THE CONTEST

An innovative competition

• 12 countries.
• A unique and federating competition.
• A new approach: bread as an ally to health, bread as the ideal partner for gastronomy.
• Teams of professionals defending the colours of their respective countries.
• An exceptional encounter combining ideas and cultures.

Sirha: the largest event in the world dedicated to catering

With 165'000 visitors from 122 countries, 1860 exhibitors from 22 countries, Sirha presents the trends in catering worldwide. Nearly 20% of the exhibition surface will be dedicated to the bakery and pastry trades. The most famous chefs and professionals of the catering industry will be present at the Sirha. For this edition, a new event - the World of Bread Contest - will join the star contests of the exhibition Bocuse d’Or, World Pastry Cup and the International Caseus Award that will reward the very best talents.

 

BREAD…
…has its ambassadors
Ten French professional bakers, most of whom have received the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) distinction. They are the "Ambassadors of Bread and of the French Bakery Trade". Their goal: to defend and promote traditional bread and to communicate on the nutritional and gastronomic properties of this food. For the 1st World of Bread Contest, they will share their enthusiasm and passion with professionals from around the world, presenting a new, more modern vision of bread, perfectly in line with the current consumer trends and requirements.

…& health
Bread is now widely accepted as being an excellent ally for our health. Its nutritional properties make it a reference food produce. Each candidate will be required to present before a jury composed of nutritionists, the properties of the bread they will have prepared. A "Special Nutrition" prize will be awarded in partnership with:

…& gastronomy
Bread is inseparable from gastronomy. Its taste enhances the dishes it is served with. For the connoisseurs, the choice of bread can prove as important as that of a wine. Several famous gastronomy chefs will be sitting on the jury.

 

 

The contest
Results 2007
the contest

Jury

Competing countries
Contacts

Partners

Useful tips

Press
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Application file 2009

Technical file

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