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Spotlight on: Sourdough

Food tech has evolved a lot since the dawn of the first sourdough, yet the bread remains a staple in Australia’s bakery scene—so what makes these ancient...

Places

Bright days ahead for Butter Days Bakery

From a career in fine dining that has taken him around the globe to claiming the 2024 MasterChef Australia Dessert Masters title, John Demetrios has already achieved...

Industry

Avner’s announces closure

Sydney-based bakery Avner’s has announced its closure following almost two years of ongoing vandalism, intimidation and and antisemitic harassment. The Surry Hills bakery, which is owned and...

Industry

Matcha popularity results in surge of counterfeits

Matcha has been a breakout star in 2025, with the vibrant green tea being found in a wide variety of both beverages and foods. However, with this...

Events

Grainz 2025 declared a success

Early last month more than 100 Grainz Collective member headed to Pomonal, in the Grampians district of Victoria, for two days of learning and sharing. The 2025...

Shop Talk

Employee expressing discontent?

To what degree can employees express discontent with employer decisions without being counselled or disciplined. A former Queensland public servant has failed to stop disciplinary action over...

Industry

Legal bunfight results in bakery name change

A popular Melbourne bakery has been forced to change its name following a legal fight with US bakery chain Cinnabon. Albion-based Cinnabuns owner Mike Ying, who moved...

Recipe

Pandan & mango sandwich cake

Pandan, coconut and mango are a classic trinity in Thailand. Their flavours take me back to childhood summers at my grandparents’ farm, where pandan bushes sprawled wild...

Industry

Pastel de Belem named world’s best pastry

The Portuguese sweet treat Pastel de Belem has been voted the world’s best sweet pastry. The treat, which is made at Pasteis de Belem pastry shop just...

Industry

Tim Tam eyes off global domination

The Arnott’s Group has secured $45 million in government funding to help boost the manufacturing of the popular Tim Tam, as plans are made for continuing global...