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Lower gluten wheat created by scientists

Researchers in the US have successfully removed key gluten proteins from wheat, resulting in a lower gluten wheat that doesn’t negatively impact baking quality. The move was...

Dubai Chocolate leaves shelves after major recall

Australia’s food safety authorities have issued an urgent recall of a popular imported chocolate bar known as the Dubai chocolate, citing the presence of undeclared allergens. The...

Lab-grown meat hits Australian plates

Cultured meat – also known as lab-grown meat – has been approved for sale in Australia, with an inner-city Sydney restaurant being among the first to put...

Amaury Guichon to participate in FIFA World Cup 2025

Renowned pastry chef and viral sensation Amaury Guichon is set to bring his signature blend of precision, artistry, and culinary spectacle to the FIFA Club World Cup...

Coffee giant Merlo to open Brisbane wholesale bakery

Merlo has dominated the caffeine world for more than six decades, but now the coffee giant has announced it will be branching out into baking with the...

Gelato Messina announces new chocolate collaboration

Gelato Messina has launched a limited-edition cookie pie in collaboration with Dutch impact brand Tony’s Chocolonely. The partnership, which underscores both companies’ commitment to responsible ingredient sourcing,...

Industry

Native grains to be returned to Queensland

Gamilaraay man and University of Queensland (UQ) PhD candidate Jacob Birch will be helping to facilitate the return of locally extinct grains to Queensland’s grasslands. Inspired by...

Industry

Banjo’s Bakery plans a major expansion

Banjo’s Bakery, a staple of the Tasmanian food landscape, has announced ambitious plans to double its store network from 51 to 100 outlets by 2028. The privately...

Events

Gumnut Patisserie’s William Nickl claims WorldSkills Australia title

Some of Australia’s best baking apprentices gathered in Brisbane earlier this month to take part in the WorldSkills Australia final. Held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition...

Industry

The Australian chocolate industry has potential to grow

As the global chocolate market grapples with soaring prices and tightening supply chains, a quiet revolution is underway in Australia—and it’s unfolding in the rich red soil...