Bakery

Businesswoman and baker Marnie Zahn-Resnick is quick to praise a recent article in the Huffington Post revealing creative cake decorating trends. The article aims to encourage new bakers in perfecting the art of cake decorating, declaring that while it may have a "reputation of being more than a little tricky," there are many decorating tricks that are easy to master, impressing even the most critical foodies. …

On the heels of a successful IFT exhibit, IOI Loders Croklaan, a leading global supplier of commodity and specialty oils and fats, will be celebrating the introduction of its Creative Studio with a grand opening event on September 5. The event, featuring James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Mindy Segal, will reflect IOI Loders Croklaans creative approach to partnering with clients at the Creative Studio to collaboratively develop solutions and accomplish product development goals using its edible oils. …

Every year in August, Puratos welcomes a selection of chocolatier students from around the world for the Belcolade Student Rewards. During this one-week training programme at Belcolade in Erembodegem (Belgium), the students receive extensive training by our very best in-house chocolatiers. …

Bakers and suppliers will have an opportunity to discuss key commodity and agricultural policies impacting the baking industry at the next ABA Commodity and Agricultural Policy Conference. Attendees will hear presentations on how the passage of the Farm Bill affects bakers, developments with GMO wheat, CFTC position limit issues, and much more! …

Kansas City’s Farm to Market Bread Co. is rolling out some “cult favorites” for its 20th anniversary. …