contents 08 12 20 24 27 30 FEATURES 12 20 26 35 INFUSED EDIBLES THE POWER OF BREAD CELEBRATING SWEETS CAKENOMICS Influential bakeries in Denver provide an inside look into the production of infused edible baked goods and sweets, which are supplied to licensed dispensaries in Colorado. The first-ever International Artisan Bakery Expo showcases the rising success story of bread and pizza, in combination with the International Pizza Expo. Dessert Goals brings a new enthusiasm to the sweets sector through an ongoing series of dessert festivals in major cities, aiming to highlight the power of innovation. Cake and dessert shops demonstrate the value of pumping up flavor options in unique cake creations, just in time for graduation and summer birthday celebrations. DEPARTMENTS COVER April 2019 08 Management 26 Cakes 09 Technical Corner 27 Sweet Goods 10 Practical Marketing 30 Breads 11 Equipment Innovations 50 Formula of the Month 24 Chocolate & Decorating 06 < APR 2019 | bakemag.com Denver bakeries Love's Oven (with its THCinfused salted caramels, pictured on the cover) and Sweet Grass Kitchen are breaking new ground in the cannabis-infused edibles industry. In 2018, Sweet Grass Kitchen provided 2 million-plus servings of cannabis edibles. Photo courtesy of Love's Oven B A K E RY. C A K E . C H O CO L AT E . PAST RY THE CONVENIENCE ISSUE: infused edibles FUTURE OF SPROUTED GRAINS Tom Gumpel shares key insights THE POWER OF BREAD Bakers demonstrate tips and trends BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Creative inspirations for party cakeshttp://www.bakemag.com