All articles by Amy North – Page 33
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FeatureDiversity: how bakery is building a community for all
What is the baking industry doing to promote diverse voices and offer opportunities to those who may not have considered it as a career?
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InterviewWonky warriors: how Earth & Wheat gives purpose to surplus
Fourth generation baker James Eid founded the wonky bakery subscription box last year, rescuing 300 tonnes of surplus in the process
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NewsUpfield buys minority stake in egg alternative Oggs
The deal will help Oggs scale up its distribution by leveraging Upfield’s global network and improve R&D in the plant-based protein category, according to the firms
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NewsWorld’s biggest Greggs to open in Primark’s flagship store
The Tasty by Greggs 130-seater café, located in Primark’s Birmingham store, will serve up familiar favourites from the brand in a new setting
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NewsWhich city has the most bakery jobs available (and what do they pay)?
Bakers are among the most in demand trades, according to a study by business comparison experts Bionic, with those in Nottingham being paid above the rest
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Product NewsValentine’s Day 2022: cakes, cupcakes and more NPD revealed
Bakers across the nation are helping shoppers celebrate the romantic occasion with a host of NPD including decadent layer cakes, sweet doughnuts and even chocolate frogs
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NewsHummingbird Bakery revamps look and eyes nationwide expansion
The American style bakery, which was bought in a pre-pack administration deal last year, is entering the next phase of its evolution
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NewsSSP Group sales recovery dampened by Omicron
The travel food & drink specialist said the first four months of its financial year were ‘good’ despite the impact of Omicron on the travel market
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Product NewsIngredients round-up: Bakels, Dawn and I.T.S unveil NPD
Vegan-friendly toppings, natural flavour enhancers and indulgent, but sustainable, cream fillings are among the new products available to bakers
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NewsDr Oetker shakes up UK management team
John Brassington has been appointed as joint managing director, replacing Georg Heerdegen Parsbo who has joined the international board for the pizza and home baking firm
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InterviewGwyn’s Bakery, Horsham: where cinnamon buns outsell sourdough
Owner Benjamin Lines discusses how the West Sussex bakery is putting value back into bread while battling rising prices and recruitment challenges
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NewsMono’s Chris Huish to retire after 42 years with the firm
Huish, director of independent sales at Mono Equipment, is set to retire at the end of the month with Simon Moon taking on the role
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Product NewsBuns to puddings: new bakery launches for Veganuary 2022
From hot puddings to vegan rolls, buns, brioche and more, we look at the latest vegan-friendly NPD to hit the market
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NewsSt Neots bakery opens after smashing crowdfunding targets
Elsie May’s Electric Lounge Café, Bar & Bakery has opened after raising £17,000 to help transform the unit into a café, bar and bakery
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Product NewsRich’s, Rustlers and Fibre One unveil new bakery products
Cookies with confectionery classics baked in, microwavable pancakes and lower calorie brownies are among the new bakery products to be revealed this month
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Product NewsBaker & Baker unveils lower fat and sugar doughnuts
The Simpsons doughnuts, produced under a licensing partnership with Disney, utilise patented technology to reduce the sugar content by around 38%
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NewsMcVitie’s unveils £10m Golden Moments campaign
The campaign includes headline sponsorship of ITV show Britain’s Got Talent and will celebrate McVitie’s classics including Chocolate Digestives and Jaffa Cakes
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FeatureCan these five bakery treats go big in 2022?
Snickerdoodles, pretzel sticks and ice cream stuffed doughnuts are among the bakery items predicted hit the mainstream this year according to the Baileys Treat Report
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NewsBakers urged to sign up for National Doughnut Week
The weeklong fundraising event, which sees a portion of doughnut sales from participating businesses donate to The Children’s Trust, takes place from 7-15 May
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NewsAxe-throwing duo venture into doughnut business
The first Harry’s Handcrafted Donuts shop was opened by Jack Beadle and Richard Bridge who also run axe-throwing business Hatchet Harry’s

















