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News
New faces at Bells of Lazonby, Macphie, and Henley Bridge
A new finance director, chairman, and various senior management roles are among the appointments announced at ingredients manufacturers and bakery suppliers
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Cake connoisseurs: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Cake 2024
Industry experts including an Asda buyer, Booths product developer, and head of bakery for Cardiff Metropolitan University are among our illustrious judging panel for Britain’s Best Cake
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News
Délifrance bakes in sustainability progress and goals into first CSR report
Bakery supplier has been able to vastly improve day-to-day practices throughout its supply chain, according to its first CSR report
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Interview
Bread Ahead founder Matthew Jones on expansion, staffing, and doughnuts
Growth is on the agenda for artisan bakery Bread Ahead as it targets more sites in London as well as the Middle East and Asia
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Interview
Convenience and partnerships on agenda for Krispy Kreme in 2024
Growth in convenience and partnerships with innovative social media brands are on the agenda for Krispy Kreme in 2024, according to UK & Ireland MD Jamie Dunning
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News
Jones Village Bakery supports protest against new Welsh farming policy
Welsh Government’s proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme was described as “shambolic” and “ill-thought out” by the Wrexham-based supplier
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Sainsbury’s to reduce scratch baking across in-store bakery estate
More of the retailer’s in-store bakeries will move to a bake-off model as part of wider proposals which could see 1,500 roles cut across the business
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Hampshire-based Tilley’s Bakery seeks new bakers or buyer to avoid closure
Family-run firm in Hythe, Hampshire, will close in a matter of weeks if a suitable buyer or new bakers cannot be found with 14 other jobs at risk
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Baker & Baker teams up with Stronger Together on labour practices
Sweet bakery supplier is now a business partner of the global not-for-profit organisation that aims to reduce labour exploitation across the supply chain
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Interview
Rising star: bakery apprentice Jordan Skeet on how the industry changed his life
Rising Star Award winner and Bread Source baker Jordan Skeet on his life as a bakery apprentice and how it has changed his life
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Opinion
Training diary: my week at The School of Artisan Food
Having secured a place on the five-day bursary course courtesy of the Worshipful Company of Bakers, one young baker details their experience
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News
New faces at Cake Box, Macphie, Middleton Foods, and CoolKit
Latest senior appointments by bakery businesses and suppliers include for director, head of HR, and business development chef roles
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Costa to offer pay increases for 15,000 UK shop staff
Coffee chain is investing £15m to raise UK barista wages by an average of 9%, its fifth successive pay rise in the past three years
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Interview
Bowled over: Bowla co-founder Hannah Worth on the firm’s first year in business
The bowl with the roll first hit the scene in 2023. Nearly a year on, British Baker caught up with entrepreneur Hannah Worth to find out what’s changed and what the future holds for Bowla
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Prima Bakeries Group becomes employee-owned business
The ownership transition forms part of a long-term succession plan for the Cornwall-based business, which owns Cornish Premier Pasties and Prima Bakeries
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Interview
Big interview: CSM Ingredients’ James Dedman on its four pillars of strength
Just four months into the role, general manager James Dedman talks to British Baker about his plans for the UK arm of the international ingredients giant
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Feature
In pictures: The Artisan Collective 2024
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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Interview
Bakery leaders discuss challenges and opportunities for 2024
Recruitment, supply chains, and innovation are front of mind for the baking industry in 2024, as leaders from suppliers, manufacturers, and trade bodies explain
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News
Bakkavor creates 86 new apprenticeship roles for 2024
Food-to-go giant is welcoming its biggest apprenticeship programme in a decade with opportunities at 18 sites across the UK
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Interview
Hill Biscuits CEO Frank Bird on £2m investment plan for factory
New management team is leading the Manchester-based value sweet treat manufacturer on a growth path via equipment enhancements and tech updates