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Ideas, trends and news from Bakers Pride.
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Saturday, January 9, 2021
Why We Crave Comfort Foods and Sweets
There’s a lot of science behind our longing for comfort foods. Despite the focus on healthy lifestyles, people still crave (and enjoy!) their comfort foods. For exam…
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Thursday, January 7, 2021
How to Exceed Customer Expectations
Staying ahead of the customer service curve in the competitive St. Louis market. From our historic Laclede's Landing riverfront, to the mind-expanding Science Center…
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
2018 Foodservice Industry Trends to Watch
If you’re in the foodservice industry, you need to stay ahead of shifting conditions. Times are changing rapidly, and as we move into a new year, it’s important for …
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Sunday, January 3, 2021
Changing Trends in the Workplace
The hottest perk at work? Free food and drink. Remember the days when employees were happy to have a Mr. Coffee machine in the office, and they could help themselves…
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Thursday, December 31, 2020
What I’ve Learned: Keeping Employees Engaged
Question: What is your company’s greatest asset? Answer: Engaged employees After more than 26 years owning and operating a successful bakery, I know I could not have…
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Sunday, December 20, 2020
What I’ve Learned: The Essentials of Customer Service
With more than 25 years in business, I’ve learned a few things about customer service! At Bakers Pride, every person in the company is in customer service. We know c…
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Monday, November 30, 2020
What I’ve Learned: Tips for Growing a Strong Company Brand
Why and how you need to consciously create, build, and maintain a company brand. I founded Bakers Pride a long time ago: 26 years ago to be exact. And I’m sure I wou…
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Mastering the Elusive Art of Delegation
Delegation: it’s all about teambuilding and trust. Micromanage: a word that’s become synonymous with annoying bosses, for good reason. Quality leadership is built on…
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Saturday, October 3, 2020
Consumers are Trying to Eat Healthier, but Still Want Their Treats!
From donuts to danish, consumers still like to satisfy their sweet tooth. Despite all the hype about healthier eating, people still want their sweet treats. And they…
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Friday, September 4, 2020
How to Attract the Right Candidates for Any Position
Four steps to finding the applicants you want. No matter what position you want to fill, you want to hire people who bring both the skills you need and who are a goo…
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Where Did That Come From? The Origins of Some of Our Favorite Food Expressions.
Food has been around as long as we have, and so have the food sayings we’ve worked into our everyday lives. Most of us use food sayings every day without even thinki…
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Thursday, July 9, 2020
Donuts Have a Lot to Teach Us About Smart Business
It's amazing how something that isn't there can have such a presence. We’ll bet if you asked 10 people to draw a donut, you’d probably get 10 pictures that look like…
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Friday, June 12, 2020
Networking Like a Pro: How to Get It Right
To make the most of networking, it pays to have a game plan and a giving attitude. For some, networking is simply a way of life rather than a process or effort. Thei…
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Friday, May 1, 2020
Perks Beyond Paychecks: What Today's Employees Really Want from Employers
Money isn’t the only thing that makes the world go ‘round. The concept of on-the-job perks has changed rapidly through the years, thanks in part to progressive compa…
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
Why Failure Is the Path to Success
In baking and in business, you can’t be afraid to take risks. There’s a famous quote attributed to Thomas Edison: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 new ways…
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Friday, March 20, 2020
How Do Food Trends Start?
Food glorious food! As we see with trends in fashion, music, and technology, people want to be in the know and try what’s new. Food is no different: while we all lik…
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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Effective Food and Beverage Loyalty Rewards Programs
Build your business with loyalty programs. Your customers want to feel that their business is valued and appreciated. And you want to thank and reward them for their…
