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NewsLeading the way: latest senior hires in the baking industry unveiled
Bakery suppliers in Cumbria, Harrogate, Bolton, and London as well as national and regional retail chains have announced leadership appointments to support their next phases of growth
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NewsGreggs to cut over 700 jobs as part of manufacturing site consolidation
Bakery chain is considering closing four manufacturing sites in Enfield, North Lakes, Pettigrews, and Seaham over a two-and-a-half-year period, whilst also sourcing some products from specialist suppliers
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Wayne O’Boyle, site manager, Whitworth Bros
O’Boyle have progressed from engineering student to site manager of Whitworth’s Whitley Bridge mill, said to be the most advanced flour mill in the world
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NewsHovis Avonmouth strike suspended after improved offer
Continuous strike action has been called off following eleventh hour pay talks to allow distribution drivers at the Bristol site to vote on a new pay offer
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NewsHovis delivery drivers’ strike could cause bread shortages
Unite union members at the bakery’s Avonmouth site are set to strike indefinitely after rejecting a 3% pay rise
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Darren Hillyer, multi-skilled electric truck driver, ADM Milling
Hillyer has been a proud part of ADM’s Implementation team with responsibility for pioneering the transition from diesel trucks to electric over the last few years
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NewsDawns Foods launches search for 2027 student ambassadors
Initiative sees students gain valuable hands-on work experience with Dawn as well as the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity in recipe development using the company’s ingredients
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NewsFresh new talent: Rising Star Award 2026 finalists unveiled
The future of the baking industry is in good hands, if the four finalists of this category are anything to go by
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NewsGet to know the Team of the Year 2026 finalists
Teams ranging in size from six people to more than 200 are among the finalists in this Baking Industry Awards 2026 category
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NewsBaker of the Year 2026 finalists revealed
The hotly contested category of the Baking Industry Awards 2026 seeks passionate and talented bakers that have made positive impacts on their respective businesses over the past year
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NewsBakery firms and café franchisees named for paying below minimum wage
Bakeries are among the Department for Business & Trade’s list of 658 companies which have been penalised for underpaying a total of around £4m to over 27,000 staff
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NewsUnlocking potential: charity expands baking enterprise at HMP Northumberland
New 500 st ft facility will help the charity organisation triple the number of serving prisoners it has training and working in catering services up to 30
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NewsDrum roll please: Baking Industry Awards 2026 finalists revealed
Finalists for each category have been announced, so check out the people, products, and businesses in the running for a trophy
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NewsMeet the finalists for Bakery Leader of the Year 2026
A commercial director, production head, and the founders of three bakery businesses are the finalists of this new category for the Baking Industry Awards 2026
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Nick Bevan, director, corporate comms & sustainability, Baker & Baker
Bevan spends the majority of his time overseeing the environmental, social, governance strategy and commitments of the European sweet bakery manufacturer
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InterviewKeeping the starter alive: Jason Geary on growth without compromise
A new factory, a TV campaign, and solid NPD pipeline have propelled Jason’s Sourdough to new heights, but for fourth generation master baker the recipe for success has never changed
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NewsNew leadership at Pret, Papa Johns, FitBakes, and more
Technology specialists, a production manager, and an international president are among the latest appointments in the baking industry and supporting sectors
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Daniel Araujo, COO, Rhythm 108
A career highlights of the French-born, Geneva-based master pâtissier and chocolatier is creating the gluten-free filled biscuit range, which has been replicated by bigger bakery brands
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NewsFoodservice operators urged to respond to zero hours consultation
Businesses including bakery cafes have until 25 August to make their voices heard on proposed changes to Employment Rights Act regarding zero hours contracts and shifts
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NewsBako kickstarts product innovation via second Young Bakers initiative
The initiative returns with an even greater focus on commercial product innovation, giving two students the opportunity to turn consumer trends and creative ideas into product launches next year