contents 09 12 20 22 30 33 FEATURES 14 20 22 33 THE DIGITAL BAKER HOW TO COMPETE ONLINE WORLD STAGE OF PASTRY CAKENOMICS Leading bakeries share valuable insights on how to respond to the rapidly changing consumer marketplace, influenced by the rise of online ordering, mobile payment and free shipping. The new Bakery Business Portal from Dawn Foods is being introduced in a test phase in the Chicago market where a group of bakeries use this portal as a virtual storefront. Set for Jan. 26-30 in Lyon, France, Sirha 2019 features a robust educational program and 21 contests representing all trades, including the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie. Spring cakes that offer bold flavors and creative textures (along with cleaner ingredient labels) are in big demand this year. Learn the latest trends from the experts. DEPARTMENTS COVER January 2019 08 Management 26 Breads 09 Technical Corner 30 Pastries 12 Equipment Innovations 31 Foodservice 24 Cakes 50 Formula of the Month Innovative bakeries such as Bellegarde Bakery in New Orleans are discovering new sales opportunities by expanding their businesses online. Bellegarde just launched an online store to sell its stone-milled flour across the country. Photo by Randy Schmidt BUSINESS. ACCURACY. KNOWLEDGE. EXECUTION. THE EXPANSION ISSUE: the digital baker ALTERNATIVE FINANCING New rules for raising money LEAN OPERATION Be serious about efficiency FULL STEAM AHEAD Well-equipped bakery openings 06 < JAN 2019 | bakemag.comhttp://www.bakemag.com