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FeatureBaking smart: how AI is powering up operational improvements in 2025
Businesses big and small can adopt machine learning models to help with a multitude of tasks spanning the entire supply chain as well as production
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NewsCake critics: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Cake 2025
The judging panel comprises award-winning cake makers, bakery lecturers, NPD specialists, and more eager to observe, sniff, and taste all the delicious entries
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Leighton Byrom, master baker, Genius
A bakery qualification gives those entering the industry a “solid foundation” and will help them grasp the basics, believes Genius’ master baker Leighton Byrom
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NewsOpinions on UPFs being sought to decide future research and policy actions
UK consumers are being asked to share views on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as part of a new project aimed at helping shape research and policy
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NewsNew appointments unveiled at Speciality Breads, Cake Box, Fritsch, and more
Bakery manufacturers, retail brands, and equipment suppliers have welcomed new directors to their boards to help guide growth ambitions
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InterviewBakery leaders outline challenges and opportunities for 2025
Staffing, rising prices, and range rationalisation are among the topics to be front of mind for the baking industry in 2025, as leaders from across the sector explain
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NewsCosta Coffee employees secure 5% pay rise
The starting pay for baristas will rise from £12 per hour to £12.60 as part of an £8m investment by the nation’s largest coffee chain
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NewsHow bakeries can handle the pressure of going viral
Small business insurer Hiscox shares key strategies for navigating and leveraging viral success as well as a case study on Chatsworth Bakehouse in south London
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NewsBakkavor offers up 74 new apprenticeship roles for 2025
Food-to-go manufacturer will look to develop skills in specialist areas such as engineering, manufacturing, finance, and more at 18 of its sites across the UK
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NewsJob cuts as Tesco makes changes to in-store bakeries
Increased demand for speciality breads has led to the supermarket to roll out a new finishing model for several of its in-store bakeries
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NewsBiscuiteers appoints first-ever external CEO to drive growth
Francesca Pittaway joins from Not On The High Street while current CEO and co-founder will now become creative director
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InterviewMy bakery job: Hannah Worth, founder, Bowla
“Engage with the community as much as possible” is the advice from 25-year-old Bowla founder Hannah Worth
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NewsBakery boss served 10-year director ban for abusing Covid support scheme
Former boss of New Watan Bakery Limited in Southall, which has been banned from being a director for a decade, claimed turnover was much higher than it really was to secure £50,000 loan
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NewsNew hires named by Paris Baguette UK, Kerry, FDF Scotland, and SSP
Latest baking industry movers include a new UK franchise director, replacements for retiring leaders, and a changing of chairs at a Scottish trade body
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NewsSainsbury’s to close remaining in-store cafés and patisserie counters
Over 3,000 jobs are expected to be lost as a result of latest strategic plans announced by the supermarket retailer
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NewsGail’s and The Bread Factory appoint new managing directors
Comptoir Group CEO Nick Ayerst will join Gail’s from the end of March, while Dan Barrett receives a promotion to lead The Bread Factory’s entire business
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NewsMore than 100 jobs at risk at Compleat Food Group’s Tottle bakery
Food manufacturer has entered into a consultation period with 131 roles facing redundancy at the Nottingham site, which specialises in pork pie production
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FeatureSimpler recycling: how bakeries can prepare for new waste separation rules
Dubbed ‘simpler recycling’, new rules coming in at the end of March will require bakeries, retailers, and more to separate food waste for collection – so what do these businesses need to do to comply?
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NewsTributes paid to baking industry veteran David Roberts
Former chairman of Roberts Bakery, who passed away on 1 January 2025, was renowned for his ‘remarkable leadership, innovation, and service to the baking industry’
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FeatureHow doughnut brand Borough 22 is shaking up the free-from sector
Founder Ryan Panchoo reveals the origin story of his allergen-safe bakery brand, how its grown over the years, and its latest developments