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Richard’s Bread ’n’ Butter Pudding

"My dad was a publican for 40 years and always had his head in a dog-eared cookbook looking for inspiration for daily specials or events. He had...

Events

Victorian Baking Show ready to go

The first Baking Association of Australia (BAA) national competition for the year has been announced – the Victorian Baking Show. The Victorian Baking Show will take place...

Events

Sirha Lyon 2025 draws record-breaking crowds

The 22nd Sirha Lyon, held in France in late January, has been declared a resounding a success. The 2025 tradeshow drew in an international crowd which exceeded...

Industry

A Black Star Pastry pop-up

To celebrate the release of the film, You’re Cordially Invited, Prime Video has teamed up with Black Star Pastry to offer a limited-edition treat: the Jasmine Grape...

Events

Japan defends 2025 Pastry World Cup

January 25 saw the 19th Pastry World Cup take place, with Japan successfully defending the title. The French team placed second and the Malaysian team came in...

Industry

End of an era—Starfish Bakery to close

Starfish Bakery, a beloved family-owned business in Barwon Heads, Victoria, will be closing its doors after 25 years of service. Owners Paul and Dinah Fox shared the...

People

Philip Khoury: London calling

A love for pastry led Philip Khoury to swap a future career in visual communications for one in the kitchen. These days you’ll find him dreaming up...

Shop Talk

Taste Tomorrow research unveils key bakery, patisserie and chocolate trends for Asia-Pacific in 2025

Being at the Taste Tomorrow 2024 event in Seoul was a bit of a whirlwind. Between catching up with fellow bakers and chatting with Pierre Toussut, Puratos’s...

Industry

Local Brewing Co transforming bread into beer

A Melbourne-based brewery has developed new technology to turn surplus bread into beer. Local Brewing Co recently received a $400,000 Coles Nurture Fund Grant to help with...

Industry

Philip Khoury to leave Harrods

Australian-born Philip Khoury has announced he will step down from the Head Pastry Chef role at London’s Harrods after six years. Philip, who specialises in plant-based pastry,...