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Some Legends Certainly Live On

Oliver Shaul had a long and distinguished career in the hospitality industry. He had a strong association with TAFE NSW and a deep commitment to training. He...

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Injured At Work?

In what surely must be one the most interesting attempts to claim workers compensation, a public servant has lost her case in the High Court. Here is...

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Big Manufacturers Are Baking For All Occasions

The development of limited edition products to tie into specific seasons or occasions is a popular strategy in many areas of the international food and drinks market....

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Take The Helicopter View

Every business, whether it is large or small, needs a long-term strategy. Failing to plan is planning to fail. This article explains why you need to take...

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Pâtisserie À La Mode – Classics Being Reborn

The retro trend has swept the globe – nowhere more so than the fairytale world of Parisian pâtisseries, where classic pastry, such as choux pastry, is making...

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A Pod Shouldn’t Fall Far From The Tree

Upon my return to Sydney from tropical Hawaii, I took a handful of Madre Chocolate bean-to-bars and ate my way back to inspiration. With a sub-brand named...

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Dismissing Employees For Out-Of-Hours Conduct

Sometimes, employers are faced with the decision to terminate an employee when out-of-hours conduct comes to their attention. It could be drug or alcohol use, violence or...

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How Cakes Are Retailing Around The World

“A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges,” American statesman Benjamin Franklin said some 300 years ago. The globe has changed...

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Get The Communication Flowing In Your Bakery

Every workplace, whether it is a single small-scale operation or a multi-unit brand, experiences issues with communication. Bakeries are no exception. Try adopting a simple, fast, short...

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Energy Efficiency; An Overlooked Resource

The market bakeries operate in is increasingly competitive and regulated. The cost of raw materials, water and energy is rising and the majority of experts agree this...