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Clotilde Ghibaudo and Tatiana Vernot Win the 2026 North American Pastry Championship
ByEmma Christol July 14, 2026July 20, 2026

PastryStar’s Pastry Chef Clotilde Ghibaudo and teammate Tatiana Vernot captured first place at the 2026 North American Pastry Championship. Their remarkable victory earned them a place in the U.S. National Pastry Team Training Program and showcased their creativity, technical excellence, and passion for the art of pastry.

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Pastry and Bakery Ingredients Market Report 2025
ByAntonin Picou November 14, 2025February 18, 2026

As of November 2025, the pastry and bakery ingredients sector continues to navigate a complex interplay of commodity volatility, shifting consumer preferences, supply chain constraints, and innovation in alternative and functional ingredients. Compared to the January 2025 baseline, several ingredient categories have experienced more pronounced swings in pricing, margins, and growth prospects. According to Mordor…

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Walmart Removes Synthetic Dyes: What It Means for Food, Retail & Bakers
ByEmma Christol October 17, 2025October 21, 2025

BENTONVILLE, Ark., October 1, 2025: Walmart U.S. has announced one of the most significant food reformulations in retail history. By January 2027, the world’s largest retailer will remove synthetic dyes and more than 30 other controversial food additives from its private label brands, marking a new era for the food, retail, and industries. This decision…

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IBIE 2025: Top Pastry and Baking Industry Trends Driving Innovation
ByEmma Christol September 25, 2025October 13, 2025

The IBIE International Baking Industry Exposition is the Largest Baking Trade Show Driving Baking Innovation in the Western Hemisphere. Held from September 13-17, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, this triennial event attracted over 20,000 industry professionals exploring 1 million square feet of cutting-edge exhibits, connecting global baking leaders with the latest technologies, trends,…

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Buy American Provision: Clean Label Ingredients for School Meals
ByEmma Christol August 20, 2025September 19, 2025

Support USDA Compliance While Serving Quality with PastryStar At PastryStar, we believe better ingredients lead to better food, and better futures. That’s why we’re proud to support the USDA’s Buy American Provision, a critical initiative that strengthens school meal programs and bolsters domestic agriculture. What Is the Buy American Provision? The Buy American Provision is…

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IDDBA 2025: Top Trends and Innovation in Dairy, Deli, and Bakery Sectors
ByEmma Christol July 1, 2025November 5, 2025

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) Show held its annual event from June 1-3, 2025, in Houston, Texas. This must-attend event brought together an impressive gathering of over 9,500 professionals and 800 exhibitors from 28 countries. As a true hub for exchange, discovery, and industry analysis, IDDBA 2025 highlighted the profound transformations underway in the food…

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HHS, FDA Ban Artificial Dyes, PastryStar Is Ready with Natural Alternatives
ByEmma Christol June 12, 2025November 24, 2025

On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a landmark announcement: they are banning artificial dyes. This move is expected to reshape the nation’s food supply chain over the next two years. A new federal policy will phase out synthetic, petroleum-based dyes…

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The Impact of 2025 Tariffs on the U.S. Food and Beverage Industry
ByAntonin Picou May 15, 2025February 10, 2026

Tariff Tensions, Cost Pressures, and Strategic Shifts The Impact of 2025 Tariffs is being felt across the pastry and bakery business, which faces some of the most unsteady days in recent years as we proceed deeper into 2025. The upheaval in trade policy, especially the profusion of new tariffs placed on imported food products valued…

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Key Takeaways from the American Bakers Association Convention
ByAntonin Picou March 31, 2025February 10, 2026

Our CEO Antonin Picou had the chance to go to the American Bakers Association Convention, we are telling you now the key takeaway from those two days. The American Bakers Association (ABA) Convention is a highly anticipated annual event for bakery professionals. It brings together over 500 industry leaders to discuss key challenges, trends, and…

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Why Are Egg Prices So High? Understanding the Surge in Egg Costs.
ByEmma Christol February 11, 2025April 1, 2025

Have you recently walked into the grocery store to find the egg section half empty or barely stocked at all? You’re not alone. Many shoppers are facing empty shelves, and when eggs are available, they’re shockingly expensive – $7.09 per dozen in January 2025, to be exact. To make matters worse, some stores, like Aldi,…

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