The Artisan Collective

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Revealed: Britain’s best artisan bakeries of 2024

2024-01-31T09:00:00+00:00By

British Baker reveals the 2024 Bakers’ Dozen – the top 13 artisan bakeries as voted for by industry experts

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The Artisan Collective returns for 2025

2024-09-16T11:48:00+01:00By

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

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How to find your bakery tribe (and sell more loaves in the process)

2024-02-20T15:11:00+00:00By

Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor from award-winning bakery Lovingly Artisan offer a masterclass in how to build and connect with your bakery’s community

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In pictures: The Artisan Collective 2024

2024-02-07T15:45:00+00:00By

Passion, skills, and community spirit were in abundance at The Artisan Collective 2024, which took place at The Compound in Birmingham on 30 January

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A baker at The Bread Factory's Hendon bakery shaping dough

The Bread Factory kicks off ‘growing bakers’ apprenticeship programme

Left to Right Dr Andrew Wilkinson, Jannike Taylor, and Aidan Monks credit Jenny Jones Photography

Lovingly Artisan partners with farmers to grow rye in Cumbria

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Real Bread Campaign names new ambassadors

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Opening Doors #12: craft bakeries expand their shop estates

Two Magpies Bakery in Holt

Two Magpies Bakery rebrands Holt café to tap into on-the-go market

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Craft bakers roll out limited-edition loaves for Sourdough September 2024

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The Artisan Collective returns for 2025

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Birds Bakery unveils new lunch range and extended opening hours

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Sourdough Sophia raises £500k via crowdfunding to power expansion

Cornish Bakery new Nottingham site

Cornish Bakery confirms four new shops as part of 2024 estate expansion

  • The Bread Factory kicks off ‘growing bakers’ apprenticeship programme

  • Lovingly Artisan partners with farmers to grow rye in Cumbria

  • Real Bread Campaign names new ambassadors

  • Opening Doors #12: craft bakeries expand their shop estates

  • Two Magpies Bakery rebrands Holt café to tap into on-the-go market

  • Craft bakers roll out limited-edition loaves for Sourdough September 2024

  • The Artisan Collective returns for 2025

  • Birds Bakery unveils new lunch range and extended opening hours

  • Sourdough Sophia raises £500k via crowdfunding to power expansion

  • Cornish Bakery confirms four new shops as part of 2024 estate expansion