Canadian team wins Coupe du Monde Americas selection! | Moncton baking event set for Oct. 9
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"Hello, bakers! Our top story is Team Canada topping the podium at the Coupe du Monde Americas selection at IBIE in Las Vegas! This talented team led by coach Alan Dumonceaux will compete for the world title in Paris in 2026. Enjoy photo highlights! "

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News

Team Canada wins prestigious Coupe du Monde Americas selection baking competition at IBIE, will represent Canada in Paris in 2026

The Canadian baking team of Florent Lehmann, Jason Wang, Julien Bruyer and coach Alan Dumonceaux won the Americas selection of the prestigious Coupe du Monde – the World Cup of Baking!

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Quebec team named sculpted cake and overall winners of cake-decorating competition at IBIE; Newfoundland team wins wedding cake category

Sabrina Sigouin of La Belle Patissiere in Montebello, Que., and Sandra Major of Le Sucre au Four in Terrebonne, Que., were awarded best sculpted cake and overall titles at the Pillsbury Bakers’ Plus Creative Cake...

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Canadian packaged bread class action claims process begins

The claims process has begun for the $500-million national settlement reached with Weston and Loblaw for their involvement in Canadian class action lawsuits related to alleged industry-wide price fixing of packaged bread sold in Canada...

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Food-service outlook improves slightly in Q2, but remains fragile: Restaurants Canada

The outlook for the food-service industry has moderated thanks to a cooling of tariff war rhetoric and a slight uptick in consumer confidence, but operators remain cautious, according to Restaurants Canada’s Q2 quarterly report.

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Features

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How to support injured bakery workers in their return to work.

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Eight easy ideas to bring fall flavours to your bakery menu

Creating a successful bakery menu requires careful planning and strategic thinking, writes Diane Chiasson in her latest Concepts for Success column.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Join BAC in Toronto for a Night at the Races to raise funds for baking and pastry student scholarships

The Baking Association of Canada’s Ontario Chapter invites you to enjoy an evening at Woodbine racetrack to raise funds to support scholarships for our baking and pastry students.

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ADM Windsor opens expanded grain terminal at Port Windsor

ADM Agri-Industries in Windsor, Ont., officially opened its expanded grain terminal on Sept. 4 at the Port of Windsor with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Newfoundland and Labrador launches Restaurant Loan Guarantee Program

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has launched a program to help full-service restaurants through emergency debt restructuring.

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Ontario funds training for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs

Applications are now open for the $5-million 2025-26 Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs grant program.

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Events

September 25, 2025 | Woodbine Racetrack 555 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L2

Ontario Chapter Night at the Races    

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October 6, 2025 | 750 Main St, Moncton, NB E1C 0G1

Food and Beverage Atlantic Annual Conference   

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October 9, 2025 | Moncton Campus, 1234 Mountain Road, Moncton, NB, E1C 8H9

Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit Moncton 

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October 17, 2025 | Strada Statale Sempione, 28, 20017 Rho MI, Italy

HostMilano  

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October 20, 2025 | 672 Dupont St Suite 201, Toronto, ON M6G 2A1

Canadian Pizza Summit and Chef of the Year Competition Toronto

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January 18, 2026 | 1 Pl. de la Prte de Versailles, 75015 Paris, France

Sirha Bake and Snack, Europain 2026 

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May 3, 2026 | 650 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J1

Bakery Showcase 2026    

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