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Potato virus detected in Australia for first time

Biosecurity Tasmania is undergoing investigations after a potato disease known as mop-top virus was detected in Australia for the first time. The virus was found on a...

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Could jujubes be the next baking ingredient trend?

In a move driven by shifting market dynamics and rising health consciousness, farmers across Australia are increasingly turning to the ancient jujube fruit—also known as Chinese dates—as...

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It’s almost Wollongong Baking Show time

It’s almost that time of year again – Wollongong Baking Show time, that is. On August 20 bakers from across New South Wales will head to Illawarra...

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2025 BIEAWA baking industry award winners announced

August 2 saw Western Australia’s best in the baking industry gather at the Baking Industry Employees’ Association of Western Australia (BIEAWA) gala night. The gala night also...

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Sweet After Sunset: bakeries are staying up late

While most bakeries still close their doors by mid-afternoon, a small but growing number of Australian bakers are turning out tarts, pies, and cakes long into the...

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Tasty treats around the clock with The Bake Drop

Brisbane’s baked goods scene is set to innovate with the arrival of The Bake Drop—the city’s first gourmet bakery vending machine—launching at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre on August...

Events

Best in baking to be recognised at IBIE

The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) will be recognising its 2025 BEST in Baking Baking awards winners at the tradeshow, which is set to take place in...

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Peter Millard Steps in as Haigh’s Chocolates CEO

Peter Millard has officially taken the helm as Chief Executive Officer of Haigh’s Chocolates this week, marking a historic shift for Australia’s oldest family-owned chocolate maker. After...

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Ferguson Plarre celebrates Vic producers with new range

Ferguson Plarre’s Bakehouse is putting Victorian produce firmly in the spotlight after rounding up some of the state’s best produce as part of the bakehouse’s new range....