Nowadays a lot many bakery products, which not so long ago were alien to the mainstream Indian tastes, are flooding the Indian market. In this issue, we have covered the changing product profile of bakeries in the Indian bakery and confectionery industry. The need for more trained manpower and quality training institutes in the Indian bakery industry are being focused in our Business Story. The exciting cake decorating trends and the occupational health hazards for workers engaged in bakeries are other important topics tackled in this issue. The interaction with a seasoned Pastry Chef can also make for interesting reading.