Young Bread Baker of the Year 2019
This award is presented annually by the NZ Association of Bakers for the best newly or nearly qualified bread baker in New Zealand. The 2019 competition will be held in Auckland on the 20th and 21st of November.
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Technology Transfer Seminars 2019
The Baking Industry Research Trust recently held Technology Transfer Seminars in Auckland and Christchurch. These seminars provide Bakers and members of allied industries the opportunity to network while learning about up to date information from industry experts.
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Trae Wawatai places 3rd in L.A Judge Award
The LA Judge Award is a 3-day event for Bakers who are completing, or have just completed, their apprenticeship. Well done to Trae Wawatai for finishing third in the L.A Judge Award held in Sydney this week. An extremely close competition, with Trae only 1.5 points behind the winner of the Award.
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Baking Industry Research Trust
BIRT is the New Zealand Baking Industry Research Trust and we are happy to be able to share the baking information on this website with you. BIRT brings you up-to-date news and information about activities and research happening within the New Zealand baking industry.
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Science & Technology Fair Sponsorship 2019
Each year the Baking Industry Research Trust sponsors the Baking prize at Science & Technology Fairs throughout New Zealand for the project which involves the best use of flour and bakery products.
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Nutritional Properties of Bread
Bread supplies important nutrients required by the body, such as, carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals. In this section you can learn about what these nutrients are and why it is important to include bread in the foods you choose to eat.
Read More >Bakery Questions
We have helped hundreds of New Zealanders with their bakery questions via our online enquiry facility. If you have a bread or bakery related question please feel free to contact us...
School Zone
Learn about the role of ingredients in baking, cooking terms, ideas for your Science Fair project and how to become a Baker. These pages will help wth your school project too.
Recipes
You will find a variety of bakery recipes, including biscuits, scones and sandwich ideas.
