Register For New Zealand’s Best Buns
While Easter may seem a long way off, bakeries around the country are being urged to get in and register now to take
part in the Easter Bun Bakeoff 2009.
Goodman Fielder’s Marketing Manager, Mark Killip, said the country’s only official Easter bun competition will enter its
sixth year in 2009. It runs from January to the end of April 2009 – promotional materials are already on display at
registered bakeries.
“This time, we’ve dispensed with public text voting instead opting for the judging panel to decide who the overall
winner will be,” Mark said.
“Bakeries will need to be on top of their game if they want to satisfy the taste buds of an industry judging panel which
will include food expert Annabelle White. Judges will assess buns for: straight and over crosses; application of the bun
glaze; crust colour; symmetry and batching of product; crumb softness; even dispersal of fruit and; a good aromatic
flavour.
“As with previous years, in order to be eligible for judging each bakery must use three Champion products, one of which
must be either Champion Premix Hot Cross Bun mix or Champion Flour.”
To enter the 2009 Bakeoff, bakeries should contact their Champion representative for a registration form, phone 0800 11
0800 or register online at, www.championflour.co.nz.
“Registration is free and entrants receive a range of point of sale items to promote their involvement in the
competition including a two tier display bin and window poster.”
Bakeries have until the end of February 2009 to register their shops, in order to be in the running to be named New
Zealand’s best Easter bun maker. Promotional
The overall winner of the Easter Bun Bakeoff 2009 is expected to be announced mid March.
Last year’s national winner of the Bakeoff was Ten O’clock Cookie Bakery Café in Masterton.
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