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French pastry chefs raise funds through chocolate sculptures

Some of France’s most famous pastry chefs have sold chocolate artworks sold at auction, with the total reaching more than €100,000. The event, which is touted as...

Industry

Chief People Officer appointed at The Arnott’s Group

The Arnott’s Group has announced the appointment of Alison Merner as the company’s Chief People Officer. In the position Alison will lead the group’s People & Culture...

Openings

Hanhdorf Brezelhaus opens doors in 1800s cottage

The South Australian town of Hahndorf is is no stranger to German bakeries, but Hanhdorf Brezelhaus is shaking things up. The newly opened bakery and cafe has...

Shop Talk

Making competition law work better for business

Competition laws will work better for small business with a dedicated court list. For small business, effective competition is vital and knowing they can compete on a...

Recipe

Pear frangipane slab tart

This gorgeous tart is one of my favourite things to make, take and share. You can use any fruit, but pears are particularly beautiful. And you can...

Openings

Urbanstead officially opens its doors

The newest venture by Pippa and Michael James, Urbanstead, has quietly opened the doors to its retail shop front. The new bakery has been a labour of...

Events

2025 NSW Excellence in Baking: the results are in

On November 26, apprentice hopefuls headed to the NSW TAFE Hamilton campus to compete in the NSW Excellence in Baking state round. After a tough day in...

Openings

Tokyo Lamington founders eye off soft serve

Tokyo Lamington founders Min Chai and Eddie Stewart have announced the launch of their newest business – Everyday Creamery. The new business marks Min’s return to ice...

Industry

Meat pie prices stun F1 fans at US event

Once again the price of a meat pie is making waves, after F1 fans found on being sold for USD$24 (AUD$37) at a US event. Scott Mclaughlin,...

Events

Maylee Howard shares Sydney J Packham Scholarship trip experience

2024 Sydney J Packham Scholarship winner Maylee Howard recently headed to the US to take part in a five-day course at the San Francisco Baking Institute. The...