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2026 BIAWA Baking Industry Awards declared a success

The 2026 iteration of the Baking Industry Association of Western Australia’s (BIAWA) Baking Industry Awards have been declared a success, with more than 500 entries received from...

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Big Loaf Factory Bakery dominates Perth Royal Food Awards

Western Australia’s best bakers have been crowned at the 2026 Perth Royal Food Awards – Bread & Pastry. With categories ranging from artisan sourdough to croissants, pies...

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Spotlight On: Caramel Slice

Caramel slice is the iconic item found in almost every Australian bakery, and with its softly crunchy biscuit base and soft caramel filling topped with chocolate it’s...

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Shadow Baking: Gelato Messina’s sweet sidekick

Don’t be fooled by the name of this bakery. Shadow Baking has hardly escaped the spotlight since emerging from Gelato Messina’s creative kitchen four years ago. Shadow’s...

Industry

Amaury Guichon wins four Guinness World Records simultaneously

French-Swiss pastry chef and chocolatier Amaury Guichon has built a name for himself by crafting highly detailed chocolate sculptures, with the process often recorded and posted to...

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Australian bakeries get on board Baking for Brain Cancer

The second annual Baking for Brain Cancer fundraiser has been hailed a success. More than 92 bakeries from across Australia signed on to the 2026 event, which...

Events

Final days to enter 2026 BagelFest

The clock is ticking for bagel makers, schmear specialists, food innovators and emerging culinary brands – exhibitor applications for New York BagelFest are set to close on...

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Nation’s best chocolatiers recognised at Perth Royal Foods Awards

From bean-to-bar creations to truffles and hand-painted bonbons, Australia’s finest chocolatiers have been recognised at the 2026 Perth Royal Food Awards – Chocolate. This year marked the...

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Country Cob Bakery claims 2026 Australia’s Best Pie title

Country Cob Bakery has officially been named as home to the nation’s best pie after taking out the Australia’s Best Pie competition. Held as part of the...