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

News from the artisan collective

  • Romesh Ranganathan becomes part-owner of Coughlans Bakery

  • Welsh craft bakery receives financial support for net zero ambition

  • Lancashire bakery chain Oddie’s seeks rescue deal to avoid closure

  • Baking industry reacts to Autumn Budget 2024

  • Opening Doors #13: new outlets unveiled by craft bakeries

  • Aidan Monks lifts Baker of the Year title for second time in 2024

  • Pettigrew Bakeries triumphs as Craft Bakery Business of the Year 2024

  • Cutter & Squidge secures Online Bakery Business of the Year 2024

  • Baking Industry Awards 2024 winners revealed

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