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Hello, Canadian bakers. This eNewsletter is carefully curated by human hands, not AI. Every piece reflects our dedication to quality and relevance to the Canadian baking industry.
- Colleen Cross, Editor
 
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Canada's baking industry faces significant risks amid port strike and ongoing supply chain issues

The Baking Association of Canada (BAC) is calling for an urgent resolution to the ongoing labour disruptions at both the Port of Montreal and West Coast Ports, which is compounding severe supply chain issues already challenging the Canadian baking industry.


Food waste report recommends updating best-before-date practices

Food rescue organization Second Harvest has released a report indicating the overall amount of food waste produced by the food system in Canada has declined by 20 per cent, but avoidable food waste has gone up by 6.5 per cent.


B.C. bakeries invited to participate in government survey

The Baking Association of Canada encourages its commercial bakery and tortilla manufacturer members in British Columbia to respond to a provincial government survey meant to help identify challenges and opportunities and explore how current or future programs can support the sector.


Chocolate company ZoRaw among winners of #StandWithOwners small business contest

The winners of Telus's #StandWithOwners small business contest include wellness chocolate company ZoRaw and food manufactor/distributor Legends Haul.


Couple behind China Pastry helped bring 'bun culture' to Regina

Regina's China Pastry owners Sally and Tony Wong have had success after three decades with soft, airy, sweet and buttery buns, some of which have a brioche-like golden finish and sheen. CBC News reports.


 
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Chef Manuel Baima Besquet shares techniques and recipes at BAC B.C. Chapter event

On Oct. 30 at Vancouver Island University, Manuel Baima Besquet of Martini Professional demonstrated how to craft entremets, chocolate bonbons, fine pastries and more. The skilled chef provides detailed recipes – including croissants, puff pastry, mirror glaze, maritozza and more –  to try at your bakery. » Read More...
 
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Conestoga research explores small bakeries’ sustainable practices and needs

The Conestoga Food Research and Innovation Lab at Conestoga College has announced exciting research funded by Dawn Foods into what bakeries are doing to meet sustainability goals, what challenges they are encountering and what resources would help them reach those goals. » Read More...
 
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BAC Ontario Chapter to host holiday party Nov. 22

BAC's Ontario Chapter presents its annual holiday party that brings together the baking industry to enjoy a delicious dinner, socializing and Toronto's top cover band playing the music of ABBA to support scholarships for baking and pastry students. » Read More...
 
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Gabriele di Marco of Oretta named Pizza Chef of the Year at Canadian Pizza Summit Toronto

It was hot, hot, hot in Toronto on Oct. 21, but nowhere was hotter than the Canadian Pizza Summit East where 19 chefs made wildly creative pizzas, the BAC's own Martin Barnett served on the judging panel and Gabriele di Marco of Oretta in Toronto earned the title of Pizza Chef of the Year. » Watch now!
 
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Watch the latest edition of Bakers Journal TV, Oct. 29, 2024!

In the latest edition of Bakers Journal TV, editor Colleen Cross reports on BAC’s upcoming educational and social events, and expansion of the SIGEP trade show in Italy for ice cream, baking, coffee and pizza. » Read More...
 
 
TREND REPORTS: LOOKING AHEAD TO 2025 
 

Bakers brace for costly Christmas as butter prices surge

Global butter prices have rocketed in recent months, trading at record highs across Europe in bad news for bakers and pastry makers as they prepare for Christmas celebrations and already face high chocolate and sugar costs. Reuters reports. » Read More...

Health Canada authorizes new lipase source in manufacture of bread flour, pasta and other bakery items

Health Canada has authorized the use of lipase derived from Aspergillus niger strain PLR in the manufacture of bread, flour, whole wheat flour, pasta, and several unstandardized bakery items such as cakes, cookies, tortillas, steamed bread, rolls, pastries, biscuits, pancakes, doughnuts, crackers and pizza dough. » Read More...

New Food Processing Skills Canada program promotes disability inclusion

Food Processing Skills Canada has launched FoodAbility, a new program that recognizes more than 800,000 people with disabilities in Canada have the potential to find meaningful employment, but are not employed. » Read More...

CFIB calls on payment processors to commit to credit card fee reductions for businesses

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on all payment processing companies to commit to implement the federal government's merchant credit card fee reductions. » Read More...

Cake-ology pastry chef headed to national culinary finals

Pastry chef Austin Granados, owner of Cake-ology in Winnipeg, emerged a champion at Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Winnipeg, the regional qualifier for the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championships. The Winnipeg Free Press reports. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Save the Date! BAC Ontario Chapter Holiday Party   

November 22, 2024 | Old Mill Toronto, 9 Old Mill Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1G5 » Read More...

Save the Date! BC Chapter Night At The Races  

November 29, 2024 | Elements Casino | 17755 60 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 1V3 » Read More...

SIGEP World 2025    

January 18, 2025 | Via Emilia, 155, 47921 Rimini RN, Italy » Read More...

Save the Date! BC Chapter; Farmer Miller Baker event 

February 25, 2025 | University of the Fraser Valley | 33844 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M7 » Read More...

Bakery Showcase 2025 and Canadian Pizza Summit

April 14-15, 2025 | Montreal Convention Centre, 159, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, 9e étage, Montréal (Québec) H2Z 1H2 CANADA » Read More...

International Baking Industry Exposition    

September 14-17, 2025 | 3150 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV 89109 » Read More...