New Developments & Announcements 5-11-09

We will be adding some exciting new products at our stores. There's been a demand for new items in our packaging product lines and we've found 2 products that are very promising. Our meat processing lineup has also been finalized and is listed below, as mentioned previously in our 4/21/09 update.

But before talking about the new products, we'd like to announce our participation in the Robinsons Malls 3-Day May Back To School Sale, ongoing from May 15 (up to midnight), May 16 and May 17 (Regular Mall Hours).

We will also be having a sale in ALL stores from May 14 to 31, 2009 with select products going Buy 1 Take 1 or discounts up to 30% off! Some of these items include:

• our popular Chef Grater
• egg beater
• foil packaging
• plastic bag packaging with designs

As for the new products, first up are the COPP Plastic bags which stand for Co-polymer Polypropylene. It is a type of plastic based on PP (Polypropylene) but is clearer at the expense of being slightly harder and thicker. It can resist alkali and acidic properties quite well like most PP plastics and can stand higher heat temperatures, also similar to most PP plastics. For a nice comparison chart of the most widely used plastic types, visit here. The sizes and prices are listed in the chart below:

Size	Price
4.5" x 7"	P10.00 / 10 pcs
5" x 8"	P12.50 / 10 pcs
6" x 9"	P16.00 / 10 pcs
7" x 11"	P24.00 / 10 pcs
9" x 14"	P40.00 / 10 pcs

For every 100pcs of any size, free 10 pcs pkg of the same size. Prices/availability valid as of May 11, and are subject to change.

For our second new product, we also have Scala boxes available for retail at smaller quantities in our stores. If you have ever eaten cakes and desserts sent by friends/family/acquaintances or been to a dessert shop, then chances are you've already seen their products! Scala has been in the printing and packaging business for more than 40 years and manufacture awesome cake boards/boxes that can rival the quality of imported cake boards/boxes. Lori Baltazar has even written about Scala boxes in her food blog, Dessert Comes First. Our available sizes and prices are listed in the chart below:

Size	Price
Red kraft box, size 10x10x4.5	P30 per pc
Blue kraft box, size 10x10x4.5	P30 per pc
Green kraft box, size 10x10x4.5	P30 per pc
Brown kraft box, size 10x10x4.5	P30 per pc
Red kraft box, size 12 x16x4.75	P49 per pc

For every 100pcs of any size, free 10 pcs pkg of the same size. Prices/availability valid as of May 11, and are subject to change.

Finally, we have the meat processing products which are listed below:

Name	Packing Size	Price
Curing Salt	250g / pk	P14.50
Phosphate	250g / pk	P59.00
Qualicel	100g / pk	P39.50
Versagel	100g / pk	P39.50
TVP chunks beef	250g / pk	P47.50
TVP chunks pork	250g / pk	P47.50
TVP powder	500g / pk	P55.00
Bacon powder	100g / pk	P68.00
Garlic powder	100g / pk	P36.50
Ginger powder	50g / pk	P68.00
Nutmeg	50g / pk	P75.00
Onion powder	100g / pk	P59.00
Smoked flavor	60cc	P94.50
Tocino Mix	100g / pk	P28.50
Tapa Mix	100g / pk	P28.50
Longganiza Mix	100g / pk	P28.50

Please note that prices and availability are subject to change.

New Developments & Announcements 4-21-09

We've recently started offering a range of printed instructional materials, mostly how-to guides on pastries and desserts. These are small guides written in English and Tagalog with the aim of providing a basis for setting up small businesses. Check in our stores for their ready-stock selection, and make sure to inquire with our staff if we don't have a title of your choice in stock. The titles we offer are listed right below:

• Specialty Cakes
• Party Pastries I
• Party Pastries II
• Homebakeshop I (Breads)
• Homebakeshop II (Cakes)
• Affordable Bakery Products
• Noodles and Pasta
• Chocolates II
• Commercial Baking
• Ang Negosyong Food Retailing
• Basic Financial Business Management
• Pork Meat Processing
• Beef and Poultry Meat Processing

Also, we're now going to start selling heavier kitchen equipment at Bakers Depot! At the moment, we're going to experiment with this setup in Metro Manila areas only. Here's how it works -- inquire first through the website or call us through our landline office number (get our contact details here), then once we get the account details settled we can work out the delivery details with you. Its easy and relatively pain-free especially for our institutional and small business buyers. No more hassles with multiple suppliers for your raw materials, kitchen tools, and heavy equipment! Some of the products we have available include:

• Moulinex brand Toasters, Compact Tabletop Ovens, Food Processors, Meat Mincers, Hand Mixers, and Blenders
• Heavy Duty 1, 2, and 3 Deck Ovens in Gas and Electric versions
• Planetary and Spiral Mixers
• Chicken Rotisseries
• Electric Counter Top and Hanging Salamanders
• Crepe Makers
• Hotdog Rollers and Steamers
• Food Warmers
• Deep Fryers
• Gas and Electric Griddles

Finally, we will begin branching out from baking products into meat curing and preparation products such as curing salts, phosphate, and reading materials on how to do it (2 books are mentioned above). There will also be flavoring mix for meat items such as tocino and longganisa mixes. The idea of selling meat preparation products came from suggestions of our customers, many of whom had trouble finding these products in the market. We hope our customers will take part and experiment in new culinary delights, I hear baked goods and cured meats make for great giveaways and holiday baskets!

Holy Week Update

Holy Week and Easter are right around the corner and with it we have Easter-themed products available at the stores. Inquire at our stores to see whats new!

We will also be having some adjusted operating hours during Holy Week, particularly the following list:

Pergola Mall: Closed April 9 and 10

Starmall EDSA-Shaw: Closed April 9 and 10

Robinsons Galleria: Closed April 9 and 10

Walter Mart Makati: Closed April 9 and 10

Walter Mart North EDSA/Munoz: Closed April 9 and 10

Victory Central Mall Monumento: OPEN April 9, CLOSED April 10

Holy Week is a time of somber reflection for some, a time of relaxation for others, but for all it is a time to be with family and friends. Everyone here at Bakers Depot wishes for our customers, suppliers, friends, and their family a safe and festive Easter & Holy Week.

New Developments & Announcements 2-23-09

We have taken a break from regular posting of Baking Basics 101 articles during the past few weeks to prepare for new offerings at our Bakers Depot stores:

Starting February 27, we will be launching MAIDEN®, our in-house brand margarine and chocolate, at all Bakers Depot stores. These two product lines were closely developed with our suppliers over the past few months until they passed our specifications.

Also starting February 27, we will do a gradual rollout of a Wholesale Corner in our stores for customers wishing to purchase batch quantities. We have decided to offer this option based on our customers' feedback.

We have added a new line of selected chocolate products from Belcolade, offering their Noir (Dark), Lait (Milk), and Blanc (White) Belgian chocolate, specifically their Selection couverture line (C501, X605, and O3X5 items). Visit http://www.belcolade.com for their company history & complete list of products (in-store availability of Belcolade products based on supply from distributor).

Our EDSA Star Mall location is also nearing completion (pending a few minor issues) and will be opening soon to again service customers near Greenhills, New Manila, Ortigas, and surrounding areas. We are also planning a Robinson's Galleria location in the future with opening date to be decided.