A lot of Floridians think that a big (and delicious) reason Publix is so popular in Florida is because of its bakery. Some people may not know, nevertheless, that the Publix bakery wasn’t always housed there. The Publix bakery has a fascinating past, but it also recently took home a national prize for its baked goodies.
The Background of The Publix Bakery:
One would infer that the company has always baked its foods on-site. After all, the supermarket itself has a sizable area devoted to its bakeries, and occasionally you may purchase freshly baked breads straight out of the oven, still warm and delicious.
However, Publix’s on-site baking capabilities were severely limited in the 1950s. Actually, the majority of its baked goods were sourced from Lundy’s Bakery in Lakeland, which Publix would soon purchase.
Publix would open its Danish bakery locations in Lakeland by 1957. But by the 1970s, the bakeries within the Publix stores started to change.
These days, Publix’s in-house bakeries produce a dozen varieties of breads in addition to cakes, cookies, and tarts. Additionally, one of its sweets, pies, recently took home several honors at a national competition.
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The 2024 American Pie Council Pie Championships: Publix had a wonderful time at this Orlando event. The business won eight blue ribbons. Publix earned awards for its six-inch pies in the mango, Key lime, apple, and cherry flavors. Key lime and apple with no added sugar.
Publix won Blue ribbons for their cherry, Key lime, and mango Key lime pie flavors in the nine-inch pie competition (which, according to Publix, is hand-decorated every day).
There were divisions in the competition for commercial, professional, and amateur bakers. Publix submitted entries for both six- and nine-inch pies in the commercial division.
All award winners, according to the company’s website, are “baked fresh daily” using premium ingredients.