All Craft Bakery articles – Page 23
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NewsBaking Industry Awards 2021: Craft Bakery Business Award
We reveal which of the three finalists took the craft crown at this year’s event
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NewsCraft Bakers Association appoints recruitment advisor
Lisa Nicholls has joined the trade body as recruitment and retention advisor with a focus on growing membership
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FeatureCan doughnut newcomers take a bite out of the market?
Independent doughnut players are looking to take a bite out of the big boys, and they’re not afraid to invest some dough in the process
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NewsCooplands bought by forecourt firm EG Group
The acquisition of the bakery chain, which is headquartered in Scarborough, will see it strengthen EG Group’s foodservice offer and venture into the petrol forecourt market
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NewsSurvey of craft bakers shows enduring demand for sweet treats
Research by the Craft Bakers Association shows sales of sweet products have risen for over a third of its members over the past year
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FeatureBaking industry figures reveal their favourite bread
Familiar faces from the baking industry relive the best loaves they’ve ever had the pleasure of sampling
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NewsLovingly Artisan upgrades with wood pellet-powered oven
The four-deck Polin model will double bread-making capacity and help reduce the craft baker’s environmental footprint
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NewsBread Ahead to open site in Southwark Cathedral
The London bakery is to take up a six-month residency at the cathedral where it will serve seasonal menu items for breakfast and lunch
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NewsDelivering the goods: new bakery equipment round-up
From cooling and refrigeration to production and baking, we round up some of the new bakery equipment to hit the market
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FeatureHow Waterfields bounced back from tough times
After small beginnings in Leigh between the wars, the family baker has endured vicissitudes over the years and now boasts 35 shops across north west England
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InterviewHow Flourish Craft Bakery triumphed at Britain’s Best Loaf 2021
Brother and sister team Paul and Helen O’Connell discuss the French inspiration behind their Britain’s Best Loaf Wholegrain category winner, and business plans post-Covid
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AnalysisCan drive-thrus help bakery to move up a gear?
Businesses from coffee shops to traditional bakers are eyeing the potential of drive-thru locations as consumer habits change, but it’s a route that comes with challenges
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Promotional featureTackling HFSS in baked goods and patisserie
Upcoming high-fat, salt and sugar legislation is set to challenge traditional marketing methods for baked goods and patisserie brands at retail level. Here, Puratos UK outlines the scale of the problem and illustrates ways to tackle the issue with bespoke product solutions and technical support.
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InterviewMeet the micro bakery behind Britain’s best gluten-free loaf
Alexandra Vaughan, the baker behind The Crow’s Rest Bakehouse, discusses gluten-free baking as a micro bakery and what it felt like to win the gluten-free category in Britain’s Best Loaf 2021
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NewsBaker of the Year 2021 finalists revealed
The three individuals shortlisted for this award demonstrate passion, leadership, and technical prowess
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NewsCustomer Focus Award 2021 finalists revealed
These businesses have put customers at the heart of their strategy, securing new business and increased loyalty along the way
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NewsCraft Bakery Business Award 2021 finalists unveiled
Scotland has a strong presence in this category as two of the finalists can be found north of the border. Find out who they are here
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InterviewHow Beefcake Café made its award-winning Glasgow Sourdough
The Glasgow business topped the Plain Sourdough category at Britain’s Best Loaf 2021. Here, we take a deep dive into the loaf’s creation
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NewsScottish Bakers survey reveals extent of skill shortage
Three quarters of respondents said they had ‘hard to fill’ vacancies with lack of experience and motivation cited among the reasons for recruitment issues
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FeatureHow can craft bakers mill their own flour?
British Baker examines the options available to smaller scale operators looking to go back to basics for flour production