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Galactic Donuts Toowoomba closes abruptly

Donut fans have been left shocked after Galactic Donuts’ Toowoomba store abruptly closed its doors. The Toowoomba business was one of six Galactic Donuts locations in Queensland....

Debate rages over cashless bakery

A country bakery has sparked debate after making the decision to go “cashless” for the foreseeable future. The Heritage Bakery, located in Milton on the NSW South...

Global vegan chocolate industry to be worth $2bn by 2032

With Veganuary in full swing, reports are now stating the global vegan chocolate market could be worth $2 billion by 2032. This surge in popularity is being...

Allied Pinnacle signs multi-year lease on purpose-built factory

The construction of flour and bakery manufacturer Allied Pinnacle’s new 11,800sq m purpose-built facility at Horizon 3023 industrial estate in Victoria’s Ravenhall is officially underway, following the...

Openings

Haigh’s Chocolates unveils ambitious new development plans

Haigh’s Chocolate has released designs of the company’s $130 million Salisbury South manufacturing facility. Works are set to begin in late December, 2023 on the project, which...

Events

LA Judge Award nominations open

Calling all baking apprentices, nominations are open for the 2024 LA Judge award. The Australian and New Zealand competition will be held from May 7-9, 2024 at...

News

Kenilworth Bakery opens doors to Bribie Island store

Cult Queensland bakehouse brand, Kenilworth Bakery, will officially open the doors to their third store on December 15, 2023. Located beachfront on Bribie Island, brother and sister...

Industry

Victorian bakery fined for repeated child employment breaches

A Port Fairy bakery has been fined $5000 in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after repeatedly breaching child employment laws, which help keep kids under 15 safe in...

News

Chocolate trends to keep an eye on in 2024

When it comes to chocolate, what will be leading the way in 2024? According to Belgium-based chocolate producer Barry Callebaut, the new year will see consumers move...