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Media release: the LA Judge Award: moulding tomorrow’s baking innovators

Media release: the LA Judge Award: moulding tomorrow’s baking innovators

Young Tasmanian baker Bjarke Svendsgaard has claimed the 2023 LA Judge Award for Baking Apprentice of the Year. The LA Judge Award has been running for well over 50 years to advance the skills of young bakers and identify future baking industry trailblazers. Bjarke, from Olivers Latrobe Cafe Bakery in Latrobe, was officially announced the winner at a gala event in Sydney on Thursday, 11 May 2023, presented by AEGIC and Woolworths.

Media release – AEGIC congratulates Seed of Gold recipient Terry Enright

Media release – AEGIC congratulates Seed of Gold recipient Terry Enright

AEGIC congratulates GRDC Seed of Gold recipient Terry Enright, recognising his outstanding contribution to the Australian grains industry. Mr Enright, who was Chair of AEGIC for more than six years, was presented with the rare and prestigious award at the Perth GRDC Grains Research Update this week. Mr Enright is now Chair of Grains Australia Limited.

Media release: Health and sustainability – opportunities for the Australian grains industry

Media release: Health and sustainability – opportunities for the Australian grains industry

New AEGIC research will help the Australian grains industry respond to a growing consumer preference in South East Asia for foods with strong health and sustainability claims. Speaking at the Perth GRDC Grains Research Update on 27 February 2023, AEGIC Senior Economist Dr Chris Carter said Asian consumers are increasingly demanding foods that are wholesome and produced sustainably.

Media release: The true value of Australian wheat

Media release: The true value of Australian wheat

AEGIC is helping flour millers in South East Asia calculate the true value of Australian wheat. AEGIC Interim CEO Ken Quail said choosing high quality Australian wheat can often result in significant cost savings for millers in Asian markets – even though it may sometimes be more expensive per tonne.

Media release: AEGIC celebrates 10 years

Media release: AEGIC celebrates 10 years

AEGIC is celebrating 10 years of building long-term value for Australian grain growers. AEGIC was established in 2012 by the Western Australian Government and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) to increase value in the Australian grains industry.

Indonesia’s bread and butter

Indonesia’s bread and butter

Getting more Aussie wheat into premium Indonesian bakeries could increase value for Australian growers, as our nearest neighbours...

Australian grains on a roll in Vietnam

Australian grains on a roll in Vietnam

Vietnam’s appetite for bread and noodles made from premium Australian wheat could jump 44% by 2030, according to new AEGIC analysis....