contents 06 08 34 18 30 34 FEATURES 12 OUR FUTURE To uncover more about the landscape of pastry and baking, we connected with noted chef and educator Sebastien Canonne to offer his perspective on where we are heading. DEPARTMENTS 06 Management 08 Technical Corner 09 Practical Marketing 10 Equipment Innovations 28 Chocolate & Decorating 30 Cakes 04 < NOV-DEC 2023 | bakemag.com 32 Sweet Goods 31 Breads 34 Pastries 36 Foodservice 50 Formula of the Month 18 CRUMBL ON THE RISE The experimental minds of these ingenious cookie creators have just scratched the surface of possibilities: cookie brownies, candy bar cookies, and even savory. 30 HOLIDAY INSPIRATIONS As the bakery sector examines effective strategies for the all-important holiday season, bakeries are stepping up to the plate to offer inspiring products and strategies. COVER CHEESECAKES / DEPOSITORS / CONSUMER TRENDS Manresa Bread unveils its latest collection of holiday products, the Thanksgiving and Christmas collections, made by pastry chef Stephanie Prida, that are sure to make customers' festive season extraordinary. Items range from large-format items to individual snacks. Courtesy of Manresa Bread the voice of bakery and pastry 39 CAKENOMICS Gifting and indulging in sweets is a staple holiday tradition. Acclaimed author Padma Lakshmi has teamed up with Sprinkles to create a special cupcake with an invitation, what's for dessert? Cakenomics Winter cakes Cool flavors and designs NOV/DEC 2023 bakemag.comhttp://www.bakemag.com http://www.bakemag.com