Bakers Journal

Chudleigh's Ltd., a Milton, Ont. food processing company, has been fined $50,000 after a worker was critically injured while clearing a blockage in a sugar silo on Jan. 23, 2024. The Ministry of Labour reported that the company failed to inform the worker about workplace hazards, violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The incident occurred at Chudleigh's facility located at 8501 Chudleigh Way. The Ontario Court of Justice imposed the fine on May 29, 2026, following a guilty plea.

The BAC’s Atlantic Chapter will host an educational and networking event in the Dartmouth-Halifax area on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Nova Scotia Community College.

October 06, 2026 Island City Baking Frozen Dough Division, Unit #108, 8289 N Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC V3N 0B9 Calling All Bakeries in B.C.! The Baking Association of Canada’s B.C. Chapter is hosting a baking competition aimed at showcasing talent and innovation in bakeries in B.C. Do you have: A new or innovative product? A signature item ready for the market? A product you believe is the next big thing? Compete and be judged by your industry peers. Win major education and training support prizes.

Ottawa – While trade talks with the U.S. remain suspended after Washington imposed a 50-per-cent Section 338 tariff on approximately $28 billion of Canadian goods, effective Aug. 22, and Canada’s dollar-for-dollar countermeasures are set to take effect Sept. 8, the Baking Association of Canada takes the position that any product on the retaliation list should meet a real test: does it pressure Washington, or just raise costs for Canadian businesses without changing U.S. behaviour?

As consumer expectations continue to evolve, commercial bakers face increasing pressure to deliver products that balance great taste, clean labels, operational efficiency, and sustainability. While ingredients such as flour, yeast, and sugar often take centre stage, enzymes are becoming one of the industry’s most valuable tools for innovation. For decades, enzymes have helped bakers improve dough performance and product quality.

Talented chefs Nick So and Ezio Ranallo won high praise from judges for their authentic pizza at Summit West in Vancouver in June. Enjoy these profiles of talented pizza chefs and learn more about these passionate chefs and what keeps their businesses moving forward.

August 27, 2026 By Bakers Journal Staff George & Willy have released a wooden bakery display case that comes in oak or walnut, with tempered glass, and is sized to sit on a counter without taking it over. The case is a wooden version of a best-selling bakery display case made by the small New Zealand company, which makes café furniture and signage.

A good bakery display is not just about making the store look beautiful. It must also save you time, reduce food waste and help you sell higher-priced items quickly. Here are six simple ways to display bakery items this fall and increase sales. 1. Bake by scent The smell of fresh baking is your best tool to bring in customers. Do not bake all your autumn items – like cinnamon rolls, apple pies, or pumpkin loaves – early in the morning when the shop is empty. What to do: Change your baking schedule.

Primera Technology has launched Connie, a printer made FDA-compliant materials that delivers professional-grade edible icing sheet printing for cakes. It is the only cake sheet printer of its kind to earn NSF certification for commercial kitchen use, its maker, Primera Technology said in a press release.

Canada has become the first G7 country to approve generic versions of GLP-1 drugs, reducing costs to approximately $88-$120 CAD per month. Originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, these medications are now widely used for weight loss, with 8% of Canadians currently taking them. The approval of generics is expected to significantly impact food consumption patterns and the food industry. GLP-1 drugs help users feel less hungry, leading to reduced spending on groceries and dining out.