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Baking at scale in Sandton means managing heat, humidity, and power stability—especially when load shedding disrupts ovens mid-cycle and summer temperatures affect dough behaviour. A working bakery here contends with the Highveld climate: winter mornings cold enough to slow fermentation, summer heat that demands precise temperature control in both production and storage. Suppliers navigate ingredient sourcing across Gauteng's supply chains, coordinate early morning deliveries to offices and shops before trading hours, and maintain consistency across multiple product lines despite infrastructure challenges. The operational reality shapes everything from recipe timing to delivery schedules, and experience shows in how smoothly the workflow adapts when conditions shift.