All Craft Bakery articles – Page 9
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Autumn statement: mixed reaction from baking industry
Despite the Chancellor announcing several initiatives yesterday aimed at helping various businesses, concerns remain for the continued challenges facing craft bakers
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Industry urged to support new lead baker apprenticeship
Level 3 embraces skills needed by modern-day bakers, including leadership of production areas and product development
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Calls for business rate reform to protect craft bakers
Bakery franchise owner and the Craft Bakers Association want to see an overhaul of the tax rate system in the governement’s Autumn Statement next week
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Opening Doors #5: craft bakeries take on new premises
An inaugural shop, a relocating café, and a first UK venture for a high-end international brand feature in our latest round-up of new openings
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Tim Goodwin crowned Baker of the Year 2023
Visionary founder of The Street Bakeshop in Hampshire takes home the Baker of the Year trophy for the second time in three years
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Two Magpies Bakery wins inaugural Employer of the Year award
The family-run East Anglian bakery chain got the nod from judges for investing heavily in its staff including in-house training and development as well as freedom to express ideas
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Fisher & Donaldson wins Craft Bakery Business of the Year 2023
Fife-based family-run firm follows up from its finalist place in 2022 by taking home the trophy this year
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The Old Store Norfolk claims Customer Experience Award 2023
Extensive product knowledge and awareness of allergens, along with warm and friendly engagement, were exhibited by the staff at the category winning bakery
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Jordan Skeet from Bread Source secures Rising Star Award 2023
Jordan is the future of the baking industry, declared the judges, as the Bread Source night baker’s passion and thirst for knowledge shone throughout the judging process
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Ole & Steen appoints new UK managing director
Graham Hollinshead joins the board of directors at the Danish bakery café brand, which is also looking for a successor to outgoing group CEO Jason Cotta
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Craft Bakers Association launches mental health and leadership training
How to lead a successful bakery shift and support employees with their mental health will be covered by the courses which are available at a discounted rate for CBA members
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Three new bakeries opening in London this autumn
A trio of businesses are expanding their estates across the capital, offering baked goods with French, American, and Indian influences
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Bread Ahead unveils afternoon tea offering
Top-rated artisan bakery is serving a decadent selection of freshly-baked delights at its new upstairs space with views into the pastry kitchen
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Williams The Baker to close after 96 years of business
The South Dorset craft bakery calls time on trading but the family is keen to hear from anyone who is interested in continuing the business
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Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2024 open for entry
Third edition of the annual competition aims to showcase the best products from the specialist food & drink sector across 11 different categories
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Project D opens first doughnut shop in York
Derby-based doughnut specialist marks its first move into brick & mortar retail with the opening of a flagship store on Parliament Street in York city centre
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National Doughnut Week confirmed for May 2024
Bakers encouraged to participate in fundraising next year after the 2023 event helped generate over £43k for The Children’s Trust
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Unox unveils Bakertop-X combi ovens for bakeries
Designed to meet the needs of bakeries and pastry shops, the BakerTop-X comes with the voice activated ‘Hey Unox’ programme
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Opening Doors #4: craft bakeries unveil new outlets
Our latest new openings list includes London outlets from three different brands, a vegan café in Stockton, and the nation’s smallest bakery shop in Edinburgh
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Lifft Group diversifies via Jacksons The Baker acquisition
Allen Jackson Bakery Ltd’s purchase of the Derbyshire-based bakery marks a shift away from the transport-focussed portfolio of its parent company