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Ancient bread rises again in Turkey

Archaeologists have discovered a piece of Bronze Age bread buried beneath the threshold of a house in Turkey, and are helping a local bakery recreate it. The...

Industry

IKEA celebrates 50th anniversary with meatball pies

To mark its 50th anniversary in Australia, IKEA is introducing a new limited-edition food item that blends two culinary staples: Swedish meatballs and the Australian party pie....

Industry

Beefy’s Pies launches Origin-inspired fundraiser

Beefy’s Pies has launched a fundraising initiative inspired by the NRL State of Origin rivalry between Queensland and New South Wales. The limited-edition Steak vs. Steak pie...

Industry

Team Australia announced for 2025 ANZBake

With the ANZBake Competition looming, the Team Australia members have been announced. The four members who will take on Team New Zealand this year are Jonny Pisanelli...

Events

Australian Chocolate Festival returns for second year

The Australian Chocolate Festival is returning for the second year, with some of the industry’s best being showcased. Run by Bean to bar Makers, the festival is...

Openings

To Be Frank opens second bakery location

Recently, To Be Frank Bakery officially opened the doors to its second location, situated in the heart of East Brunswick Village, Melbourne. Building on the success of...

Events

Australia’s Best Sausage Roll named

On May 24, bakers from across South Australia headed to the South Australian Baking Show to not only battle it out for state honours, but also the...

Events

iba UIBC Cup of Confectioners awarded to Korea

May 22, 2025 saw Team Korea claim gold at the iba UIBC Cup of Confectioners. Team Korea, consisting of In Seok Kim and Kyung Joo Jang, took...

Industry

Collectable coins honour Birthday Cake Book

In a celebration of Australian culinary nostalgia, the Royal Australian Mint has partnered with NewsXpress to launch a collectable coin series honouring The Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s...

Events

Final call for 2025 BIEWA Baking Industry Awards

Attention WA bakers – it’s final days for nominations for the Baking Industry Employers’ Association of WA (BIEWA) Baking Industry Awards Competition. The competition day will be...