All Craft Bakery articles
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NewsNew owner of historic Doncaster bakery secures £250k for expansion
Rhodes of Thorne, which operates two sites in the city, will use the funding to expand its product range, grow wholesale, and open additional stores
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NewsLancashire bakery chain Oddie’s closes after 120 years in business
Nelson-based business closed all 13 of its shops this weekend with the loss of more than 100 jobs after struggling against skyrocketing energy costs and reduced footfall
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NewsThe Artisan Collective 2025 programme
The community will gather to celebrate artisan bakeries and the people behind them on Tuesday 28 January at The Compound in Birmingham
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NewsBuns from Home CEO Shereen Ritchie steps down
Ritchie is handing the reins back to the London-based bakery’s founder Barney Goff who will continue to drive the company’s expansion plans
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NewsRomesh Ranganathan becomes part-owner of Coughlans Bakery
The stand-up comedian, actor, and TV presenter becomes the first non-family member to join the board of the 87-year-old business, which has a chain of 31 shops
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NewsWelsh craft bakery receives financial support for net zero ambition
Start-up loans from the British Business Bank helped Rosa’s Bakery open in Neath earlier this year, with a council grant used to install an EcoCooling system
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NewsLancashire bakery chain Oddie’s seeks rescue deal to avoid closure
An “eleventh-hour withdrawal” by a buyer has left the family-run bakery, which operates 13 shops and a central production unit in Nelson, facing closure
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NewsBaking industry reacts to Autumn Budget 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcements have left one trade body “profoundly disappointed” while another welcomes the ”long-term approach to tax and regulation”
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NewsOpening Doors #13: new outlets unveiled by craft bakeries
A trio of businesses have launched first-time ventures into brick-and-mortar retail while others have expanded their shop estate or evolved their café
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NewsAidan Monks lifts Baker of the Year title for second time in 2024
Lovingly Artisan owner hasn’t let complacency sink in since winning the category in 2019, continuing to be ‘front and centre’ of his Cumbria-based business
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NewsPettigrew Bakeries triumphs as Craft Bakery Business of the Year 2024
Family-run Cardiff sourdough and pastry specialist wowed the judges with exceptional products, a well thought out business model, and passionate staff
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NewsBaking Industry Awards 2024 winners revealed
A baker from Cumbria, a Cardiff craft bakery, and the UK’s biggest bakery brand are among the winners of the Baking Industry Awards 2024
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NewsCutter & Squidge secures Online Bakery Business of the Year 2024
London-based bakery swung the judges’ decision with a revamped website, lowered delivery prices, and dedicated customer service team
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NewsThe Bread Factory kicks off ‘growing bakers’ apprenticeship programme
Bespoke 12-18-month programme aims to address the ‘critical skills shortage of artisan bakers in the UK’ with 10 new apprentices starting on their journeys this month
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NewsLovingly Artisan partners with farmers to grow rye in Cumbria
Cumbria-based bakery has partnered with farmers and grain experts to grow rye, which will be milled at its new site expected to be operational in a couple of months
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NewsReal Bread Campaign names new ambassadors
The batch of 14 volunteers, including business founders and baking class instructors, are tasked with finding and creating opportunities to fly the flag for real bread
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NewsOpening Doors #12: craft bakeries expand their shop estates
A half dozen bakery brands are serving up fresh artisanal goods to new customers and communities across the nation
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NewsTwo Magpies Bakery rebrands Holt café to tap into on-the-go market
North Norfolk site has transitioned to the Mini Magpies format, focusing on baked goods and drinks for takeaway customers
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Product NewsCraft bakers roll out limited-edition loaves for Sourdough September 2024
Ancient grains and ale, figs and walnuts, and charcoal powder are among the inclusions of new sourdough loaves created for the month-long celebration by the Real Bread Campaign
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NewsThe Artisan Collective returns for 2025
Now in its third year, the event will see members of the artisan bakery community gather for an afternoon of networking, live demonstrations, and community learning