All Craft Bakery articles – Page 27
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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
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InterviewHow Joe’s Bakery made Britain’s Best Loaf 2021
British Baker caught up with Joe’s Bakery owner Martin Hunt to find out about the origins of the winning prune & cardamom loaf and the bakery behind it
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NewsBritain’s Best Loaf 2021 revealed
We reveal the winners in six categories as well as the loaf that took home the ultimate title at the 2021 event
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Promotional featureHow to achieve quicker, cost-effective dough dividing
Given the rising costs of ingredients and the demand for uniform bakery products, accurate dough dividing has never been more important, says Handtmann. So what are the main principles needed to achieve this?
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FeatureBakers reveal their favourite piece of equipment
We speak to the industry’s flour-dusted stalwarts to find out what their go-to bit of kit is and why
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NewsReal Bread Campaign reveals new ambassador line-up
Aidan Monks, Peter Cook and Charlotte Nemeth are among the campaign’s new ambassadors which were chosen for their passion, communications, and expertise
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FeatureCBA survey shows bread sales rise for 31% of craft bakers
Figures from the trade body also reveal the enduring appeal of white bread and rising popularity for speciality loaves
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Promotional featureHandling confectionery in an era of healthy food
Understanding the tastes of modern consumers means prioritising natural, quality ingredients without additives, dyes or preservatives. Cesarin looks at how new methodologies can preserve the authenticity of fruit and vegetable flavours to produce sweet and savoury baked goods.
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NewsSeasons Bakery secures win at Farm Shop & Deli Awards
The Ingleton-based bakery is one of nine regional winners and was praised for the passion and care displayed for its people and operations throughout the pandemic
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NewsCooplands to open concessions in Tesco stores
The 136-year-old bakery business is to open sites in the retailer’s Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and Lincoln stores and partner with Heron Foods on a frozen range of products
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NewsCash payments in bakeries fall during pandemic
A survey by the Craft Bakers Association revealed that 82% of bakers reported a decline in shoppers paying by cash throughout the pandemic
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NewsBakery ingredients delayed in transit due to driver shortage
EHL Ingredients says dried foods are stuck in ports because of the HGV crisis but the Federation of Bakers insists there is no impact on the supply of bread and baked goods
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FeatureA closer look at Bread Source's new bakery equipment
Artisan bakery Bread Source has invested in its operations adding new ovens, loader and spiral mixer to its production site. Here, we take a closer look at its new bits of kit