contents 12 16 18 46 52 54 FEATURES 22 30 34 38 ALL CRACKED UP GROW BUSINESS WITH GRANOLA CATERING TO HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BUILDING STRENGTH Americans reach for healthier snacking options today more than they ever have before, and more choose granola than any other healthy snack option, including fruit. Healthy living continues to make its way into the mainstream and gain ground on becoming the norm. Retail bakeries need to understand this trend and take action. Prices for shell eggs could see a notable increase this year, in the wake of a new California law that seeks to put an end to close confinement of chickens laying eggs in cramped cages and crates. DEPARTMENTS Team building in the bakery will create an understanding among employees giving them better communication, trust and the ability to solve problems with better quality solutions. COVER 08 News Bites 18 Ingredients 10 My Favorite Things 20 Equipment 12 Management 42 Breads and Baking 14 Labor Front 46 Cake 16 Food Safety 54 Cafe Due to pressure from the food safety and animal welfare communities, prices for wholesale shell eggs are predicted to rise 10 to 40 percent this year, according to expert estimates. Learn about the advantages of liquid eggs and other issues related to the egg business. (page 22) bakemag.com | FEB 2015 > 07http://www.bakemag.com