All Craft Bakery articles – Page 3
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NewsThe Bread Guy crowned Scottish Baker of the Year 2024/25
Aberdeen-based artisan bakery, which runs five shops and supplies wholesale to businesses across the Grampian region, claimed the top title as well as six other category trophies
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NewsHow apprenticeship funding could ease the bakery skill gap in Wales
Wales had previously lagged behind in its support for bakery apprentices, but improvements to funding and framework aim to improve the uptake
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NewsBread Ahead unveils academy designed to create ‘next generation of bakers’
Artisan bakery is on the lookout for aspiring bakers to undertake the six-month course for free
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NewsCumbria bakery Lovingly Artisan triumphs at Farm Shop & Deli Awards
The bakery, located in Kendal and run by husband-and-wife-team Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor, beat competition from across the UK to be named Retailer of the Year at the awards
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Promotional featureBakery challenges: producing American-style filled cookies
With American-style filled cookies growing in popularity in the UK, Reiser outlines the challenges of producing these trend-led treats on this side of the pond.
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NewsCompany Bakery moves towards smaller carbon footprint at larger site
Edinburgh-based sourdough specialist is implementing recommendations from a Business Energy Scotland report as it moves into a new bakery in Musselbrugh
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NewsJacksons of Yorkshire acquires craft bakery Lottie Shaw’s
The deal sees two Yorkshire-based family-run bakeries come together with Lottie Shaw’s continuing to trade under its brand name and retain its team
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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