People – Page 4
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InterviewMy bakery job: George Tatlow, The Compleat Food Group
In this series, British Baker speaks to people from across the baking industry to find out about their career path, what their current job involves, and where they get their inspiration from
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NewsNew Bakery Product of the Year 2024 finalists unveiled
Exciting savoury flavour combinations, healthier crackers, a naan bread reimagined, and some delightful sweet treats have been selected as finalists for this category at the Baking Industry Awards
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NewsWhat does the baking industry want from the new government?
Training, planning and energy are among the areas set to be transformed by Keir Starmer’s government
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NewsWhen will the 2024 Baking Industry Awards finalists be announced?
Finalists in 12 categories will be revealed over the week commencing Monday 29 July, with the winners announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday 24 October
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NewsHovis appoints Mark Brown as first chief marketing officer
Brown was recently General Mills’ marketing director for Europe and Australasia, and is tasked with supporting Hovis as it focuses on strengthening its competitive position in the market
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NewsContestants wanted for next series of Bake Off: The Professionals
Pastry chefs from across Britain are encouraged to apply for an appearance in the tenth series of the show
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NewsCraft Bakers Association names John Foster as new president
The Fosters Bakery MD, who received an MBE for his work finding baking jobs for prisoners, takes over from Patrick Wilkins in the honourary role
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NewsBread Ahead looks to inspire mini master bakers with summer academy
Bread Ahead is set to offer kids a five-week course of hands-on baking experiences this summer at its Borough Market site in London
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NewsEmily Stuart steps up to head of innovation at Pladis UK & Ireland
As the latest female to assume a leadership role at the snacking manufacturer, she will help identify and define opportunities to drive further growth
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NewsScotland Food & Drink launches training programme to enhance tourist experiences
Organisation is seeking participation from 50 Scottish businesses who will receive workshops and mentoring to make their experiences more discoverable and bookable for tourists
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NewsGreggs CEO Roisin Currie takes home The Grocer Cup
Currie was commended for her work in growing the Greggs estate and profits but also for its impact on the community
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NewsUnox UK carry 140kg combi oven up Ben Nevis for charity
A 25-strong team from the supplier carried its 10-grid ChefTop-X combi oven up Britain’s highest mountain to help raise over £22k for charity
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NewsUK Flour Millers offers consumers peek inside industry
Video series explores the the milling process as well as topics including food security, sustainability, food heroes, and feeding the nation
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NewsSamworth Brothers names Simon Wookey as new CEO
The current CCO at the food manufacturing giant will step up to the leadership role next month with the outgoing CEO leaving to ‘pursue other opportunities’
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NewsTribunal rules against Jones Village Bakery in blind worker dismissal
Wrexham-based manufacturer was found to have not given reasonable adjustments to a visually impaired worker before ending his employment six weeks into probation
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NewsSimply Doughnuts MD Shiraz Master awarded an MBE
Founder of the extended shelf-life doughnut specialist was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for his services to food and drink promotion
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NewsABST appoints Dawn Foods’ Jacqui Passmore as its new president
The marketing lead for the bakery ingredients supplier’s West EU & AMEAP division replaces outgoing president Lucas Fussnegger at the non-profit organisation
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NewsFinsbury Food Group launches Commercial Graduate Scheme
Sweet bakery manufacturer partners with the Graduate Recruitment Bureau to offer early careers development to the next generation of food industry professionals
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InterviewMy bakery job: James Knight, Lantmännen Unibake UK
A Saturday job at a Tesco in-store bakery ignited Knight’s love of the industry and helped him to develop his operational and commercial skillset
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NewsCornish Bakery appoints new MD and secures funding for growth
Hospitality specialist Mat Finch has been brought in to lead the independent bakery chain with a new financing package helping expand and improve its retail footprint