People – Page 7
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Stephens Bakery marks new era with leadership transition
Sean and Talia Sarafilovic step up to be joint managing directors as father André takes up role of chairman after 35 years at the Dunfermline bakery
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Jones Village Bakery grants scholarship to food student
19-year-old rising bakery star Maia Larks has won a £3,000 bursary and a 12-month placement with the NPD team at the Wrexham-based firm
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Head baker awarded over £15k at employment tribunal
Leakers Bakery was ruled to have not communicated warnings prior to dismissal effectively with its employee, who had a limited grasp of English
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Scottish Bakers appoints Lesley Cameron as new CEO
Cameron looks to continue the trade body’s support and protection of a ‘thriving’ sector delivering more than £1bn to Scotland’s economy
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Geary’s partners with Moulton College for bakery apprenticeships
Apprentices from the Leicestershire-based bakery will travel to Northamptonshire to attend bespoke lessons at a state-of-the-art training facility
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The Compleat Food Group appoints first chief procurement officer
Brian Byrne brings over two decades of procurement experience to the newly created role including work with Tesco, Iceland and Fox’s Burton’s
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Alan Jones and Stephen Hallam receive MBEs
Jones Village Bakery founder and former Dickinson & Morris MD were recognised for their services to the UK baking industry
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Eurostar Commodities opens pizza academy in Yorkshire
New school run by ingredients supplier Eurostar Commodities aims to unite Italian pizza making techniques with high-quality ingredients
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Opinion
How augmented reality can bridge the skills gap in bakery
Augmented reality has numerous benefits, including productivity and upskilling staff, but the bakery sector is reluctant to utilise it, says Rockwell Automation’s Ashkan Ashouriha
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Interview
Scottish Baker of the Year Mimi’s Bakehouse unveils growth plans
The Edinburgh-based family business talks to British Baker about its past, present and future after winning Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24
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Matthews Cotswold Flour launches baker in training scheme
Aimed at home bakers, the course will see four baking enthusiasts given hands-on experience in professional bakeries
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Interview
How family bakery Greenhalgh’s is gearing up for growth
The third generation of the Bolton-based bakery discusses its online revolution, strategy for finding successful sites and its plans for premium NPD
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Allied Bakeries workers go on strike in Liverpool
Bakery staff seeking increased wages at a factory producing Kingsmill and other bread brands have chosen to strike over pay
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Meet the 13 bakers and pastry chefs changing the market
A trio of Baking Industry Award winners feature in a baker’s dozen list of most exciting professionals published by Restaurant magazine
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UK Flour Millers elects Gary Sharkey as new president
Hovis’ procurement director said he looks forward to carrying on the trade body’s work as the market faces continued volatility
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Pladis names Fulya Fraser as first chief growth officer
Fraser is tasked with overseeing global marketing, data analytics, and accelerating consumer-led innovation to drive growth for Pladis’ brands
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Interview
Dr. Schär UK MD reveals plans to grow gluten-free brand
Following the acquisition of its first UK facility last year, Bradley Grimshaw has big ambitions to grow Dr. Schär’s presence in the UK and take the overall market with it
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Jones Village Bakery recruits for 30 night jobs
The Wrexham-based business is looking to hire a fresh batch of night shift workers at its Minera site to support continued sales growth
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FSS launches advanced allergen training for businesses
The interactive online training tool will help bakery businesses get a better understanding of food hypersensitivities and the legal requirements
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Genius Foods names Adam Smart as new CEO
Former PepsiCo Ireland general manager takes the reins at the gluten-free specialist following its acquisition by Katjes Greenfood