REDEVELOPMENT AT NZ BAKELS AUCKLAND

The training area at NZ Bakels Auckland site is to undergo refurbishment this year.
This will include the installation of male and female changing rooms and facilities to the required high standard of a training facility.

We are also upgrading our ovens and other equipment.  The ovens will undergo a major upgrade to enable us to produce true artisan breads baked on the oven sole with steam which will be essential for the Richemont Bread Course that we will be offering in July 2010.

These Advanced Baking Courses are run in conjunction with the prestigious Richemont Bakery School of Lucerne Switzerland.  The dates for the first course, Advanced Baking Course Bread, are 5th July - 16th July and will be tutored by a Bakery Tutor from Richemont, Mt Thomas Doetkotte assisted by the Bakels Head Bakery Tutor Mr Malcolm Cook.  The first course will concentrate on Artisan Bread and prior to the course taking place we will be carrying out a training run at our site in Auckland in March.

Each of the courses offered will be for 2 weeks and we will be pleased to take applications for the first Bread course in July.
From 2011 onwards we will be offering further courses - Confectionery/Creative Cakes, Pastry Shop and Bakery Management.

For costs and other details on courses available please contact - 
Malcolm Cook
malcolm.cook@nzbakels.co.nz
Phone: (09) 579 6079 or (021) 675 756

www.richemont.cc

PTE (Private Training Establishment) from 2011
NZ Bakels are currently applying to become a PTE (Private Training Establishment) and be registered directly with the NZ Qualifications Authority.  This will then allow us to become a one-stop for bakery trainees offering the Block Courses, Distance Learning and on job assessment services.  The training will be carried out by our team of 3 tutors in Auckland, Palmerston North and Christchurch as it is now but in addition our team of sales representatives throughout the country will be fully informed and able to assist with information on the courses and full support and guidance for the training.

BAKELS GLUTEN FREE HEALTH RANGE

WINS FOOD FOR LIFE AWARD - 2008 MASSEY FOOD AWARDS! 

Bakels Gluten Free Health range was announced as the Winner of the Progressive Food for Life Award at the 2008 Massey University Food Awards

The 2008 Judging Panel of the 2008 awards consisted of industry experts headed by Allyson Gofton who stated the Bakels Gluten Free Health range was an exceptional innovative product allowing Coeliacs to bake a multi functional range of gluten free goods that the whole family will enjoy.  Adding "in terms of taste, you would be hard pressed to differentiate from mainstream flour." 

The Massey University Food Awards celebrate new initiatives in New Zealand food and beverage production and manufacturing, recognising clear company leaders who inspire others to meet their standards of excellence.
In its 22th year, the biennial awards are championed by Massey University, which is committed to the development of new food products and boasts numerous research facilities that offer expert knowledge to companies. It is also one of only a few organisations able to conceptualise, create, produce and test products all in one place.
The Massey University Food Awards are highly regarded by the New Zealand food manufacturing industry. The awards recognise the creative work of product innovators in the food and beverage industry acknowledging areas such as packaging design, nutrition, enterprise and food safety and many more.

A Healthier Pie for Schools

The Pie Group, representing a range of pie manufacturers, the baking industry and health related organisations, is pleased that 'healthier' pies will have a place in the school tuck-shop under the new Food and Beverage Classification system launched by the Ministry of Health today.