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Beefy’s continues expansion to the Gold Coast

Popular pie brand Beefy’s is continuing its expansion, with the announcement its first store on Queensland’s Gold Coast will soon open its doors. The store will be...

Industry

Arnott’s celebrates 160 years of Australian manufacturing

Arnott’s has saluted its 160 years of biscuit making in Australia with a celebration at its Huntingwood bakery in Western Sydney. Arnott’s Group chief executive officer George...

Industry

Lamingtons set to hit UK high streets

The lamington is considered one of Australia’s national treasures, and now the bakery treat is about to hit high streets in the UK after Marks & Spencer...

Industry

Phil Khoury launches viral Beirut Chocolate bar

Australian-born former Harrod’s pastry chef Phil Khoury has created a chocolate bar that is being touted as being better than the viral Dubai chocolate bar. Phil, who...

Industry

World’s biggest chocolate fountain dropped from Cadbury plans

Plans that would see the world’s biggest chocolate fountain built at Hobart’s Cadbury factory have reportedly been dropped. Developer Simon Currant told The Mercury the media had...

Events

Wollongong Baking Show: the results are in

On August 20 bakers from across New South Wales headed to Wollongong to take part in the Baking Association of Australia’s (BAA) Wollongong Baking Show. Held at...

Industry

Brumby’s Bakery put up for sale amid $14.9m loss

One of Australia’s most recognisable bakery chains, Brumby’s Bakery, is officially on the chopping block after contributing to a $14.9 million net loss for parent company Retail...

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Zacary Antoniou announces Zacary Desserts closure

Adelaide-based pastry chef Zacary Antoniou has announced the immediate closure of his popular dessert store, Zacary Desserts. Zak, who has previously appeared on reality TV show Zumbo’s...

Industry

Could manipulating microbes lead to better cocoa beans?

Chocolate lovers may soon have a new reason to celebrate: a breakthrough study has revealed the microbial secret behind the world’s finest chocolate flavours—and it could change...

Industry

WorkdSkills Australia national training squad named

Two rising baking apprentices have been named as part of the national training squad ahead of the 2026 WorldSkills Competition. Connor Beisler and William Nickl both took...