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John Reminis: Rising to the top

From competing on the world stage as an apprentice to working side-by-side with his family at their Nowra-based bakery, John Reminis has spent decades dedicating his life...

Shop Talk

Is your super looking a bit sad? Why sole traders are at risk of a retirement crisis

If you’re a sole trader or running a micro business, chances are you’ve thought to yourself: ‘I’ll sort out super later. Right now I’ve got a business...

Industry

Study: Personalisation badges reduce customer abuse

Recent research undertaken by QUT Business School researchers has shown personalised “under badges” worn by workers can significantly reduce verbal abuse from customers. The project was undertaken...

Industry

Naan tops World’s best bread list

TasteAtlas has released their list of the 100 best breads from around the globe, with the iconic Indian bread garlic butter naan claiming the top spot. Coming...

Recipe

Carrot Cake with burnt honey buttercream

Sarah Kieffer shares how to make this festive carrot cake with burnt honey buttercream....

Openings

Charlie Duffy announces opening of Daybaker in Melbourne

Charlie Duffy is the pastry chef’s pastry chef. And now, the former Small Batch and Tivoli Road Bakery alumni has announced he’ll be opening his own bakery...

Supplier

Shaholli Orchards: Diving into the perfect pear

With the perfect flavour profile that lends itself to both sweet and savoury products, pears are one of those fruits that are easy to work with. Baking...

Recipe

Sweet and Salty Sesame Challah

Rachel Simons shares that eating challah on the Friday night Sabbath is a treasured ritual and family tradition....

Products

Engineered for Panettone excellence

Direct Bakery’s new stainless steel rotating oven trolley for Panettone is designed to optimise the baking and cooling process of this popular festive season treat. Manufactured in...