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NewsBSB spring conference 2022 – here’s what you missed
Decision makers from across the baking industry gathered at the British Society of Baking’s spring conference earlier this month to discuss ‘moving business on’
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NewsMacphie sticks to family recipe for site director role
Ed Widdowson becomes the fourth generation to represent the clan on the Scottish bakery ingredients manufacturer’s board of directors
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AnalysisRecruitment: where can craft bakers find skilled workers?
With labour shortages across the board and craft bakery caught in the crossfire of a workforce exodus, recruitment is one of the biggest challenges facing the sector at present
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FeatureTwo Magpies Bakery: “We want to treble where we are now”
The craft bakery has ambitious plans to expoand its business following recent investments in a new production facility and revamp of its Norwich site
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NewsFederation of Bakers announces change of chief executive
Gordon Polson steps down after 17 years, to be replaced by cereal specialist Andrew Pyne
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NewsGreggs Pledge one year on: progress assessed by bakery giant
Greggs has published an update on its community and sustainability strategy so far, as well as outlining commitments for 2022
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NewsStrike averted as Riverside Bakery workers accept pay offer
The union Unite said the deal is worth a rise of nearly 7%, with more than 90% of its members at the Nottingham plant voting in favour of the offer
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NewsWarburtons Foundation launched with community support pledge
The initiative will focus on the three key areas of product donation, education and financial giving
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NewsPret boosts funds for people in need with baguette donations
The chain is donating 20p per purchase of its best-selling baguettes throughout April in aid of jobs for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, refugees and ex-offenders
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NewsCompleat Food Group names Burton’s Biscuits boss as CEO
Nick Field, who has been CEO of Burton’s Biscuit Company for six years, will join the chilled goods manufacturer at the end of June
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NewsBarry Callebaut announces plans to close Merseyside factory
A consultation has begun with employees at the Moreton site, which has experienced a ‘significant decrease’ in customer requirements and volume
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NewsSupply issues and rising costs to be discussed at BSB conference
UK Flour Millers’ Alex Waugh, Andy Pollard of AB Mauri and Peter Baker of Finsbury Foods will discuss the challenges of passing costs on to major retailers and smaller customers
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NewsRiverside Bakery strike postponed due to improved pay offer
Unite has called off the walk-out by more than 170 of its members to allow workers time to vote on a new proposal tabled by The Compleat Food Group
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NewsLovingly Artisan and Matthews join forces for Ukraine appeal
The two companies are discounting and donating in a push to urge bakers to raise funds for the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal
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NewsJobs at risk as Pladis proposes Manchester site restructure
The snack manufacturer warned 159 out of 470 roles at the factory could be lost because of the plan
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NewsRiverside Bakery workers vote for ‘all-out pay strike’
More than 170 Unite members will begin the continuous industrial action on 30 March following the rejection of an offer by owner The Compleat Food Group
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NewsNew appointment bolsters Silvery Tweed NPD team
Aaron Davidson has joined the Borders-based cereal specialist as product development technician
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NewsCornish Bakery aims for growth with new faces and promotions
The chain has expanded its senior leadership team to help realise the ambition of growing its estate to 100 bakeries
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NewsBaking Industry Awards 2022 open for entry
Get your entries in for the Baking Industry Awards 2022. With 15 categories to choose from, there’s something for bakery businesses of all sizes and specialities
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NewsCake Box announces departure of co-founder and CFO
Pardip Dass will be replaced by interim chief financial officer David Forth, with a new chief operating officer and marketing director also appointed