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International Cakes closes doors after six decades

Melbourne-based International Cakes turned on the ovens for the final time earlier this week, signaling the end of the business’s 62-year history. The Greek bakery, known for...

Industry

Coffee concrete makes its debut

It’s a major element in most morning routines, but now coffee has made its infrastructure debut. An innovation by RMIT University has been used for the first...

Events

First ABINSA 2024 Achievers list revealed

The first of the 2024 Australian Baking Industry National Scholarship Awards’ (ABINSA) Regional Scholarship winners have been revealed. Three of baking’s rising stars have been announced for...

Industry

Record high cocoa prices set to increase cost of chocolate

A new report has shown the impact of the cocoa crisis still lies ahead of us. Soaring Cocoa prices: The worst is yet to come report, undertaken...

Recipe

Polish Poppy Seed Roulade

This is an old, traditional Polish bake, which every Polish person has had forced upon them by their babcia (grandmother). It consists of a deliciously airy, sweet,...

Shop Talk

Turning things around

Summer is typically a peak time for hospitality small and medium-sized enterprises, as people gather over the festive period and summer break to socialise and celebrate. ...

Events

World Bread Awards USA rescheduled to IBIE 2025

The IBIE World Bread Awards USA, which were originally scheduled to take place in early October, will now be held at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE)...

Events

Bake Sale for Foodbank draws together well-known chefs

A fundraising event for Foodbank Victoria will see big industry names like Natalie Paull of Beatrix join forces with Jack Muir-Rigby and Carmen Newton of Masses Bagels,...

Openings

Popular Perth eatery opens third Common Bakery

Popular Perth-based eatery, Bread in Common, has expanded out and opened the nearby cafe, Common Bakery in Fremantle. Featuring a house-made range of fresh bread including crusty...