People – Page 13
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NewsScottish Bakers training arm accredited to matrix standard
National Food & Drink Training has been accredited to the international quality standard for organisations that delivery information and guidance
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InterviewTesco dessert buyer reveals inspiration behind 2022 Christmas range
Kirsty Preston, dessert project development manager, discusses the inspiration behind the retailer’s festive range, including the Espresso Martini Dessert and Caramel Cascade Pudding
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NewsHarrods employee named Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2022
Caitlin Walsh, pastry chef de partie at Harrods, lifted the title after creating 30 canapes in 5.5 hours, including 10 millefeuilles and two Sacher-Tortes
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NewsWhen will the Baking Industry Awards 2022 finalists be revealed?
We’re giving all 39 people, products, and businesses a chance to shine as we reveal the finalists in 13 categories across the week commencing Monday 8 August
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NewsAmerican Pan announce new European sales leadership team
The bakery equipment supplier, owned by US-based Bundy Baking Solutions, has restructured the team to better service customers across Europe
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NewsNish Kankiwala to step down as CEO of Hovis
Non-executive director Robert Higginson is to become interim CEO when Kankiwala steps down at the end of September
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NewsBimbo UK appoints Steve Jones as head of retail
Jones, who has previously worked at Hovis and Allied Bakeries, will oversee Bimbo UK’s relationships across all retail channels as it looks to expand its offering
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NewsKrispy Kreme appoints new president and managing director
Jamie Dunning will take over from Richard Cheshire, who steps down after nearly 20 years at the company
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InterviewCakehead: “We’re excited to put our stamp on things”
The Oakham-based business is out to make a name for itself in the independent coffee and farm shop markets
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NewsBakery students benefit from ABST and CBA expenses grant
The allowance to help pupils with expenses accrued during work placements or industry event attendance has helped three people since its inception
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InterviewHow Jones Village Bakery rose from the ashes of 2019’s fire
Managing director Robin Jones discusses how the darkest day for the family business turned into its finest hour, as it has emerged stronger than ever and geared up for growth
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InterviewTracegains CEO on his ambitions for the UK bakery market
The global technology company has made a name for itself in the US bakery market, securing clients such as Bimbo. Now, it is making a play for the UK
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NewsJones Village Bakery seeks 30 new apprentices
The Wrexham-based business is on the hunt for new apprentices as part of its major expansion plans which has seen it invest £16m in a new production line
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NewsBako combines regional divisions into one company
Bako North Western, Bako Northern & Scotland, and Bako South Eastern will now operate as Bako Ltd to ‘better reflect the company’s national footprint’
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NewsCBA votes in new chairman after Fuller departure
Nick Harris has been appointed to the chair by the association’s board of directors with immediate effect
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NewsPremier Foods rolls out transgender and menopause support policies
The policy will allow those going through menopause, medical treatment relating to gender reassignment or fertility treatment to take paid time off
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InterviewHow Coughlans job had Ukrainian refugee crying tears of joy
New recruit Tetiana is settling in well at the central bakery of the south London business after escaping the conflict in eastern Europe
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NewsCompleat invests in ESG with new role and upskilling drive
David Moore has been appointed head of ESG at the recently formed group, which has also embarked on a learning programme of ‘climate literacy’ for senior leaders
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NewsOU study seeks bakers to improve understanding of sector
Bakery owners – ranging from sole traders and microbakers to employers of up to 50 people – are being asked to complete a short, anonymous survey
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InterviewWhy the baker behind Britain’s Best Loaf is working flat out
Having grown since opening in September 2020, Darlington-based Bakerman was already working at capacity – then success in Britain’s Best Loaf 2022 sent demand sky high