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InterviewCake Box CEO Sukh Chamdal on the rise of his egg-free cake concept
His original business idea had firm household roots, and over 150 stores later the co-founder insists the company still has a strong familial bond
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Greencore recruits for sandwich site as food-to-go ramps up
The business is recruiting for 200 new jobs at its Manton Wood site as demand increases for food-to-go products, such as sandwiches
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Asda bakery shake-up: the industry reacts
Asda unveiled plans last week to scrap in-store scratch baking and move to an ambient bakery model which could put 1,200 jobs at risk. Here’s how the industry has reacted
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Ingredients firm Edme hires new head of innovation
Molecular biologist Dr Jisun Lee has previously held roles with McCormick, Rich’s, Pladis and Campden BRI
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Bako bids farewell to retiring industry veterans
The group’s Northern and Scotland division has announced the retirement of area sales managers Gordon Donnison and Kevin Drewery after many years in the sector
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Asda axes in-store scratch baking putting 1,200 jobs at risk
The retailer is proposing to end scratch baking in its in-store bakeries, moving instead to an ambient bakery model which would see pre-baked goods delivered from a centralised bakery daily
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Scottish Bakers renews apprenticeship training contract
The trade body’s NFDT arm will receive government support to deliver 481 apprenticeships for food and drink businesses during 2021-22
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Burton’s Biscuit Co hires for 40 jobs at Llantarnam bakery
The new hires will take the flagship bakery’s workforce to nearly 750 and follow ‘record levels’ of demand for Burton’s brands
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Interview
Why Proper Cornish longs for a return to the ‘old normal’
The Bakery Manufacturer of the Year looks forward to markets opening up again, the chance to make the most of its new facilities, and the opportunity to celebrate its BIA success in person
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Village Bakery appoints manager and NPD lead for new site
Ashley Dawson and Florence Roberts have been promoted to take on key roles at the bakery’s new ‘super site’ in Wrexham
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Big River Bakery opens new site to support BAME communities
The social enterprise has partnered with Teesside University to open a second site to support communities who have been disproportionately affected by Covid-19
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Addo Food Group seeks talent for graduate initiative
The chilled pastry producer is offering a two-year programme for degree holders interested in a career in food manufacturing, operations and commercial management
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Interview
Cooplands CEO Belinda Youngs on Covid, sausage rolls and growth agenda
In her first year as Cooplands CEO Belinda Youngs has put into place an ambitious growth agenda, opened new shops and explored new routes to market, all during a global pandemic
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Bertie’s Bakery marks first anniversary with new hires and NPD
The Magherafelt-based business, started by Brian McErlain last year, has added 35 new products to its range and brought two new master bakers on board
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Analysis
Five things we learned from Greggs full-year results
A Greggs app, new vegan options and custom sandwiches are among upcoming plans revealed in its preliminary results alongside the cost of the furlough and redundancies
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Dawn Foods names third student ambassador
Final year undergraduate Ross Yates is joining previously appointed students from the University College Birmingham as student ambassador for 2021
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Border Biscuits boosts senior team with five new hires
A master biscuitier, technical manager and operations director are among the new recruits which Border says will help it to ‘disrupt the snack market’
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Obituary: Bill Collins, co-inventor of the Chorleywood Bread Process
Bill’s career in the baking industry spanned nearly four decades and saw him help develop a process used by many plant bakeries across the world today
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Interview
Why this head baker is starting Women Bakers Project
London-based head baker Cindy Zurias wants to build a supportive and encouraging platform designed to celebrate women in the artisanal baking community
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Baking Industry Awards 2021 are open for entry
There are even more chances to win with new categories including Team of the Year and Sustainability Initiative of the Year
