contents 10 12 36 46 50 52 FEATURES 20 28 32 48 SUPERCHARGE YOUR BAKERY KNOWLEDGE AND COOPERATION ENERGIZE YOUR EMPLOYEES DEPOSITOR INNOVATIONS Topping products with exotic fruits, decadent icings and kid friendly treats can do wonders for sweetening your profits and bringing new customers into your store. It's important to know what's going on in your surrounding marketplace and build relationships, but traveling abroad offers limitless inspiration. While you undoubtedly put a lot of effort into hiring just the right people to staff your bakery, even the best employees can settle into a routine of monotony. DEPARTMENTS Innovations in depositor equipment make a baker's life simpler and more efficient. See several of the latest developments from equipment manufacturers that offer depositors. COVER 06 News Bites 16 Legislation 08 My Favorite Things 18 Ingredients 10 Management 36 Bread and Baking 12 Labor Front 42 Cake 14 Food Safety 50 Cafe Porto's Bakery, three locations all in Southern California, sees six million customers a year. The bakery's presentation of exotic fresh fruit on its mousse cakes has given Porto's profits a considerable boost. Customers are willing to pay extra for not only the beauty, but also the uniqueness of the look. (page 20) bakemag.com | APR 2014 > 05http://www.bakemag.com