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InterviewAnthony Fletcher on Urban Legend’s healthier doughnut quest
Former Graze boss Anthony Fletcher discusses the creation process behind the ‘better for you’ doughnut brand and his future plans
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Paul UK CEO Mark Hilton on leading during the Covid crisis
After nine years in Romania, Mark Hilton returned to the UK to become CEO of Paul UK – and then the pandemic hit. Here, he discusses digital, delivery, and focusing on growth at last
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What is life like for a female miller in the UK?
Emily Munsey of family-owned business Wessex Mill discusses life as a female miller and why the industry needs an injection of talent
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Food sector puts profit before health, says Modern Baker
The manufacturer of Superloaf, winner of the Innovation category at Britain’s Best Loaf, advocates biochemistry over traditional food science in the quest for healthier bread
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How Flourish Craft Bakery triumphed at Britain’s Best Loaf 2021
Brother and sister team Paul and Helen O’Connell discuss the French inspiration behind their Britain’s Best Loaf Wholegrain category winner, and business plans post-Covid
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Meet 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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Q&A: Tesco dessert buyer on inspiration for Christmas range
Kirsty Preston discusses the trends that inspired Tesco’s festive range for 2021 as well as some of the NPD highlights
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Interview: Irwin’s Bakery CEO on his plans for growth outside NI
Michael Murphy is determined to make Irwin’s a major player in the UK’s speciality bread market, with a five-year plan of action to help the family-owned bakery achieve this ambition
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How 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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How 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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John Gelley reflects on 45 years in the baking industry
Ahead of his retirement in July, Gelley discusses what it was like being the first person outside of the US to join Dawn Foods, surprising bakery trends and the decline of the high street baker
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Interview: John Lindsay on CSM split and Baker & Baker growth agenda
The Baker & Baker CEO is looking forward to a bright future as he discusses what the split from CSM means for the business, his growth agenda and the unexpected rise of doughnuts
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Genesis Bakery on Biscakes, ownership and working with M&S
Commercial director JP Lyttle discusses how the business has changed since it was saved from administration in 2019 and how its relationship with M&S has developed
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Video: John Lindsay outlines plans for Baker & Baker
The CEO discusses his immediate plans for the newly formed company following its separation from CSM Bakery Solutions
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BSA director Jim Winship on Covid, delivery and Natasha’s Law
In celebration of British Sandwich Week, we talk to British Sandwich & Food to Go Association director Jim Winship about the challenges and opportunities facing the market
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Why you should enter the Baking Industry Awards 2021
The Baking Industry Awards deadline draws near so we caught up with previous winners to find out what benefits they got from winning
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Dean Arbel on sourdough and his ambitions for Bertinet Bakery
The Bread Factory’s group managing director is on a mission to bring sourdough to the masses, but refuses to compromise on the simplicity of Bertinet Bakery’s products in the process
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Cake Box CEO Sukh Chamdal on the rise of his egg-free cake concept
His original business idea had firm household roots, and over 150 stores later the co-founder insists the company still has a strong familial bond
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How can bakeries and cafes make the most of outdoor seating?
Since lockdown restrictions eased on 12 April the nation has acclimatised to outdoor dining, regardless of weather. So, what can businesses do to capitalise on this safely?
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Why Proper Cornish longs for a return to the ‘old normal’
The Bakery Manufacturer of the Year looks forward to markets opening up again, the chance to make the most of its new facilities, and the opportunity to celebrate its BIA success in person
