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The Texture Revolution: Why Mouthfeel Is Bakery’s Next Frontier

The next big battlefield in snacking is all about texture. Discover more about the shift taking place and how Bakels ...

Global

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Your guide to Easter bakery success 2026

Easter season is here and the artisanal bakery landscape is undergoing a sophisticated transformation. Read more.

Global

InspirationMarket Trends

The emerald revolution: Why Pistachio is the “It” Ingredient right now

From the high-end patisseries of Paris to the viral "Dubai Chocolate" bars taking over social media, consumers cannot get enough ...

Global

Technical

The science of consistency: Understanding flour correctors

Achieving consistent quality is a challenge. Learn what flour correctors are, the role they play and how Bakels can help.

Global

Products

The Hole Truth: A sweet History of the Doughnut

We explore the history of one of the world's favourite sweet bakery treats and its evolution since the 19th century.

Global

Market Trends

Big Bakery Trends for 2026

What will consumers desire in 2026? Rely on Bakels to help you learn how to adjust your offering to align ...

Sweden

Recipe

Orange & Chocolate Panna Cotta

Elevate your sweet assortment with an Italian-inspired creation by our colleagues in Sweden.

Global

Products

The Sweet History of the Cookie: From Ancient Persia to Modern Delights

Cookies, those delightful, hand-held treats, have a history as rich and varied as their many flavours.

Global

ProductsRecipe

Real Chocolate vs Compound Coating: Choosing the right product for your needs

Understanding the differences is essential for bakers and professional chocolatiers to know what to use and for which applications.

United Kingdom

Recipe

Chocolate Caramel Domes

Combining your favourite brown flavours together into a delicious and sophisticated sweet treat.

Global

Market TrendsProducts

Top 5 takeaways from IBA 2025

The world's leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry - Read our round-up of the latest trends and ...

Global

InspirationProducts

The curious history of the cupcake

The history of the cupcake is quite fascinating. Explore how the novel cupcake has came to be a staple sweet ...

Global

Business Advice

Extending the Shelf Life of Bread

Helping consumers keep the bread bin full and the waste bin empty - Discover how Bakels can help.

Sweden

Recipe

Pistachio Cake

Sophisticated and flavourful, great for nut lovers. Its unique flavour profile, moist texture and beautiful green colour make it a ...

Global

Business Advice

Commitment to responsible business practices, with Sedex

SEDEX is one of the world’s leading ethical trade membership organisations - Find out how our membership this benefits your ...

Global

InspirationMarket Trends

Pantone® Colour of 2025: Mocha Mousse

Underpinned by our desire for every day pleasures, we explore the colour's meaning, with inspiration from around the Bakels Group.

Global

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Six ways to upgrade your Festive Bakery this Christmas

Discover our tips on boosting sales this Christmas, with recipe inspiration, free POS & social media support. Read more.

Global

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The Power of Street Food

Street food is consumed by an estimated 2.5bn people worldwide each day - Discover more about the trend and recipes ...

Global

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The wonderful world of fantasy flavours

From unicorns to astronauts and everything inbetween, fantasy flavours have exploded onto the scene in recent times. Discover what's hot ...

Global

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Unpeeling our changing fruit flavour bakery preferences

Fruit flavours will continue to play a central role for consumers enjoying "me" moments. We explore which can help boost ...