Bakery Review - June - July 2021

In this issue

The current pandemic has huge economic impact on every business including bakeries. Most companies & retailers of bakery products across the country ensured bakeries continue delivering baked goods to its customers, be it bread, biscuits,etc.
But there was a shift in demand for regular products. The pandemics led to a rise in demand for healthy and functional bakery items made of multigrains, nuts and other healthy ingredients. Consumers now prefer purchasing bakery products that are high on the health quotient. Consumer’s choice shifted towards more multigrain, wholegrain, ethnic and seeded breads from regular white breads. The trend thus shows that the usages of millet and ragi will gain precedence over regular flour in the baked products segment.
Closures of restaurants and cafes and restrictions on movement also saw many take up home baking for the first time leading to higher demand for bakery ingredients. We have been home-bound more than probably any other time in modern history. Many bakery institutions started online classes and introduced short-term courses for these enthusiastic home bakers. Professionals started serving up content on social media including mouth-watering bakery images and live baking demonstrations as well as photos of safety measures designed to keep takeout and delivery orders safe. The pandemic has once again reiterated the critical aspect of food safety and its increasing relevance in the food industry.
Companies are moving forward now that the market has relatively settled and businesses across the country have attempted to reopen. The rebuilding process toward a new beginning will need clear vision, strong strategic planning and innovation, to bridge the gap created by Covid 19, and once again achieve normalcy in businesses.

Baskin Robbins & Hershey's Team Up

Baskin Robbins India has teamed up with Hershey’s India to co-create a range of delicious ice creams and desserts.

1 min

UNIBIC Foods Appoints CEO

UNIBIC Foods, one of India’s fastest growing FMCG companies announced the appointment of Naveen Pandey as its Chief Executive Officer. Naveen will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and growth journey of the Company.

1 min

Work Smart, Work Hard!

Hamza Patel, Managing Director, AP Group

3 mins

FMCG Companies are Strengthening Rural Distribution Network to Combat the Low Consumer Sentiments

Like most sectors and indeed the larger economy, the FMCG companies to have not remained insulated from the effects of the pandemic, an outbreak which only seems to have resurfaced with greater ferocity and vehemence in recent days in the form of the so-called second wave.

4 mins

You are never late with Choco-Late

The sweet and soothing chocolate is everyone’s favourite not only on Valentine’s Day but throughout the year. Chocolate, which is used in all types of desserts like cakes, candies, puddings et al., is also believed to be good for health. The cocoa beans in the chocolate contain dopamine, phenylethylamine, caffeine, and anandamide, which is considered to be a happy neurotransmitter in the brain. Anandamide, called the bliss molecule, makes you feel happy and blessed. No matter this much loved sweet has become popular globally and the World Chocolate Day is celebrated on 7th July every year. Ashok Malkani examines various aspects of the beloved sweet, chocolate: Its usage in desserts, the different types of chocolates, its health benefits, etc.

9 mins

Packed to Perfection

The pandemic has made the people more aware of consuming healthy food products, which are untouched by hand. Health is high up on the priority list and there is thus a leaning towards baked food, which is considered to be more nutrient. The bakery industry is thus seeing an increasing demand for its products. However, since the consumers are also insisting on products untouched by hand, packaging is assuming an increasing role in bakery products. Bread, biscuits and other products which are mechanically packaged are being preferred. There is thus an increasing demand for packaging material in the industry and the demand for this is expected to continue. Ashok Malkani examines the market for packaging bakery products and also other types of material that are needed by the industry.

5 mins

Minimising Trans Fat Usage

The tussle between appearance and substance is an old one. And in the modern quick-fix mode of operations, this age-old debate has only become more intense.

5 mins

Blue, Purple, and Healthy

Blueberries are flowering plants, whose height range from 10 centimeters to 4 metres. They can be aptly described as prostate shrubs. These plants or shrubs produce berries, which teem with health benefits.

5 mins

Just Sandwiched

Sandwich is considered a humble food but it need not be. Sometime back, a sandwich in England was touted as the most expensive sandwich at £85. And it was not even at a fancy restaurant in a five-star hotel but at the Selfridges Department Store in London.

5 mins

“Whatever you do, do it with determination and passion”

Chef Manikandan Sivamoorthy, Pastry Chef, JW Marriott Mussoorie

3 mins

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Bakery Review Magazine Description:

Bakery Review Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine published by HAMMER Publishers Pvt. Ltd. It is one of the only magazines in India exclusively focused on the bakery industry. The magazine is known for its in-depth coverage of the latest trends and developments in the bakery industry, as well as its insights from leading experts in the field. It covers a wide range of topics related to the bakery industry, including:

* New products and technologies: Bakery Review Magazine covers the latest new products and technologies in the bakery industry, such as new baking equipment, ingredients, and packaging solutions.
* Industry trends and developments: Bakery Review Magazine also covers the latest industry trends and developments, such as the growing popularity of artisanal baking and the increasing demand for healthier bakery products.
* Business and management advice: Bakery Review Magazine also features articles on business and management advice for bakery owners and operators.
* Recipes and baking tips: Bakery Review Magazine also features recipes and baking tips from leading pastry chefs and bakers.

Bakery Review Magazine is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the bakery industry in India. It is a must-read for anyone who is looking to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the industry, or who is looking for insights from leading experts in the field.