Hi Olga
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You can add preservatives and gums to the recipe but that would change the eating quality. Keep in mind that certain coatings, icings and toppings may also deteriorate the shelf life (ex: powdered sugar dissolves and decreases your shelf life).

I suggest you take your donuts to the next level and expand to sell into all day parts. An example would be to offer rings filled with whipped topping and/or a creamy, savory filling. Packaging may also be something to think about.

We offer an extended shelf life yeast donut mix. Please contact your local CSM representative and ask for a sample.

Hi Cindy
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To differentiate your bakery from the in-store flavor, I suggest you partner with local chef/restaurants to get your products introduced to main stream consumers. Highlighting your bakery items on their menus will draw people back into your bakery and word of mouth really works.

Also, if you haven’t done so already, I’d also suggest you invest in custom packaging to make your establishment stand out from the community.

Hi!
Thank you for contacting us. Yes, I remember - Thompsons hasn't been around for awhile.

You could replicate that by using our thaw-n-bake sweet roll, using any of our assorted redi-pack Henry & Henry fillings and then top it with our cobbler crumb topping and accent with shredded cheese to recreate this delicious product. Please contact your local distributor for CSM Bakery Products information.

Hi! Thank you for contacting CSM Bakery Products.

Most Italian bakeries display their cannolis on shelves without the filling then offer specific crèmes as a filling once the customer places the order - such as Ricotta, Italian crème or a chocolate crème. This way, the product will have a dry, crunchy exterior with a soft interior. A key to a good cannoli is filling it to order so it stays crisp to the bite.

To enhance the look, you can dip the ends in chocolate or nuts to give a heightened appearance.

Yes, breakfast is one of the fastest growing segments for chain restaurants and convenience stores in particular. The morning has typically been a retail bakery’s specialty, but bakeries need to develop strategies to improve business in this highly competitive day-part. With all day-parts people are in a rush, but this tends to be even more of an issue in the mornings. Make a stop in your bakery a welcome convenience for them. If you have heavy commuter traffic, you might dedicate a cashier station specifically for folks buying coffee and a baked good. Breakfast bakery products should be easy to eat in the car or on-the-go. Bundle breakfast combinations together as convenient “meal deals.” And, don’t forget to offer some self service displays of packaged products, like a dozen donuts, coffeecake or cookies, which they can bring back to share with the office.Yes, breakfast is one of the fastest growing segments for chain restaurants and convenience stores in particular. The morning has typically been a retail bakery’s specialty, but bakeries need to develop strategies to improve business in this highly competitive day-part. With all day-parts people are in a rush, but this tends to be even more of an issue in the mornings. Make a stop in your bakery a welcome convenience for them. If you have heavy commuter traffic, you might dedicate a cashier station specifically for folks buying coffee and a baked good. Breakfast bakery products should be easy to eat in the car or on-the-go. Bundle breakfast combinations together as convenient “meal deals.” And, don’t forget to offer some self service displays of packaged products, like a dozen donuts, coffeecake or cookies, which they can bring back to share with the office.