Energy efficiency, automation, and ensuring a robust return-on-investment have been top-of-mind for snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for ovens and proofers, according to companies that make those machines, who say sales have been strong.

Consumers crave fresh-baked artisan bread, partially due to in-home pandemic baking.

Consumers look for healthier chocolate products, while still indulging. 

Puratos speaks on trends, challenges, and viewpoints on sustainability in the bakery industry.