Invitation to the XIV. Saint Stephen’s Day Bread Competition of the Hungarian Bakers’ Association

By: Trademagazin Date: 2025. 04. 14. 11:24

The Hungarian Bakers’ Association has officially launched the 14th annual St. Stephen’s Day Bread Competition for 2025, one of the most prestigious events in the country’s baking industry. The aim is to foster innovation and uphold the high standards of traditional Hungarian baking while encouraging new products that reflect evolving consumer preferences.

🥖 Bakeries can enter in three categories:

St. Stephen’s Day Bread of 2025
Innovative Bread
Layered Pastry for On-the-Go Consumption

Only products made with 100% Hungarian ingredients are eligible for the competition. Winners will not only receive professional recognition, but also cash prizes.

📅 Key Dates and Details:

Entry deadline: April 30, 2025
Entry fee: HUF 5,000 + VAT per product
First round (preliminary judging): May 14, 2025
Second round (public finals with media): June 4, 2025

The top 9 products selected in the preliminary round will compete in the public final round, open to media representatives. The winner must also agree to attend the official press event and supply and sell their winning product at the national celebration on August 20 in Budapest.

🔗 For more information and registration:

👉 https://pekszovetseg.hu/xiv-szent-istvan-napi-kenyerverseny/

This competition is a key opportunity for Hungarian bakeries to showcase their craft, blend tradition with innovation, and potentially create Hungary’s official bread for 2025.