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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Andrea Stevens, commercial director, Four Anjels
As the only original founder left at the Cheltenham-based sweet treat supplier, Stevens warns that success brings demand and managing it has been a real challenge
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group unveils senior hires to support growth and innovation
Steve Challouma has started in his new role as the manufacturers’s first chief growth officer, while Jo Smith will become its chief product officer later this month
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OpinionWhat bakery cafe operators should know about the new right to work rules
TrustID operations director Christie Lewis explains what the changes mean for hospitality businesses ahead of the busy Christmas trading period
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NewsHost for 2026 Baking Industry Awards revealed
This year’s celebrity host is a top-notch TV presenter and comedian who will help reveal the winners at the black-tie ceremony on Wednesday 25 November
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Jennifer Rinkoff, head of NPD and marketing, Rinkoff Bakery
Rinkoff was the first female to enter management at the fifth-generation family business in East London, and has battled through to modernise its product and marketing strategies
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NewsBakery manufacturer Norac Foods UK names Blerina Essen as new CEO
Assuming the newly designated leadership role, she supersedes former UK MD Jean-Pascal Allemand who steps down after more than a quarter of a century with the family-owned firm
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OpinionGreggs manufacturing consolidation called “sensible” for efficiency but union shares concerns
A bakery consultant and market analyst offer explanations and insights into the bakery chain’s plans to close four production sites, with a workers union deeply concerned by proposed job losses
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NewsLeading the way: latest senior hires in the baking industry unveiled
Bakery suppliers in Cumbria, Harrogate, Bolton, and London as well as national and regional retail chains have announced leadership appointments to support their next phases of growth
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NewsGreggs to cut over 700 jobs as part of manufacturing site consolidation
Bakery chain is considering closing four manufacturing sites in Enfield, North Lakes, Pettigrews, and Seaham over a two-and-a-half-year period, whilst also sourcing some products from specialist suppliers
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Wayne O’Boyle, site manager, Whitworth Bros
O’Boyle have progressed from engineering student to site manager of Whitworth’s Whitley Bridge mill, said to be the most advanced flour mill in the world
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NewsHovis Avonmouth strike suspended after improved offer
Continuous strike action has been called off following eleventh hour pay talks to allow distribution drivers at the Bristol site to vote on a new pay offer
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NewsHovis delivery drivers’ strike could cause bread shortages
Unite union members at the bakery’s Avonmouth site are set to strike indefinitely after rejecting a 3% pay rise
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Darren Hillyer, multi-skilled electric truck driver, ADM Milling
Hillyer has been a proud part of ADM’s Implementation team with responsibility for pioneering the transition from diesel trucks to electric over the last few years
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NewsDawns Foods launches search for 2027 student ambassadors
Initiative sees students gain valuable hands-on work experience with Dawn as well as the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity in recipe development using the company’s ingredients
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NewsFresh new talent: Rising Star Award 2026 finalists unveiled
The future of the baking industry is in good hands, if the four finalists of this category are anything to go by
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NewsGet to know the Team of the Year 2026 finalists
Teams ranging in size from six people to more than 200 are among the finalists in this Baking Industry Awards 2026 category
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NewsBaker of the Year 2026 finalists revealed
The hotly contested category of the Baking Industry Awards 2026 seeks passionate and talented bakers that have made positive impacts on their respective businesses over the past year
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NewsBakery firms and café franchisees named for paying below minimum wage
Bakeries are among the Department for Business & Trade’s list of 658 companies which have been penalised for underpaying a total of around £4m to over 27,000 staff
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NewsUnlocking potential: charity expands baking enterprise at HMP Northumberland
New 500 st ft facility will help the charity organisation triple the number of serving prisoners it has training and working in catering services up to 30
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NewsDrum roll please: Baking Industry Awards 2026 finalists revealed
Finalists for each category have been announced, so check out the people, products, and businesses in the running for a trophy