Canada’s baking trade magazine (2024)

10/01/2024

Happy New Year, bakers! What have you got planned for your business in 2024? Go!

22/12/2023

will highlight innovation via informative panels, demonstrations and exciting competitions at its annual conference and trade show for professional bakers, Bakery Showcase! Mark your calendar and link in bio for a sneak peek at the program

07/12/2023

On Nov. 30, BC Chapter hosted Night at the Races, a fun social event that gave members of the baking industry the opportunity to network and raise funds for baking and pastry student scholarships! 🥐🍩🥖🧁

28/11/2023

It was a memorable night for the baking industry! The Ontario Chapter of the gathered on Nov. 24 at the Old Mill Inn in Toronto for its annual holiday party to enjoy a delicious dinner, socialize, expand their baking networks – all the while raising funds for baking and pastry student scholarships. Have you spotted yourself or a friend or colleague! Tag away and share! And check out our page photo gallery!

23/11/2023

The November 2023 Digital Edition of Bakers Journal is out, featuring a holiday check-in to see what seasonal products, decorations and activities are going on at busy bakeries! We provide a sneak preview of Bakery Showcase 2024 in Toronto, including internationally celebrated baker and author Issa Niemeijer-Brown’s fascinating ideas on artisan baking, and explore traditional Greek desserts on the Cyclades Islands with Red Seal chef Karen Barr as our in-person tour guide! Readers can catch up on industry news and regional events from , gain insights from Diane Chiasson on five ways to improve your bakery display, and dive into the sweet and spicy world of gingerbread with Jane Dummer, RD. Don't forget to visit Bakers Journal for the latest news, events, products, and more, ensuring your bakery stays up to date on the Canadian bakery scene. Link in bio

02/11/2023

Bakers, are you looking to meet other baking professionals? The Ontario Chapter presents its annual holiday party that brings together the baking industry to enjoy a delicious dinner and socializing to support scholarships for baking and pastry students.

Members and non-members alike are invited to gather at the Old Mill in Toronto in Guild Hall A and B on Friday, Nov. 24.

Register by Nov. 15 at baking.ca. Don’t miss out on a delicious dinner, and a fun evening of socializing and expanding your baking industry network! Link in bio 🥐🍞🥖🍩🍪🎂🍰🧁

11/10/2023

Need inspiration for your custom cakes, baked products or bakery-café decor? Future Dusk is the Colour of the Year as identified in a report by and . 2025 will be the year of strategic imagination, when individual and collective creativity will be harnessed to generate new economic and ecological solutions. Future Dusk aligns with this theme, sitting between blue and purple, and bringing a sense of mystery and escapism through its dark and moody qualities. It aligns with themes of moving from darkness to light, dusk to dawn, preparing us for new horizons. What colours are you working with at your bakery these days?

03/10/2023

Ontario Chapter's Night at the Races returned in style, uniting 125 bakery owners and industry partners Woodbine Racetrack and Casino in Toronto. Guests enjoyed dinner, raffle prizes, networking and trackside tours. Explore the memorable moments in our Facebook photo album! Link in bio 🍰🏇

26/09/2023

Sponsored: Amp up your iced coffee game! Try blending brewed coffee, Reese’s Peanut Butter Sauce, Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup and milk. Top with whipped cream, sprinkle with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Link in bio or comments and watch this video for inspiration from

25/09/2023

Finding the perfect employee for your bakery can be a real challenge in today's labour market. Join us TODAY at 2 p.m. EST for a helpful webinar that will transform your recruitment and hiring strategies!
🔍 Our expert panel will tackle these essential questions:

1️⃣ What's the current labour market status in Canada for bakeries and food service, and what does the future hold?

2️⃣ What key factors should you consider before hiring new team members?

3️⃣ Which strategies lead to successful, long-term hires?

🎙️ Meet our speakers:

🌟 Laure-Anna Bomal - Economist CFIB

🌟 Karen Bornarth - Executive Director of the

🌟 Tabitha Langel - Owner of

🌟 Martin Barnett - Executive Director of the Baking Association of Canada

Register now! Link in bio or and in the comments
📢 Share with fellow bakers who need this!

20/09/2023

Amber chocolate is the star of this coffee-forward confection featured in the marketplace.

19/09/2023

Chocolate Elote (Mexican sweet corn) Tacos were one of many highlights of the marketplace, in which talented chefs and bakers showcased the company’s identified trends. This one is all about balance and authenticity. Chefs combined a beloved cultural comfort food with the indulgence of dark chocolate - plus sweet and herby cilantro drizzle! . The annual industry gathering will continue exploring consumer and ingredient trends tomorrow!

19/09/2023

in Austin, Texas, has gathered together bakers and innovative food industry professionals. Keynote speaker celebrity chef and judge Alex Guarnaschelli says “Delicious wins every time” and innovation means putting down the devices, slowing down and enjoying making and eating food. The well-respected chef advocates finding the humanity in food.

12/09/2023

It was a joy and a privilege to be part of the town hall gathering for bakers held in Barrie yesterday! We tackled mutual challenges and shared our successes - what a supportive bunch! Special thanks go to for hosting us and to our brave panellists .fine.foods and for digging deep and sharing their experiences as entrepreneurs! Link in bio for more about the Baking Association and

07/09/2023

The Ontario Chapter of is hosting its very popular Night at the Races on Sept. 21 ! Come join us for entertainment, a fabulous dinner and all-important socializing with fellow baking professionals! Proceeds from the event will help fund baking and pastry student scholarships! Register at Baking.ca!

30/08/2023

will host a gathering of local, pastry chefs, chocolatiers, pizzaioli and other bakery industry professionals at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario, on Monday, Sept. 11. We'll have a panel of local bakery owners sharing their stories of scaling up, a brainstorming session and delicious treats. It's free and it's for bakers! Join us! Link in bio and comments. Visit baking.ca for more info

22/08/2023

Listen in as Bakers Journal editor Colleen Cross chats with Robyn Haley, co-owner with her husband Shawn Haley of Baking & Delicatessen in Kamloops, B.C.

Wanting to cover their retirement and also to give other entrepreneurs a strong start in the business, the Haleys devised a skills-based contest to identify the ideal candidate or candidates who can carry on the legacy of the 52-year-old bakery. Find out how it will all work and how Erwin's has become an important part of the Kamloops community.

Listen now! Link in bio

18/08/2023

Bakers are getting together in Barrie, Ontario! Join us as hosts an informal gathering of bakers, patissiers, chocolatiers, pizzaioli and anyone involved in professional baking! Learn, share, meet other bakers and sample treats! Link in bio

10/08/2023

will host a gathering of pastry chefs, chocolatiers, pizzaioli and allied bakery industry partners Georgian College in Barrie, Ont., on Monday, Sept. 11. This is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow bakers and industry supporters – including representatives of the Ontario government – discuss your successes, challenges and goals, and enjoy one another's baked treats! Let your voice be heard. See you there! Link in bio and https://www.bakersjournal.com/baking-association-of-canada-to-host-ontario-town-hall-gathering-for-bakers-in-barrie/

24/07/2023

It’s those quiet, unexpected moments like sharing a treat with dear friends and colleagues after a productive Vancouver Bakery Showcase. Bakers, what’s your go-to treat when (if) you can steal a quiet moment?

10/07/2023

crafts delightful miniatures celebrating works of art on display in the . How do you bring artistry - big or tiny - into your shop?

21/06/2023

What makes artisan bread uniquely artisan? Is it the ingredients, the techniques, the time and care spent fermenting before the bake? We spoke with three dedicated professional bakers in Canada who specialize in artisan breads – , .bakery and – to learn what this craft means to them, how they are promoting it and where its future lies. Read on for insights, ideas and bakers' talk! Link in bio College -Toronto

21/06/2023

A feel-good story about the future of professional baking! A donation of $1 million by the Seiffert family and has enabled to modernize its student-run bakeshop with new equipment and relocate to a street-level location accessible to office workers and community members. Link in bio

15/06/2023

Despite less than ideal temperatures and occasional rain, the Ontario Chapter of had a great turnout for its annual golf tournament to raise funds to support scholarships for students in baking and pastry programs. Dedicated BAC members hit the links at The Club at Bond Head near Beeton, Ont., about an hour north of Toronto. https://linktr.ee/bakers_journal

13/06/2023

One more pic - before the rain hits! Brave souls golfing at the Ontario Chapter Annual Golf Tournament raising scholarship funds for baking and pastry students and making connections while doing it!

13/06/2023

Cool temps and slight threat of rain is not deterring golfers at the Ontario Chapter Annual Golf Tournament in Bind Head as they play through, network and raise funds to support baking and pastry student scholarships!

09/06/2023

Mochi doughnuts are delicious gluten-free options with a truly unique texture that can be flavoured, glazed and iced in endless possibilities for your bakery. explores the significant mochi trend in baking – including some all-important tasty research Dahlia Bakery! Must-read trend research for bakeries Link in bio

06/06/2023

If you run a bakery, baking/cooking school, mill or other business/organization, encourages you to share details of your class, event or other activity today so that organizers can help you publicize your event! Ideas for celebrating sourdough: give away or sell pots of sourdough starter, run a sourdough baking class or troubleshooting session or highlight and offer samples of a different sourdough every week. Have fun with this exciting month! Photo courtesy Heinz Hubbert

29/05/2023

Winnipeg and area, bakers! will host a gathering of local, pastry chefs, chocolatiers, pizzaioli and anyone involved in the baking industry today in Winnipeg!

This is a rare chance to network with local bakers and artisans as well meet other allied support people to discuss industry issues, challenges and successes. It's free, refreshments will be provided and everyone is invited to bring a signature treat for an informal Show & Tell! Link in bio and in comments

17/05/2023

While in Vancouver took a little bakery tour accompanied by . purebread_canada was a favourite stop with an impressive array of breads and pastries!

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