Big Bears Donuts has just returned from the Baking Association of Australia National Donut Competition where they were successfully recognised in three categories.
Big Bears received silver in the ring donut section which means they have the second best in the country.
They also won bronze for their jam donut and bronze in the savoury creation category with a cob loaf donut.
The event was held in Sydney and when you consider their dough does not have any preservatives and were already nine hours old when they arrived at the competition, it was an impressive outcome.
Owner Ewan Fotheringham was proud of the results and also enjoyed meeting and speaking with many reps and owners in the industry.
As with many small businesses, the costs are forever rising and winter in particular can be a struggle. Big Bears have been busy doing markets and other events with their trucks well known all over Gippsland.
“The Light Up Lakes Winter Festival event was a good boost and we very much appreciate the support we receive from our local community throughout the year,” Ewan said.
“Ingredient costs just keep going up, for example before Christmas one part of our Cadbury order was $104, in February it was $124 for the same quantity, now it is $156 and there will be another price rise in September.
“My reply when asked how we are going is ‘as good as we can possibly hope for with the economy that we have’,” Ewan said.
