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Macphie hires new CFO and extends B Corp accreditation
Aberdeenshire-based ingredients supplier has appointed former Nestlé executive Angela Willows to support its international growth ambitions
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Strike action at Bakkavor site in Spalding enters fourth week
Around 35% of the Lincolnshire site’s workforce are taking part in the industrial action over rates of pay
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The Bread Factory kicks off ‘growing bakers’ apprenticeship programme
Bespoke 12-18-month programme aims to address the ‘critical skills shortage of artisan bakers in the UK’ with 10 new apprentices starting on their journeys this month
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Norac Foods Group names Jean-Pascal Allemand as new UK MD
French family-owned bakery manufacturer promotes the export director of its La Boulangère brand to lead its UK subsidiary
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My bakery job: Lily-Anna Barclay, Macphie
Lily-Anna was first introduced to the supplier while at school and now works full time in digital marketing, but she insists she does much more than sitting in front of a screen all day
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Join us for the biggest Baking Industry Awards in five years
The biggest night in the bakery calendar just got even bigger with more than 500 people set to attend, making it the biggest Baking Industry Awards since 2019
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Waitrose appoints Miriam Tellis in new bakery and meal solutions head role
The former Diageo strategic lead will help guide the direction of the retailer’s bakery, dine-in, and food to go offer in stores and online
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Scientists launch research into disease-resistant wheat genes
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh are studying how genes of different wheat varieties interact with deadly fungal disease, septoria tritici blotch
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Genius Foods unveils Stephen Hann as its next CEO
A change of leadership next year will see the current CEO of snack brand One Good Thing take over from Adam Smart at the gluten-free bakery supplier
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Jacksons Bakery fined £366k after engineer loses finger in Corby accident
Bread supplier pleads guilty to breaching health and safety regulations as investigation finds inadequate training, instruction, and monitoring at Corby site
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My bakery job: Jenny Pace, Fitzbillies
“I love seeing all the reasons people buy cake and Chelsea buns from us,” explains Jenny Pace from Cambridge-based bakery Fitzbillies
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Jones Village Bakery creates 50 jobs amid surging demand from overseas
Wrexham-based manufacturer has landed new contracts to supply gluten-free products to retailers across the Middle East with total exports expected to hit £10m this year
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Real Bread Campaign names new ambassadors
The batch of 14 volunteers, including business founders and baking class instructors, are tasked with finding and creating opportunities to fly the flag for real bread
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Committee formed to champion careers in baking industry
The goal is to maintain a healthy pipeline of talent for business of all sizes, from craft bakers through to large manufacturers, to ensure the industry thrives for generations to come
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New tipping law comes into force across foodservice sector
Workers at the likes of bakery cafés and coffee shops can now bring a claim to an employment tribunal should their bosses fail to share all tips and services charges with them
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National Bakery School merges with South Bank College
The two institutions, which are part of London South Bank University, have merged in a move designed to spark creativity and drive advancements in bakery education and the wider industry
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Compleat Food Group and Hill Biscuits among BSB autumn line-up
Regional craft firms Babyfaced Baker and Two Magpies Bakery will also give presentations alongside the bakery manufacturers at the conference on Thursday 10 October
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Warburtons, Bakkavor, Lantmännen Unibake, and Biscuiteers name new hires
Four different UK bakery manufacturers have welcome new board members including appointments in senior sales and finance roles
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Roberts Bakery announces new MD as part of leadership reshuffle
Julia Banton steps up to managing director of the Cheshire-based manufacturer replacing Bill Thurston, who assumes the overall strategic leadership role
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More than 700 Bakkavor workers in Spalding set to strike over pay
Manufacturer expresses disappointment at union workers’ decision to strike claiming the proposed pay increase was ‘well above inflation and national living wage’