People
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Bradley O’Hara, Panificio Italiano
The team leader details his career path, daily activities, and goals, including how an ongoing Level 3 apprenticeship has helped elevate his management skills
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InterviewRoll with it: how Scottish bakery Mortons Rolls is rebuilding
Under its new ownership, the Glasgow-based business has ambitions to become the ‘king of rolls’
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NewsHost revealed for 2024 Baking Industry Awards
This year’s celebrity host is a top-notch DJ and TV presenter who has also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing
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NewsKrispy Kreme announces change to UK&I leadership
Current Pret A Manger shops and franchise director Guy Meakin will replace Jamie Dunning, who steps down after two and a half years in the president and MD role
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group appoints first chief product officer
FMCG veteran Mark Howgego is named in the newly-created role at the manufacturer behind bakery brands including Pork Farms, Wall’s Pastry, and Wrights Food Group
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NewsPladis offers 18 weeks’ paid leave to parents under new policy
Manufacturer behind McVitie’s, Jacob’s and other snacking brands introduces a policy for new parents across its global workforce, promoting a more inclusive and supportive workplace
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InterviewSt Pierre MD Sarah Boddy: “We want to take the brand global”
Now part of bakery giant Grupo Bimbo, brioche brand St Pierre is gearing up for global expansion while also looking to make it a “household name” in the UK
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InterviewMy bakery job: William Leet, David Wood Baking
“Enter as many competitions and go to as many baking industry events as possible,” is the advice William Leet offers up-and-coming talent as he shares his experiences
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InterviewRachel Kelley on how the ‘picky tea’ is driving growth for Higgidy
CEO reveals why Higgidy is “laser focused” on snacking and regenerative agriculture, and how investment at its Shoreham-by-Sea site is helping to add value to the savoury pastry category
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NewsCybake, General Mills, and Pladis announce new appointments
Director positions at two bakery manufacturers and a software provider has been recently filled by a trio of industry experts
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NewsBread Ahead launches fundraising initiatives to support Bake for Ukraine
London-based artisan bakery business will sell traditional Ukrainian loaves and host special workshops to garner donations for the non-profit organisation
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Product NewsSuperloaf secures listings with Morrisons and Sainsbury’s amid UPF debate
Following the end of its exclusivity deal with M&S, the gut-healthy bread brand has secured nationwide listings with Morrisons and Sainsbury’s
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NewsFinalists announced for Online Bakery Business of the Year 2024
A 100-year-old bakery, a national retailer, and London sweet treat specialist are fighting it out for the trophy
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NewsFinalists named for Celebration Cake Maker of the Year 2024
Take a sneak peek at the nature-themed cakes made by the four finalists in this category
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NewsElkes Biscuits seeking engineers to support growth plans
Uttoxeter-based manufacturer needs new recruits to help boost its factory’s output by 50% following last year’s £1m investment in new equipment
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NewsBakery Manufacturer of the Year 2024 finalists announced
Specialists in scones, Italian-style breads, and Cornish pasties have been unveiled as category finalists for the Baking Industry Awards 2024
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NewsFinalists named for Free-From Bakery Product of the Year 2024
Gluten-free cake, blondies, sourdough, and pitta bread plus a couple of sweet vegan creations make up this year’s finalists in the Baking Industry Awards category
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NewsFinalists revealed for Speciality Bread Product of the Year 2024
A pair of artisanal sourdoughs with strong nutritional claims plus a fruit-packed sweet loaf are finalists in this Baking Industry Awards category
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NewsFinalists revealed for Sustainability Initiative of the Year 2024
Meet the firms who are making the baking industry more sustainable with innovative uses for surplus fruit, a plant-based egg alternative, and recyclable baking paper used by Greggs
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NewsMeet the Baker of the Year 2024 finalists
All four finalists exemplify passion for bakery, demonstrate top-notch skills, and are producing some outstanding baked goods