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Cérélia-backed BakeAway ready to roll with growth in British home baking
Corby-based manufacturer has seen 6% growth in volume over the past year, upping its daily output to 55 tonnes of pastry and dough
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Prima Bakeries Group mourns the passing of MD Mark Norton
“He will be missed by all who knew him,” said the company of the man who guided its significant growth over the past 14 years
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My bakery job: Gilbert van der Wal, application scientist, IFF
”While understanding the science is important, hands-on experience is what drives my expertise,” believes the senior bakery enzyme application scientist
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Crosstown names Papa John’s MD Jo Blundell as new CEO to drive growth
The sourdough doughnut specialist, recently acquired by Karali Snacks, appoints the former MD at Papa John’s International
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The Bread Factory appoints head baker Tom Martin to support growth in Manchester
Martin, creator of Britain’s Best Loaf 2024, joins the bakery supplier as it looks expand into a new purpose-built site
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Morrisons considers closing loss-making Rathbones bakery putting 400 jobs at risk
Bakers union reacts ‘furiously’ to proposals which have put nearly 400 jobs at risk as Morrisons looks to close the loss-making site
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My bakery job: Mary Murphy, test baker at Aryzta
“Find yourself a mentor and never stop asking questions,” is the advice offered to young bakers by Aryzta test baker Mary Murphy
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Bakkavor hits back as union takes fight over Spalding pay to Iceland
Industrial action at Bakkavor’s site in Lincolnshire has entered its sixth week with Unite the Union lobbying shareholders in Iceland, but the company is bidding to ‘set the record straight’
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Julia Banton on Roberts Bakery recovery and growth since Northwich fire
Banton, who has recently been promoted to managing director, details how the family-owned business has recovered and rebuilt following the devastating fire
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Baking industry reacts to Autumn Budget 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcements have left one trade body “profoundly disappointed” while another welcomes the ”long-term approach to tax and regulation”
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My bakery job: Kobe Kyeremateng, flavourist at I.T.S
The job of a flavourist is not just to mimic existing flavours but also to create new and unique flavours, Kyeremateng explains
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Flour Power Group, Macphie and Macpac name new hires
New hires have been named including a managing director for Patisserie Valerie and Bakers + Baristas operator and development chefs for Macphie
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Video: reactions from the 2024 Baking Industry Awards winners
Winners were in disbelief, full of excitement, and shared lots of thanks and praise given to teams, suppliers, and supporters
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Could you be one of Dawn Foods’ new student ambassadors?
Revamped scheme welcomes applications from bakery colleges as well as members of the Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees
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Gallery: dive into the excitement of the Baking Industry Awards 2024
It was the biggest event since 2019, with 530 people from bakery businesses big and small gathered to celebrate this wonderful industry
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Naomi Spaven triumphs in Rising Star Award 2024
Three women in Wales were in the running, but it was last year’s finalist Naomi Spaven who triumphed after demonstrating continued growth in her practical skills and technical knowledge
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George Stevenson awarded Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry 2024
George Stevenson has been in the baking industry for nearly 50 years, during which time he has delivered growth for his family business and many others like it, and helped develop a programme which has become the backbone of training at numerous Scottish firms
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Recyclable baking paper named Sustainability Initiative of the Year 2024
A collaboration between paper supplier Linwood Raker, bakery giant Greggs, and waste management firm Biffa impressed the judges at this year’s Baking Industry Awards
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Aidan Monks lifts Baker of the Year title for second time in 2024
Lovingly Artisan owner hasn’t let complacency sink in since winning the category in 2019, continuing to be ‘front and centre’ of his Cumbria-based business
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Elaine’s Creative Cakes crowned Celebration Cake Maker of the Year 2024
Elaine Hamey drew inspiration from local riverbanks and woodland for her winning cake. Take a closer look at the winning and finalist cakes here