contents 07 08 36 38 41 44 FEATURES 12 ANNIVERSARY SEASON Two iconic retail bakeries - Torrance Bakery and Three Brothers Bakery - are celebrating noteworthy anniversaries that exemplify the success of family businesses. DEPARTMENTS 06 Management 07 Technical Corner 08 Practical Marketing 10 Equipment Innovations 36 Chocolate & Decorating 38 Cakes 04 < MAY-JUN 2024 | bakemag.com 41 Sweet Goods 42 Breads 44 Pastries 45 Foodservice 58 Formula of the Month 22 POWER PARTNERSHIPS Companion's bread is served in hundreds of restaurants, grocery stores and businesses and now offers its famous Potato Buns and Rolls at Chicken-N-Pickle locations. 30 THE HYBRID OPPORTUNITY In the post-pandemic world, bakeries want what is best for their needs. Mia Boulos, director of sales for NielsenIQ, shares valuable insights from a recent online webinar. COVER KOUIGN-AMANN / COOKIE MACHINES / FRUIT FORWARD DESSERTS Celebrating 40 years in business in 2024, Torrance Bakery serves the South Bay from two locations with a total of 14,000 square feet, 78 employees, a separate wedding cake showroom, and a sandwich shop. The retailer has a special summer celebration in the works. Photo courtesy of Torrance Bakery the voice of bakery and pastry Cakenomics anniversary season Summer Flavors 47 CAKENOMICS Smaller sizes of unique cakes and pastries are opening bigger doors for increased sales in the cake business. Heart-shaped cakes are a key trend for cake artists. MAY/JUNE 2024 bakemag.comhttp://www.bakemag.com http://www.bakemag.com