Par-baked – or bake at home – breads are increasingly popular at leading instore bakeries including Publix Super Markets.

The Publix GreenWise brand features “bake at home” breads like ciabatta. Over the years, Publix has developed a list of ingredients that shoppers won’t find in GreenWise products, which is reviewed annually to ensure that it reflects both Publix’s strict standards and feedback from customers. In addition to avoiding certain ingredients, GreenWise products use only added colors from natural sources and flours that are unbleached and unbromated.

“I’m proud of our friendly, knowledgeable associates who help our customers create memorable meals with their families and friends,” said Publix chief executive officer Kevin Murphy. “I’m so thankful to serve with them in providing Publix’s premier service in our communities.”

Emerging habits

Take & Toast Bagels from Einstein Bros. Bagels are another new product that exemplifies the changing habits of American shoppers. These bagels are baked in Einstein Bros. ovens and finished in customers’ toasters, so they can enjoy the freshest, most delicious bagel in minutes. Offered in four popular bagel flavors (asiago, plain, everything, and cinnamon raisin), shoppers can find them at local grocery stores.

The bagels can be stored in the freezer to maximize freshness. When ready to eat, thaw and heat in a toaster or oven to finish. Einstein Bros. Bagels uses only high-quality ingredients with no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives and no high fructose corn syrup.

Sourdough

Other bread trends include new variations of classic sourdough. Putting a spin on their original and best-selling Bulkie Rolls, Calise Bakery recently unveiled new Sourdough Bulkie Rolls.

With a reputation as the highest quality bakery in the Northeast, the Calise family of bakers is dedicated to baking and delivering the freshest and most authentic bread and rolls for over 115 years to market leading retailers throughout the Northeast, Mid–Atlantic, and Tri–State area. With this latest product launch, Calise Bakery expands its lineup of signature rolls and sourdough products to elevate any meal.

Crafted only using the freshest, premium ingredients, the freshly baked Sourdough Bulkie Rolls feature the same soft and chewy crust and light and airy texture of the Bulkie Rolls with that distinctly delicious tang of sourdough. With this full–flavored taste, Calise Sourdough Bulkie Rolls are perfect enjoyed as a savory sandwich, classic burger with all the fixings, or simply toasted with butter and jam.

“We could not be more excited to expand our lineup of authentic bread and rolls with this unique new bulkie offering,” said Michael R. Calise, president of Calise Bakery. “Given the popularity of our Sourdough Italian Round Bread and classic Bulkie Rolls, we can’t wait for our customers to get a taste of the best of both worlds. Our Sourdough Bulkie Rolls are the ultimate addition to your favorite stacked sandwiches or juicy burgers fresh off the grill. We hope families enjoy this new product at their dining tables all year long.”

This article is an excerpt from the May 2024 issue of Supermarket Perimeter. You can read the entire Par-baked Breads feature and more in the digital edition here.