All Craft Bakery articles
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NewsThe Artful Baker ceases trading due to inflationary pressures
Despite backing from Warburtons, the Dorset-based biscotti brand was liquidated after months of cash flow issues
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NewsGail’s Bakery managing director reveals expansion plans for 2024
The company’s shop estate will hit 135 by the end of May, including a new Bristol site, with three more set for London stations later this year and opportunities sought around Manchester and Birmingham
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NewsReal Bread Campaign launches manifesto for ‘better bread Britain’
Campaign is calling on the next government to implement key proposals to help cash-strapped bakery SMEs thrive once again on the high street
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FeatureFive reasons to enter the Baking Industry Awards in 2024
The deadline for the Baking Industry Awards 2024 draws near, meaning there is no time like the present to shout about your achievements
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NewsOpening Doors #8: new shops for craft bakeries across the UK
Inaugural shop ventures, second retail stores, and refurbishment of a third outlet comprise our latest round-up of new craft bakery openings
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NewsBowla among bakeries vying to become Aldi’s Next Big Thing
Six bakery suppliers are competing to become a Specialbuy at over 1,000 Aldi stores nationwide as the Channel 4 TV show returns for a second series
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InterviewHow all-female bakery The Biskery found success while putting family first
Founders Lisa Shephed and Saskia Roskam operate a business model which offers flexibility and family-first working, a notion which they believe more bakeries should embrace
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NewsBakers urged to sign up for National Doughnut Week 2024
Businesses can now register to take part in the annual event, which aims to raise money for The Children’s Trust through the sale of doughnuts
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NewsNew white paper aims to inspire tech adoption among SMEs
Government-backed programme Made Smarter joins forces with several tech institutes in the North West to help demystify digital transformation for food and drink manufacturers
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InterviewChinatown Bakery co-owner Simon Tang on growing the brand beyond London
The business is starting to stand out among others in the Chinese enclave through its recent retail expansions, manufacturing investments, and significant growth ambitions
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NewsShortlist revealed for Scottish Baker of the Year 2024/25
Harry Gow, Stephens Bakery, Mimi’s Bakehouse and Fisher & Donaldson are among those in the running for the award, with the winners revealed at a gala dinner on 11 May
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NewsMurdoch Allan expands to Dundee with bakery acquisition
Scottish bakery has made a “significant step forward” in its expansion plans with the deal enabling production outside of Aberdeenshire for the first time
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InterviewBread Ahead founder Matthew Jones on expansion, staffing, and doughnuts
Growth is on the agenda for artisan bakery Bread Ahead as it targets more sites in London as well as the Middle East and Asia
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NewsLamb & Potato Pie crowned British Pie Awards 2024 winner
Middleton in Teesdale Fish & Chip Shop saw its Minted Wensleydale Lamb & Potato Pie named Supreme Champion at the 16th edition of the annual competition
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NewsBettys craft bakery switches to electric vehicles for café delivery fleet
North Yorkshire-based family-run firm moves along its decarbonisation journey with two new vans to make daily deliveries to its estate of five outlets
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Product NewsBakers unveil cakes, doughnuts, and more for Mother’s Day 2024
Bakers have been busy whipping up sweet treats ahead of Mother’s Day with layer cakes, indulgent doughnuts, beautifully crafted biscuits, and macarons on offer
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NewsBakery items strike gold at Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2024
A sticky toffee slump cake, a plant-based sausage roll, and a whole host of sweet and savoury snacks are among the gold winners at this year’s competition
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NewsCornish Bakery eyes further expansion after double-digit sales growth
Latest financial results for the independent bakery chain reports 13% growth in turnover compared to the year prior, with at least 10 new sites set to open by this summer
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NewsHampshire-based Tilley’s Bakery seeks new bakers or buyer to avoid closure
Family-run firm in Hythe, Hampshire, will close in a matter of weeks if a suitable buyer or new bakers cannot be found with 14 other jobs at risk
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NewsGet your entries in for the Baking Industry Awards 2024
The hunt is on for the best people, products, and businesses the baking industry has to offer