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NewsBakery in review: the big appointments in 2023
New faces took the reins at major UK bakery businesses and trade bodies in 2023, with Warburtons, Genius and and Nairn’s among them
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FeatureJust Love looks to expand free-from sweet bakery range
Buoyed by the award-winning success of its gluten-free Happy Birthday Cake, the Welsh manufacturer appears well prepared for significant growth of its brand and production
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NewsOven supplier Unox declared a ’Great Place To Work’
The Great Place To Work certification scheme recognises workplaces that ‘go above and beyond’
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NewsGail’s and Cornish Bakery among top firms to work for in 2023
Both bakery businesses have ranked on the Best Companies list, which is based on annual engagement surveys from staff
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NewsIndustry urged to support new lead baker apprenticeship
Level 3 embraces skills needed by modern-day bakers, including leadership of production areas and product development
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NewsPladis could slash hundreds of jobs at Jacob’s factory in Liverpool
Restructuring plans for the iconic cracker brand’s Liverpool bakery site could see around half of the 763 workers made redundant in December 2024
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NewsMacphie, Tate & Lyle, and Barry Callebaut name new hires
Leadership appointments aimed at driving operations forward have been announced at three major manufacturers of ingredients for the baking industry
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NewsDate confirmed for Baking Industry Awards 2024
British Baker is gearing up for next year’s awards, which are due to take place once again at the Royal Lancaster in London
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InterviewVideo: Baking Industry Awards 2023 winners’ reactions
Host Ellie Taylor grabbed a quick interview onstage with each of the 14 category winners, providing often amusing and sometimes heart-rendering moments
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NewsIn pictures: Baking Industry Awards 2023
View highlight moments and winner celebrations from the event, which took place at the Royal Lancaster in London on 7 November
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NewsRed Rye & Ruby Beer Sourdough named Speciality Bread Product of the Year 2023
Rye breads came out on top in this category, but a Red Rye & Ruby Malted Beer Sourdough from The Yorkshire Loaf took home the trophy
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NewsTim Goodwin crowned Baker of the Year 2023
Visionary founder of The Street Bakeshop in Hampshire takes home the Baker of the Year trophy for the second time in three years
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NewsSignature Flatbreads named Bakery Manufacturer of the Year 2023
Dunstable-based family firm repeats its 2016 success in the category, impressing judges with a “warm and friendly atmosphere” among its 1,800 employees
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NewsWildfarmed takes the trophy for Sustainability Initiative of the Year 2023
Regenerative farming specialist Wildfarmed secured the second-ever trophy for this category for its work with retailer Marks & Spencer
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NewsGluten-free birthday cake wins Free-from Bakery Product of the Year
Judges were drawn to the Happy Birthday Cake produced by Just Love Food Company based in Blackwood, southeast Wales
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NewsFisher & Donaldson wins Craft Bakery Business of the Year 2023
Fife-based family-run firm follows up from its finalist place in 2022 by taking home the trophy this year
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NewsThe Old Store Norfolk claims Customer Experience Award 2023
Extensive product knowledge and awareness of allergens, along with warm and friendly engagement, were exhibited by the staff at the category winning bakery
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NewsTwo Magpies Bakery wins inaugural Employer of the Year award
The family-run East Anglian bakery chain got the nod from judges for investing heavily in its staff including in-house training and development as well as freedom to express ideas
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NewsLidl crowned Bakery Retailer of the Year 2023
The discounter impressed the judges with well-stocked, clean and tidy bakeries as well as NPD strategy, which sees it embrace limited-edition and seasonal specials
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NewsJordan Skeet from Bread Source secures Rising Star Award 2023
Jordan is the future of the baking industry, declared the judges, as the Bread Source night baker’s passion and thirst for knowledge shone throughout the judging process