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NewsBrook Food names Mike Moran as managing director
Moran’s transition to the leadership role at the Somerset-based bakery equipment supplier is said to be the culmination of a long-term succession plan
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NewsWilliam Reed UK managing director Lorraine Hendle to leave after 27 years
Hendle has lead and shaped William Reed’s portfolio of brands including British Baker, The Grocer, Food Manufacture, Morning Advertiser, Restaurant, and Retail Week
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Ken Potts, chief science officer, Modern Baker
“Nutrition science only matters if it can be incorporated into products that taste good, work commercially, and make sense to the consumer,” says Potts, who developed the recipe for Modern Baker’s Superloaf
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InterviewKeep it simple: Cake Box CEO Sukh Chamdal’s top lessons for business
Chamdal shares the thinking behind his fast-scaling egg-free bakery brand – from simplifying operations to tapping into trends and meeting modern consumer expectations
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OpinionPositivity is the secret ingredient for success in the baking industry
Positivity isn’t just a nice-to-have in the bakery world – it’s essential for overcoming challenges, building communities and driving lasting success
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Mike Cutting, design & creative lead, Emmi Desserts UK
A successful food photoshoot takes time, trust, and collaboration, says Maidenhead-based Cutting, who is leading the creative direction of the sweet bakery manufacturer
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NewsGive your bakery hero the recognition they deserve
Do you know someone who makes the baking industry a better place to be? Then be sure to nominate them for the Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry award
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NewsHead baker and training specialist among speakers at Wales Bakery Conference
Keynote speakers at next week’s free-to-attend event in Cardiff include the head baker at Harrods, the director of a 112-year-old Welsh bakery brand, and the CEO of a specialist awarding organisation
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NewsIndustry commemorates Brook Food & Bakery Equipment founder Steve Wells
Baking industry pays tribute to Steve Wells who founded Brook over 30 years ago
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OpinionNew occupational certificates set to reshape bakery talent pipeline
Success of a ‘generational reform’ of further education will depend on industry collaboration to ensure baking is not simply included but properly represented within the new framework
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NewsNew leaders announced at Lesaffre, Pret, The Compleat Food Group and more
A trio of new MDs, a marketing director, chief supply chain officer, and strategic advisor are the latest appointments made by bakery retail chains, wholesale manufacturers, and ingredients suppliers
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NewsFive reasons why you should enter the Baking Industry Awards 2026
From peer approval and business boosts to media coverage and honouring staff, there are a wide range of benefits to bakeries that participate in the coveted Baking Industry Awards
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Katrina Bozikovic, co-founder, Outpost Bakery
“Nothing compares to the feeling of opening the doors for the first time” says the Australian-born co-founder of the artisan bakery in Lancashire, which recently marked its first anniversary
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NewsBread Ahead to teach one million children to bake over next 10 years
The Future Bakers Project aims to spark a generation who use baking as a source of confidence, imagination and connection by combining hands-on learning with digital activities
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Sally Nicholson, out of home sales director, Finsbury Food Group
“Successful sales leaders understand that teamwork and collaboration with cross-functional departments is vital for achieving overall goals,” says Nicholson
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Rosie Parkinson, business development & operations manager, Lovingly Artisan
“There’s a huge amount of work going on in the background to bring it all together,” says Parkinson, who manages a wide variety of tasks at the Cumbria-based bakery
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NewsScottish pastry manufacturer William Sword becomes employee owned
Fourth-generation family run firm, which operates a factory in Cumbernauld, has transferred ownership to its 85 staff members and appointed a new MD and finance controller
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Lucia Larragoiti Fisher, founder and owner, La Maritxu
Founder reveals how she has grown her Basque cheesecake brand to three London stores and counting, including some of the challenges and successes along the way
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NewsHovis and Costa among firms penalised for illegally underpaying staff
A government crackdown on companies failing to pay minimum wage has resulted in over £7.3m repaid directly back to employees with penalties also issued
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NewsEx-Hovis CEO Jon Jenkins named as new MD at Jacksons Bakery
Jenkins will join Jacksons in September with Adrian Hipkiss acting as interim manager for the bakery business in the meantime