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InterviewHow 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
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Brian McErlain on starting Bertie’s Bakery amid a pandemic
The founder reflects on what it was like to open a business in the shadow of Covid-19 and reveals the lessons learned from his time at Genesis Crafty
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Cooplands CEO Belinda Youngs on Covid, sausage rolls and growth agenda
In her first year as Cooplands CEO Belinda Youngs has put into place an ambitious growth agenda, opened new shops and explored new routes to market, all during a global pandemic
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How three black-owned bakeries are blazing a trail
With more consumers looking to support black-owned businesses, we speak to three entrepreneurs about the misconceptions, challenges and opportunities they’ve encountered on their baking journeys
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Pie trends 2021: from vegan to food-to-go
The vegan trend shows no sign of slowing down in the pie category but there’s also room for growth in lunchtime occasions, according to some of the UK’s major pie players
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Why this head baker is starting Women Bakers Project
London-based head baker Cindy Zurias wants to build a supportive and encouraging platform designed to celebrate women in the artisanal baking community
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Q&A: How did the pandemic impact the UK pie market?
Some of the UK’s biggest piemakers, including Pukka, Pieminister and Holland’s, lift the lid on bestselling products, innovation, and how the industry coped during the pandemic
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Grace’s Bakery on its Baking Industry Awards win
Sarah Redrup, marketing manager at Grace’s Bakery, was delighted – but surprised – with the company’s success at the Baking Industry Awards after a year of uncertainty
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What’s life like for bakery students in 2021?
Bakery students have seen primarily hands-on courses become theory-based ones, and had work experience and internship opportunities stripped away
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How Carrs Pasties is taking savoury pastries into 2021
Carrs Pasties has grown from a tiny business to one eyeing UK-wide sales over the next few years
