Bakeries Commit to Cutting Loaf Surplus

To tame food waste in bakeries, some bakeries in the UK have devised plans and ways to cut loaf surplus in their bakeries. Find out more about this here. https://bakeryinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/19420/Bakeries_commit_to_cutting_loaf_surplus.html

Foodhaven Sourdough Declared Britain's Best Loaf

Sometime ago, we announced the annual Britain's Best Loaf competition for 2018 on this blog.  Finally, the competition has concluded and winners announced. Just take a look at the bread that won Britain's Best Loaf for 2018 and drop your comments. I'm sure Nigerian Master bakers would produce great loaves too. https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2784903438002734280#editor/src=sidebar

GTBank Cake Masterclass

Fellow Bakers
The GTbank annual Food and Drink Fair would take place in Lagos, between April 29th - May 1st. This year, the organizers are bringing in famous chef, Elizabeth Solaru, to facilitate a Masterclass on how to make great wedding cakes. Attendance to the event is free. Find the link to register here. Registration is free too. I hope many professional bakers and caterers would make it. https://foodanddrink.gtbank.com/registration/masterclass/#formtop

Woman Buys Up All The Cupcakes In A Store Because She Was Fat-shamed

A  19-year old woman took an unusual revenge to punish fellow customers at a bakery for fat shaming her. Following a mockery side talk, in which an older woman referred to her as 'fat bitch', Vega  Blossom, purchased all the cupcakes in the store, to get back at the amibos behind her.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/woman-fat-shamed-bakery-customers-gets-revenge-buying-cupcakes-105934235.html

Baking Cures Stress

Fellow bakers, do you believe this? A research in the UK suggests that one in three Brittons use baking to help them de-stress after a busy work day. How likely is this?  I guess baking method, equipment and technology come to play here. Read the detailed report here. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/baking-stress-busy-day-work-mental-health-sex-relaxation-cakes-sweet-treats-a8279436.html

Plastic Fish in Nigeria, NAFDAC Allays Fears

Nigerians, there is nothing we would not hear. Just like the plastic rice controversy, the latest rumour in town is that there is plastic fish in the market. Thank God now, NAFDAC has dispelled this rumour, please continue to eat your fish, it's healthier compared to meat. Read more here. https://lailasnews.com/there-is-no-plastic-fish-in-nigeria-nafdac-dismisses-rumour/

Dangote Donates N25m Naira to Support Entrepreneurs

Dear Bakers what are you waiting for? Report has it that Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote has donated 25 million naira to comedian, Ali Baba, to help support business entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Don't just read the story, take steps towards it, who knows? www.ladunliadinews.com/2018/04/dangote-gives-ali-baba-n25m-to-give.html