KZN bakers can win a share of R150 000 to grow their businesses
Snowflake brings baking competition to KwaZulu-Natal, loads of prizes up for grabs
Aspiring bakers across KZN can transform their passion into successful businesses through the Snowflake Rising Stars competition.
Following the success of the initiative in the Eastern Cape over the past two years, the competition is making its KZN debut, with entrepreneurs getting a chance to compete for a share of R150 000 in prizes, cash, business development support, media exposure, and Snowflake products.
Premier FMCG marketing executive, Sibongile Mooko, says, “We’re incredibly excited to introduce the competition to KwaZulu-Natal and discover the province’s hidden baking talent. Through Rising Stars, we’re investing in local entrepreneurs by helping transform baking skills into thriving small businesses.”
The competition culminates in a live bake-off where finalists showcase their technical skills, creativity and business potential before judges.
Lots to be won
1st prize: R20 000 cash, a business toolkit worth R30 000, media exposure and Snowflake products.
2nd prize: R15 000 cash, a business toolkit worth R30 000, media exposure and Snowflake products.
3rd prize: R10 000 cash, a business toolkit worth R30 000, media exposure and Snowflake products.
Finalists will also benefit from valuable exposure and networking opportunities with industry experts to help grow their businesses.
The competition is supported by the Chef Training & Innovation Academy, Professional Chef Academy,
The Fusion Cooking School, Tjips & Tjoklits Baking Training, Al Fidaa Foundation, and The Blue Ribbon Chef School.
Enter this month
Bakers from across province can enter in August. The competition is open to amateur and emerging professional bakers who have been operating for less than three years.
For more information about the Snowflake Rising Stars competition and entry details, visit: www.snowflake.co.za/competitions.
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