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Bakery Management Software

Forkto for Bakeries

Allergens in every product. Labels on every shelf. Natasha's Law to comply with. Forkto handles the compliance side of running a bakery — allergen tracking, product labelling, recipes, temperature logs, and daily checks — so you can focus on the baking.

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Stay Natasha's Law Compliant

Since October 2021, pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) food must show a full ingredients list with allergens emphasised. Forkto makes this simple.

14

Allergens Tracked

Every major allergen for every product

Auto

Label Generation

Ingredients, allergens, batch ID, expiry

PDF

Allergen Matrix

Export and display for customers and EHO

Why Bakeries Choose Forkto

Built for the way bakeries actually work — early starts, fast production, and allergens in everything.

Allergen Management

Track all 14 allergens across your entire range. Specify cereals containing gluten and types of tree nuts. Generate a PDF allergen matrix for display in your shop or for EHO inspections.

Recipes & Product Labels

Build recipes with exact ingredient quantities and sub-recipes. When you produce a batch, Forkto generates labels with ingredients, allergens in bold, batch ID, production date, expiry, and barcodes — Natasha's Law compliant.

Temperature & Daily Checks

Log fridge, freezer, and proofing temperatures with AM/PM checks. Run digital opening checks, cleaning schedules, and equipment maintenance checks. Everything timestamped and signed off.

Bakery Food Safety & Production Features

Allergens & Labelling

  • Full 14-allergen tracking per product
  • Specify cereals (wheat, barley, rye, oats) and nut types
  • Allergen matrix with PDF export for display
  • Natasha's Law compliant product labels
  • Ingredients list with allergens in bold
  • Batch ID, production date, and expiry on every label

Production & Operations

  • Recipe management with sub-recipes (doughs, fillings, icings)
  • Automatic weight calculations from ingredients
  • Batch production with stock deduction
  • Ingredient intake and stock tracking
  • Baker and barista opening and closing checks
  • Daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cleaning schedules
  • Fridge, freezer, and proofing temperature logs
  • Probe calibration records
  • Wastage tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Forkto help with Natasha's Law compliance?

When you create a recipe in Forkto and produce a batch, labels are generated automatically with a full ingredients list, allergens emphasised in bold, batch ID, production date, and expiry date. This meets the PPDS labelling requirements under Natasha's Law. The allergen matrix also gives you a clear record of every allergen in every product.

How does the allergen matrix work for a bakery?

You add each product (sourdough, croissants, cakes, sandwiches, etc.) and toggle which of the 14 major allergens it contains. For gluten, you specify which cereals (wheat, barley, rye, oats). For tree nuts, you specify which nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc.). The matrix shows everything at a glance and exports as a PDF you can print and display in your shop.

Can I manage complex recipes with sub-recipes?

Yes. You can create base recipes (like a sourdough starter, a pastry cream, or a buttercream) and use them as ingredients in other recipes. Forkto calculates the total weight and ingredients automatically. When you produce a batch, all stock is deducted from the correct bookings.

How does stock tracking work for ingredients?

When ingredients arrive, you book them in with supplier details, weight, use-by date, and quality checks. The stock is tracked by weight in real time. When you produce a batch from a recipe, the ingredients are deducted automatically. You can see current stock levels, individual bookings, and what's running low at any time.

What about temperature logging in a bakery?

Set up temperature locations for your fridges, freezers, proofing areas, and any other storage. Your team logs AM and PM temperatures in seconds using the colour-coded slider — green for safe, red for out of range. Out-of-range readings can trigger corrective action issues automatically.

Can my team use it during early morning bakes?

Yes — Forkto is designed for speed. Temperature logs, opening checks, and cleaning sign-offs take seconds on a phone. Your team can complete checks between batches without slowing down production. Scheduled checks appear on the to-do list so nothing gets missed.

Ready to Sort Your Bakery Compliance?

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