The 2023 Young Bread Baker of the Year Competition started today (15th November) with each entrant presenting to the Judges.
The Young Bread Baker of the Year competition is run annually by the New Zealand Association of Bakers and is open to bakers in New Zealand that have completed their qualification within the past 4 years.
Participants are tested on their practical baking skills as well as completing a written exam, and a researched presentation. The judges’ panel is made up of people from within the baking industry.
Along with gaining the title of Young Bread Baker of the Year, the winner will be presented with a research grant up to the value of $15,000 for research such as overseas travel to look at new technology, ingredients, process or trends in products.
Click here to read more about the competition.
The winner may also be asked to represent New Zealand at the LA Judge Award competition.
Click here to read more about the 2022 Young Bread Baker of the Year Competition Winner
Click here to read more about the 2023 Entrants for the Young Bread Baker of the Year Competition
Click here to read more about the winner of the 2019 Young Bread Baker of the Year – Matthew McMahon from Nelson