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WIN A PALLET OF PILOT MARGARINE AND A PALLET OR MAURI FLOUR AT THE 2017 AUSTRALIA’S BEST PIE & PASTIE COMP!

That’s right – an entire pallet of margarine and an entire pallet of flour will be awarded to the winner of both Australia’s Best Pie & Australia’s Best Pastie – so you better start cleaning out your store room and filling in your entry forms!

Thanks to major sponsors of the 2017 Australia’s Best Pie & Pastie Comp, the BAA is proud to announce that the winners of each National Title will take home not only their trophy, BAA give away week, front shop signage and the ever important bragging rights – but they will also win a pallet of PILOT margarine and a pallet of Mauri flour…… But don’t worry, they won’t be making you carry it all home!

These great prizes are thanks to PILOT, Mauri and the Australia’s Best Pie & Pastie Comp. You can enter online here at http://www.bakingtradeshow.com.au/features/registration-abpc/
or download an entry form from www.australiasbestpie.com.au

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of the BAA team!
Happy Baking – and don’t forget to make room in your storage area!

Don’t forget to register for the Baking Industry Trade Show!

And it only takes a few minutes! The easiest and quickest way to get into the trade show is to pre-register using our website. Simply click on the red REGISTER HERE button on the top right of any page of the website and follow the prompts for a ticket.
Once you have submitted your registration you will receive a confirmation email, and then closer to the date you will receive a ticket page to print and bring to the trade show.

If you, or anyone you know are interested in attending the Baking Industry Trade Show you can follow this link to register http://www.bakingtradeshow.com.au/registration/ saving yourself forms, lines, and valuable time at the entry door!

If you are hand delivering pies or pasties for the Australia’s Best Pie & Pastie Comp or are attending the National Conference please remember to register for the trade show!

Can you afford to miss the National Conference?
Are you really going to learn something from the National Conference?
Why should you attend the National Conference?

Well, No, Yes and plenty of reasons!

We all know that running a business is a hands on and time consuming task, and we all know that running a bakery can make that task even harder – managing bake staff and front of house staff can make it nearly a 24 hour job, competing for market share against major supermarkets, and getting the attention of not only the right staff to employ but also the right type of customer.
And just as you think that you have the right systems and processes in place, the right people for the right jobs and a great product to offer, something can change and you’re back to the beginning!

The National Conference is a great chance to see what is coming up in the future of Baking, and to forecast any changes that you may need to make.
New packaging and labeling requirements will come into effect in 2018, but the changes that you will need to make will depend on where you make your product, and who you sell your product to, and how it is sold. Sound confusing or easy to misinterpret? Get the full run down from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science presents at the National Conference.

There will also be an update from National Weights and Measures, and what any new changes may mean to your business, as well as an update on the Skills Impact training packages and what changes will be made to the Baking and Pastry certificates.

Dr John Williams will be discussing “Gluten avoidance – is it a threat or opportunity?”

For those looking for some information on the financial side, take advantage of Kevin Tiggerman’s presentation on tightening your credit control and listen to Forensic Accountant Richard Collins talk about Taxation, the cost of goods sold and what an audit would really mean for your business – oh and of course how to avoid getting an audit!

We are also excited to confirm that we will also be presenting on:
NZ Baking trends and the current NZ baking market
The youth of Baking – what brings our youth to baking, and what do they see in our future?
Women in Baking – Successes and hurdles for the women who are in our industry
Open industry panel and forum.

So if you have ever said to yourself “things should be easier than this” or “I wish I knew where to go from here” or “How am I going to get to where I want to be?” then the best place to start is at this year’s National Conference.
Don’t miss out on finding out the tips and tricks that could set you up for your next great success!
Early bird tickets are available until the 9th May. You must pre-book for the National Conference.
For more information see the conference page on the website  or contact the BAA.

It’s a National Title that comes with all the perks of being named “Australia’s BEST Pie” or Australia’s BEST Pastie”, but for anyone who has found scoring high points a little bit elusive, we would like to remind you all that there are no secrets in our competition!
Every entry will be scored using a points system which is standard across all BAA competitions, and then each participant will receive their individual score sheets and comments for products entered.
Judging is conducted in front of the general crowd at the competition, and whilst competitors can’t talk to judges they are more than welcome to watch and listen as the judging is conducted.

One of the benefits of this is seeing bakeries going back to work to improve their product and then coming back the next year and getting great results – maybe even a trophy – like Adrian from KA Pies last year.
Adrian entered the competition in Melbourne in 2015, and took advantage of being able to watch and listen to the judges at work, took on his feedback regarding his pastry and anywhere else that he could improve and came back in 2016 to take out the title of Australia’s Best Pie! I wonder if he will be able to take out the title back to back this year…….

The last two years we have released a video of the judging process prior to the competition so that all participants and entrants can see exactly how the pies are judged. You can find this video on the BAA facebook page here https://business.facebook.com/207314975973322/videos/924537257584420/

Otherwise you can contact one of the team here at the BAA and we can email you a link to the video.
You can also contact the BAA if you have questions leading up to the competition – if you want to know what the judging criterias are, if you need help filling in the application or you just need a little bit more information.

Please remember to read the terms and conditions of the competition before entering – don’t forget that winners will be visited within a 4 month period to check that the pie you entered in the competition is the same as the pie that you are selling in your shop or business. This helps maintain the integrity of both the competition and the industry alike!

You can enter online now on this website under the ABPC tab or click here to be taken to the page.

You can also download an entry form and return it via email, post or fax:

2017 Australia’s Best Pastie Comp Entry Form

2017 Australia’s Best Pie Entry

Entries are still on $35.00 per entry for members or $45.00 per entry for non members, and then you have a choice of arranging hand delivery, Australia Post delivery or courier delivery.

Good luck getting your pies and pasties ready! I can’t wait to see them all in Melbourne this year 20 – 22nd June 2017, Moonee Valley Race Course

VANROOY BAKING THEATRE –  Free ,Live and Hands on at the 2017 Baking Industry Trade Show!
Don’t miss out on these special guests! Vanrooy is presenting a three day Baking Theatre with some of the modern legends in the Australian Baking and Pastry Industry!
Catch the likes of:
~ Adriano Zumbo
~ Brett Noy
~ Jessica Pedemont
~ Leon Bailey
~ Pascal Janvier
~ Shayne Greenman

Sounds great hey! Make sure you find some time to see the FREE Vanrooy Baking Theatre, running over all three days of the Baking Industry Trade Show – 20th – 22nd June 2017 at the Moonee Valley Race Course.

You can check out Vanrooy Machinery’s website at www.vanrooy.com.au

Stay tuned for further updates and time schedules!

Counting down to the 2017 Baking Industry Trade Show! Only 63 days to go until we open the doors for the first time for this annual industry event.
The Baking Industry Trade Show will play host to:
2017 Australia’s Best Pie & Pastie Comp
2017 National Conference
The Vanrooy Baking Theatre
The UNOX Demo Kitchen
The Bulla Cream Stage
The Cake Decorators Association of Victoria Decorating Competition and live demos.

You will also be able to see all of the Baking Industry’s leading suppliers and supporters at the Trade Show! Here is a list of the exhibitors who will be in attendance, and their stand numbers
1. OZ-TC Badges for uniforms, signage, promotion and printing www.oztc.com.au
2. Kwik Lok making bread clips and ties easy! www.kwiklok.com
4. Laucke Flour – proudly and Australian Family business! All of your flour and premix needs www.laucke.com.au
5. Vanrooy Machinery, you can also catch Vanrooy in the Vanrooy Baking Theatre with live hands on demos from Adriano Zumbo, Brett Noy, Jessica Pedemont, Leon Bailey, Pascal Janver and Shayne Greenman www.vanrooy.com.au
6. Callebaut Chocolate & F Mayer, suppliers of the very finest! www.callebaut.com
7 & 8. Mauri – the Mauri brand extends from Mauri, Weston Milling and Cereform. Pop in to meet the team and see the great new products on offer www.maurianz.com
9. Cadell Food Services – Leading distributors in a variety of products, with great customer service. www.cadellfoods.com.au
10 & 11. Bulla Cream – Bulla will be presenting a full demo stage at their stand, with the impressive and knowledgeable Kirsten Tibballs. There is even a rumour that there may be a new product that they are waiting to show off…. www.bullacream.com.au
12. Confoil – for all of your packaging needs, coming from a brand that you know and trust www.confoil.com.au
13 & 14. Creative Ingredients – supplying the baking industry with not just ingredients! Come and visit the Creative Team and see their Chef Cream Custard Cooker in action. www.creativeingredients.com.au
15. Majors Group – Refrigeration, Display Cabinets, Soft Serve and Gelato machines – www.majorsgroup.com.au
16 & 17. Timstock Trading, a local Melbourne distributor with all of your bakery and pastry needs, the Timstock Team will be teaming up with Ferrero to reveal a new product that you need to see to believe! www.timstock.com.au
18 & 19. Macpan – ever wanted an automated pie machine but wasn’t sure on the ins and outs of it all? Come and meet Russell and his team as he displays one of Macpan’s pie machines – live on the trade show floor! www.macpan.com.au
20. EOI, specialists in Margarines, Shortenings, premixes and more will be proudly helping customers at stand number 20. www.eoibakery.com.au
21 & 22. Mackies provide bakery solutions from utensils, trays, pans all the way to machinery www.mackies.com.au
23 & 24. W & P Reedy, distributors for machinery from Fritsch, Sveba Dahlin, Glimek, Sinmag and more! www.wpreedy.com.au
25. RVO Food Equipment, RVO services the Retail, Commercial and Industrial sectors for Material Handling – Mixing – Dough Processing – Depositing/Filling – Baking – Cooling/Freezing. www.rvo.com.au
26. PBSA Pos will be showing off their Point of Sale systems and solutions, easy to use and highly affordable. www.pbsapos.com.au
27. All About Bakery Equipment/ International Bakery Equipment will be showcasing their wide range of solution based equipment. www.allaboutbakery.com.au
28. Australia’s Best Pie & Pastie Comp – who will win the 2017 National Title? Enter your product, watch live judging and see what the competition has to offer. www.australiasbestpie.com.au or enter online at www.bakingtradeshow.com.au
29. UNOX bring their innovative and cost saving strategies to life at the UNOX Demo Kitchen. Come and watch Christopher The, Jonny Pisinelli and Brett Noy lead the way in the UNOX kitchen producing great product time after time. www.unox.com.au

With all of this to see and do it’s a good thing that the Baking Trade Show will be going for 3 days!
Don’t forget to check out the National Conference line up and get in and register before the 9th May to receive the early bird discount!

The Vanrooy Bakery Theatre has announced their featured presenters for the 2017 Baking Industry Trade Show!
Don’t miss out on seeing:
– Adriano Zumbo
– Brett Noy
– Jessica Pedemont
– Leon Bailey
– Pascal Janvier
– Shayne Greeman
Stay tuned for more information and session times!

Don’t forget to register your interest in this year’s Baking Industry Trade Show! Save time by registering for our first annual trade show online by using the “REGISTER NOW” option on the top right hand side of the home page.

The Baking Industry Trade Show is FREE for all industry participants!

You can also register your interest in the National Conference on the same price.

Make sure you get in early for the National Conference to take full advantage of the Early Bird prices! Book in by the 9th May 2017 to receive your discount.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of the BAA team who will be more than happy to assist with enquiuries!

Great news! The Baking Industry will finally have it’s first ever industry specific trade show!

The Baking Industry Trade Show, which will be held in Melbourne at the Moonee Valley Events Centre between the 20th & 22nd June is forming up to be a great show catered directly for the Baking Industry.

It will be the new home of the annual national competition “Australia’s Best Pie & Pastie Comp”, and as well as host a variety of bakery specific exhibitors and presenters, will have live bakery kitchens thanks to Vanrooy, Unox and Bulla Cream.

The Baking Industry Trade Show will also run in conjunction with the National Conference – a two half day conference specifically targeting current and future bakery needs, as well as forums and important information.

With a full floor plan, and some great ideas floating around from those involved, we are all looking forward to giving you a genuine and informative trade expo – not only this year but also in the years to come!

Stay tuned for more info and news releases!!!

Baking Industry Trade Show

20th – 22nd June 2017

Moonee Valley Events Centre