date:Jun 14, 2013
In this case those suppliers are the smaller, often franchised bakeries that compete with Coles, Sims said.
In the past few years, Coles has heavily promoted its in-store bakeries and introduced a number of rustic bread lines. Many of these artisan-like breads have been par-baked and frozen before being finished off before sale, whereas many independent bakeries make their bread from scratch in the bakery on the day of sale.