Appointment of New General Manager for NZ Bakels
NZ Bakels' holding company EMU AG of Switzerland has just announced the appointment of the current Sales Manager, Brent Kersel, as General Manager commencing 1 January 2012. Brent has been with NZ Bakels since January 2001 and his experience includes over three years as Sales and Technical Manager of Bakels Fiji during 2002 to 2005. Since that time he has been NZ Bakels Sales Manager.
Brent brings an extensive experience in bakery to the role starting from his apprenticeship at Ernest Adams Palmerston North, and working through various roles at Defiance Flour Mills, Woolworths, including technical baking experience in the UK.
Duncan Loney the CEO and Chairman of NZ Bakels will retain the Executive Chairman role and will continue with Bakels providing technical and sales support for Indobakels India and Bakels Thailand as well as overseeing the Training School at NZ Bakels.
Brent Kersel
NEW ZEALAND SUPERMARKET INDUSTRY AWARD
On the evening of Wednesday 23rd November at the Industry Awards, Mr Duncan Loney, CEO & Chairman accompanied by Mr Clifford Banks, Key Account Manager for Progressive attended the Progressive supplier Awards for 2011. NZ Bakels won the Gold Award for the 'Bakery Supplier of the Year' which is awarded as high recognition & excellence within the NZ Supermarket Industry that includes measurements of the support that Progressive supermarkets receive with in all in-store bakery training/product development, assistance, store openings, technical workshops and the NZ Bakels' team 'can-do' attitude. NZ Bakels were also a finalist within the 'Bakery Best New Category Line' for 2011.
Clifford Banks
Masters are continuing to go back to School at NZ Bakels
Some of the most experienced bakers are back in school at NZ Bakels' new Advanced Bread, Cake/Confectionery, Pastry and Bakery Managment Courses, which is being run in conjunction with the prestigious Richemont Bakery School of Lucerne, Switzerland.
These comprehensive courses provide the essential elements of bakery science, technology and applied baking skills in a work environment to equip participants with a discipline to succeed in the competitive baking environment.
The previous 2 week course, Advanced Baking Breads was held in March this year which was tutored by Bakels Head Bakery Tutor Mr Malcolm Cook.
The course concentrated on artesian breads and is designed to recognize the competence, knowledge and specialist skills required for baking craft products within the craft baking industry. The course certificate is awarded to participants who are able to demonstrate the ability to prepare, apply and combine products from raw baking ingredients. Candidates are required to produce baked specialised craft products that are frequently required for niche markets.
Below are some of the comments recieved from the attendees.
'Exceeded my expectations', 'I believe there is a huge market for these kind of breads in NZ and would increase our sales by $3,000 - $4,000 per week', 'It will save me time & make me money!' and 'Excellent with fantastic different techniques & ideas'.
For further information contact NZ Bakels on 0800 BAKELS or e-mail bakels@nzbakels.co.nz
RE - DEVELOPMENT AT NZ BAKELS AUCKLAND
The training areas at NZ Bakels Auckland site has now been refurbished and completed.
This included the installation of male and female changing rooms, facilities and equipment required for this high standard training facility.
The Advanced Baking Courses are run in conjunction with the prestigious Richemont Bakery School of Lucerne Switzerland. The first Cake/Confectionery course was held in May 2011 tutored by Bakery Tutors from Richemont, and assisted by the Bakels Head Bakery Tutor Mr Malcolm Cook.
The courses offered run for two weeks and we will be pleased to take applications for the below upcoming courses now.
Creative Cakes/Confectionery: 7 - 18 May 2012
Pastry Shop: 25 June - 6 July 2012
Advanced Bread Course: 30 July - 10 August 2012
For costs and other details on these available courses, please contact NZ Bakels 0800 BAKELS or e-mail bakels@nzbakels.co.nz
NZ Bakels P.T.E. Training
NZ Bakels School is now a fully registered & accredited Baking School which offers training to students that are employed within the baking industry. Training plans can be tailored to meet their individual needs. The plans are designed for students to achieve qualifications for that year level. Courses consist of Craft, In-store/Franchise and Plant Bakery for level 2 (year 1), level 3 (year 2) and level 4 (year 3).
NZ Bakels training facilities are located in Auckland, Palmerston North and Christchurch which are fully equipped and have highly trained and qualified Tutors.
For information on courses that suit your requirements, contact bakels@nzbakels.co.nz for further details.
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.