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NewsNetflix cake show star among mentors of students at 2026 Renshaw Cup
A group of 16 promising bakery talents recently completed three days of masterclasses, hands-on training, and competitions at British Bakels manufacturing site in Liverpool
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NewsNew leadership appointments at Greggs, Cybake, Reiser and more
Two new CFOs, a head baker, a head of customer success, and sales managers are among the latest senior hires within baking industry
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NewsStrategic hires unveiled at Mr Whippy ahead of £15m doughnut factory launch
Treats brand has made a raft of senior appointments, including baking industry veteran Jacqui Jackson as head of NPD, as it gears up to open its new Sheffield facility later this summer
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Sam Leatherby, executive pastry chef, London Hilton on Park Lane
Executive pastry chef at the age of 29, Leatherby worked his way up the ranks at the London Hilton on Park Lane having joined as an apprentice in Heathrow
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FeatureInside Cerealto’s UK growth plan: speed, scale and a co-manufacturing model
Bosco Fonts, CEO of the Madrid-headquartered business, highlights its speed of innovation and co-manufacturing capabilites for brands of biscuit, cereal bars, rice cakes and more in the UK
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FeatureWhat impact does hot weather have on bakery sales?
As temperatures rise, bakeries are navigating a complex mix of stronger spending, shifting consumer tastes, and heat-driven operational challenges
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Sam Burton, buyer, Just Desserts
As a buyer for the Bradford-based manufacturer, Burton values not just price but also good service and meaningful, long-lasting relationships with ingredients suppliers
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NewsGail’s appoints international managing director
Bakery chain eyes opportunities overseas as it brings on board Harry Goss, former partner and head of foodservice at McWin Capital Partners which has backed Gail’s since 2021
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NewsBrook Food names Mike Moran as managing director
Moran’s transition to the leadership role at the Somerset-based bakery equipment supplier is said to be the culmination of a long-term succession plan
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NewsWilliam Reed UK managing director Lorraine Hendle to leave after 27 years
Hendle has lead and shaped William Reed’s portfolio of brands including British Baker, The Grocer, Food Manufacture, Morning Advertiser, Restaurant, and Retail Week
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Ken Potts, chief science officer, Modern Baker
“Nutrition science only matters if it can be incorporated into products that taste good, work commercially, and make sense to the consumer,” says Potts, who developed the recipe for Modern Baker’s Superloaf
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InterviewKeep it simple: Cake Box CEO Sukh Chamdal’s top lessons for business
Chamdal shares the thinking behind his fast-scaling egg-free bakery brand – from simplifying operations to tapping into trends and meeting modern consumer expectations
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OpinionPositivity is the secret ingredient for success in the baking industry
Positivity isn’t just a nice-to-have in the bakery world – it’s essential for overcoming challenges, building communities and driving lasting success
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Mike Cutting, design & creative lead, Emmi Desserts UK
A successful food photoshoot takes time, trust, and collaboration, says Maidenhead-based Cutting, who is leading the creative direction of the sweet bakery manufacturer
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NewsGive your bakery hero the recognition they deserve
Do you know someone who makes the baking industry a better place to be? Then be sure to nominate them for the Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry award
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NewsHead baker and training specialist among speakers at Wales Bakery Conference
Keynote speakers at next week’s free-to-attend event in Cardiff include the head baker at Harrods, the director of a 112-year-old Welsh bakery brand, and the CEO of a specialist awarding organisation
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NewsIndustry commemorates Brook Food & Bakery Equipment founder Steve Wells
Baking industry pays tribute to Steve Wells who founded Brook over 30 years ago
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OpinionNew occupational certificates set to reshape bakery talent pipeline
Success of a ‘generational reform’ of further education will depend on industry collaboration to ensure baking is not simply included but properly represented within the new framework
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NewsNew leaders announced at Lesaffre, Pret, The Compleat Food Group and more
A trio of new MDs, a marketing director, chief supply chain officer, and strategic advisor are the latest appointments made by bakery retail chains, wholesale manufacturers, and ingredients suppliers
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NewsFive reasons why you should enter the Baking Industry Awards 2026
From peer approval and business boosts to media coverage and honouring staff, there are a wide range of benefits to bakeries that participate in the coveted Baking Industry Awards