Getting Started in the Bakery Industry
March 17
8min read
The bakery industry has continued to soar as people begin to embrace what was once considered a novelty food by many in different parts of the world. As the bakery market continues to grow globally, Indonesians no longer see baked goods as exclusively premium products. This, in part, spurs the industry’s growth in the country along with other countries in Asia Pacific with a projected annual growth of 3.5%.
This has certainly improved the appeal of the industry to many. We have started seeing the boom of home bakery industries in Indonesia. For those who wish to enter into the bakery market or expand their bakery business, our F&B experts have mapped out the common challenges to look out for and how to prepare for them.
The Consistency Challenge
One of the key challenges in the bakery industry is consistency. Different ingredients need to be measured and mixed accurately to produce the best flavor and texture. Relying on human to measure and mix these ingredients means exposing your business to inaccuracy due to human error. For many bakery chains, this issue is exacerbated by having different branches under different management.
The Ingredients Complexity
Managing different ingredients for your bakery products can be challenging. So many processes go into it from getting the right supplier, maintaining availability, and managing transportation and storage. This is especially true for baked goods since they require many different ingredients. Shortage of one ingredient can halt your entire operation.
The Premix Solution
One of the solutions available to solve this issue is premix. Many bakery chains have a centralized kitchen that prepares premix for different stores and branches. Others source ready-made premix from a supplier.
Premix offers many benefits. By using premix, measurements of different ingredients can be centralized to improve accuracy. This greatly helps with the consistency of your products. With premix, you can also centralize your ingredients management to mitigate the risk of shortage and delivery delays.
Another benefit to using premix is the ability to directly add performance enhancing ingredients into the premix, such as emulsifier or whipping base. These ingredients will allow you to get the texture and volume you want in your baked goods for higher quality every time.
In terms of operation, the logistics for powder mix is also relatively simpler. Since it’s just one ingredient, you don’t have to deal with different storage requirements. Moreover, powder mixes generally offer longer shelf life.
With such a bright future, now is the time to get into the baked goods business. While it is challenging, it is also exciting as new trends and techniques crop up every year. The baked goods industry is certainly complex, but there are many resources available today to help you prepare.
The bakery industry has continued to soar as people begin to embrace what was once considered a novelty food by many in different parts of the world. As the bakery market continues to grow globally, Indonesians no longer see baked goods as exclusively premium products. This, in part, spurs the industry’s growth in the country along with other countries in Asia Pacific with a projected annual growth of 3.5%.
This has certainly improved the appeal of the industry to many. We have started seeing the boom of home bakery industries in Indonesia. For those who wish to enter into the bakery market or expand their bakery business, our F&B experts have mapped out the common challenges to look out for and how to prepare for them.
The Consistency Challenge
One of the key challenges in the bakery industry is consistency. Different ingredients need to be measured and mixed accurately to produce the best flavor and texture. Relying on human to measure and mix these ingredients means exposing your business to inaccuracy due to human error. For many bakery chains, this issue is exacerbated by having different branches under different management.
The Ingredients Complexity
Managing different ingredients for your bakery products can be challenging. So many processes go into it from getting the right supplier, maintaining availability, and managing transportation and storage. This is especially true for baked goods since they require many different ingredients. Shortage of one ingredient can halt your entire operation.
The Premix Solution
One of the solutions available to solve this issue is premix. Many bakery chains have a centralized kitchen that prepares premix for different stores and branches. Others source ready-made premix from a supplier.
Premix offers many benefits. By using premix, measurements of different ingredients can be centralized to improve accuracy. This greatly helps with the consistency of your products. With premix, you can also centralize your ingredients management to mitigate the risk of shortage and delivery delays.
Another benefit to using premix is the ability to directly add performance enhancing ingredients into the premix, such as emulsifier or whipping base. These ingredients will allow you to get the texture and volume you want in your baked goods for higher quality every time.
In terms of operation, the logistics for powder mix is also relatively simpler. Since it’s just one ingredient, you don’t have to deal with different storage requirements. Moreover, powder mixes generally offer longer shelf life.
With such a bright future, now is the time to get into the baked goods business. While it is challenging, it is also exciting as new trends and techniques crop up every year. The baked goods industry is certainly complex, but there are many resources available today to help you prepare.