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How a unique environment will set Australian chocolate apart

Research from the University of Queensland has shown microbes could give Australian-grown chocolate an edge in the global market. Through their work with growers in Far North...

Events

The Shared Table claims 2026 Ballarat’s Best Pie title

Pie-lovers rejoice – the 2026 Ballarat’s Best Pie winner has been revealed. The Shared Table’s Sher Wagyu Reuben Pie was announced as the city’s best pie, beating...

Industry

Sesame industry finds its feet in Australia

For decades Australia has imported sesame, but that’s could all be about to change. The burgeoning sector has been identified as a high growth potential emerging industry,...

Shop Talk

Stop chasing big spenders: Repeat customers are your revenue rockstars

New data from Square’s 2026 Local Economy Report suggests the real money-maker isn’t the big spender; it’s the regular who pops in every week for a coffee,...

Events

2026 Wollongong Baking Show is almost here

Wednesday, July 5, will see some of New South Wales’ best bakers head to Wollongong for the Baking Association of Australia’s Wollongong Baking Show. Set to be...

Industry

Banjo’s Bakery Cafe opens kitchen for Self Raising Program

Banjo’s Bakery has launched a training pilot that will see high school students join their bakers in the kitchen. The Self Raising Program has been launched on...

Events

2026 Queensland Baking Show results are in

On July 25 some of Queensland’s best headed to Brisbane’s Albion Park for the Queensland Baking Show. The event, which was held at Albion Park Paceway, proved...

Industry

Lindt faces US lawsuit for child labour

Chocolate giant Lindt has been sued in a US court over its alleged child labour use in both Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The claims come as...

People

Five Minutes with: Stephen Pinnuck

Throughout his four decades in the baking industry Stephen Pinnuck has amassed a huge amount of experience. Baking Business caught up with the baker, teacher and competition...