News and Events
Apromo Trading happenings and community involvement.
Mise En Place 2016
Apromo Trading will exhibit at Mise En Place 2016.
Mise En Place is a trade event initiated by Gault & Millau, presenting an opportunity for industry professionals to engage with premium Australian suppliers and producers. The trade only event will feature masterclasses, exhibitors, demonstrations and the launch of the annual awards programme.
We encourage those with a serious professional interest in chocolate to ask us for an invitation, and to participate in our classes and taste...
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Stocktake: One day closed 01-07-2016
On Friday 1st of July our Sydney office and warehouse will be closed for stocktake.
Our Melbourne office and warehouse will remain open.
Please contact the office for further information.
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Food Service Australia 2016
We are at Food Service Australia 2016 displaying our wares!
Come visit our stand: H6
This event is open from 22nd to 24th May 2016 at the Royal Hall of Industries in Moore Park, Sydney. It is a trade only event for industry professionals.
Our chefs baked some samples for tasting from our range of frozen products. Also tart shells were filled, glazed and presented for tasting, along with Belgian chocolate and other delicious items.
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Bernice Liam Farng Ewe wins Apromo Trading Award for Academic Achievement in Patisserie
Congratulations to Bernice Liam Farng Ewe upon wining the Apromo Trading Award for Academic Achievement in Patisserie. This merit based award was presented to Bernice by Nick Page, Apromo Trading’s General Manager for Victoria, at the William Angliss Institute Graduation ceremony on Wednesday 9th March 2016. Apromo Trading sponsors the award twice a year. The award includes a gift voucher for professional tools and equipment from Cedar Hospitality Supplies, paid for by Apromo Trading. This...
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Recent and Forthcoming Food Fairs
Apromo Trading products will be displayed at upcoming food fairs. These trade only events are restricted to members of the retail, foodservice and hospitality industry and attract buyers from restaurants, cafes, bars, caterers, healthcare, fast food, bakeries and venues.
Fine Food Queensland in Brisbane during April
Apromo Trading products will have a presence at Fine Food QLD held over the days 10th to 12th April 2016 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Our brands and...
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Michel Eyckerman Chocolate Masterclasses
We were honoured to host chef Michel Eyckerman from Belcolade during March 2016. Michel fills the roles of Chocolate Centre Supervisor and of Technical Advisor Patisserie & Chocolate with Belcolade. He has previously won gold medals at Richmont Cup 2014, Les Pellons D’or 2013 and Fonds Arthur Troch 1998.
Michel presented Chocolate Masterclasses at the William Angliss Institute in Melbourne and at the Puratos Innovation Centre in Sydney, attended by chocolatiers, chefs, apprentices and staff.
In Melbourne,...
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Easter shop now open at Rhodes
Our Rhodes head office is again running an Easter Shop. This warehouse outlet open to the public is an opportunity to purchase fine imported chocolates and confectionery at wholesale prices. Visiting has become an annual pilgrimage for some of our customers.
Open now until Easter Thursday 24th March at 8 Leeds Street Rhodes. Hours 10am to 6pm.
Lots of goodies available!
All sales are cash only, no account sales nor EFTPOS facilities available.
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PatisFrance Product Development Tour By Emmanuel Mollois
Emmanuel Mollois, corporate pastry chef with PatisFrance, visited during February 2016 to work with Apromo Trading and its clients, visiting several sites in Sydney and Melbourne.
While at Apromo Trading head office at Rhodes, Emmanuel ran training for staff. Attending were team members from management, reception, admin, sales and IT, to increase and support general product knowledge. Such ongoing technical support enhances Apromo Trading’s ability to promote and support our imported products into the Australian...
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Brunetti Masterclass
Emmanuel Mollois conducted a masterclass for staff at the iconic Melbourne family owned business Brunettis.
Emmanuel was supported by Filip Tibos, pastry chef with Apromo Trading, with the two days of training featuring products from Patis France. Apromo Trading provides such professional development to local clients with large commercial kitchens, supporting the products and brands we import from Europe.
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Natalie Colombege Wins Apromo Trading Excellence in Patisserie Scholarship
Congratulations to Natalie Colombege who has been awarded the Apromo Trading Excellence in Patisserie Scholarship. The scholarship is available to promising non-apprentice full time William Angliss Institute Certificate IV Patisserie students, the highest level achievable, and assists students with tutoring and fee payments.
A former teacher who has decided to pursue her passion for patisserie Natalie was chosen due to her ability, attitude and diligence and is seen here being congratulated by our General Manager...
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