All People articles – Page 14
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OpinionTraining diary: my week at The School of Artisan Food
Having secured a place on the five-day bursary course courtesy of the Worshipful Company of Bakers, one young baker details their experience
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NewsNew faces at Cake Box, Macphie, Middleton Foods, and CoolKit
Latest senior appointments by bakery businesses and suppliers include for director, head of HR, and business development chef roles
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NewsCosta to offer pay increases for 15,000 UK shop staff
Coffee chain is investing £15m to raise UK barista wages by an average of 9%, its fifth successive pay rise in the past three years
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InterviewBowled over: Bowla co-founder Hannah Worth on the firm’s first year in business
The bowl with the roll first hit the scene in 2023. Nearly a year on, British Baker caught up with entrepreneur Hannah Worth to find out what’s changed and what the future holds for Bowla
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NewsPrima Bakeries Group becomes employee-owned business
The ownership transition forms part of a long-term succession plan for the Cornwall-based business, which owns Cornish Premier Pasties and Prima Bakeries
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InterviewBig interview: CSM Ingredients’ James Dedman on its four pillars of strength
Just four months into the role, general manager James Dedman talks to British Baker about his plans for the UK arm of the international ingredients giant
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FeatureIn pictures: The Artisan Collective 2024
Passion, skills, and community spirit were in abundance at The Artisan Collective 2024, which took place at The Compound in Birmingham on 30 January
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InterviewBakery leaders discuss challenges and opportunities for 2024
Recruitment, supply chains, and innovation are front of mind for the baking industry in 2024, as leaders from suppliers, manufacturers, and trade bodies explain
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NewsBakkavor creates 86 new apprenticeship roles for 2024
Food-to-go giant is welcoming its biggest apprenticeship programme in a decade with opportunities at 18 sites across the UK
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InterviewHill Biscuits CEO Frank Bird on £2m investment plan for factory
New management team is leading the Manchester-based value sweet treat manufacturer on a growth path via equipment enhancements and tech updates
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NewsTurner’s Pies managing director to appear on The Apprentice
Third generation pie maker Phil Turner is to compete against 17 other hopeful candidates for a £250,000 investment
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NewsZeelandia gives students a taste of industrial baking
Ingredients manufacturer is aiming to inspire the next generation of bakers while offering opportunities to students with learning difficulties
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InterviewKluman & Balter MD discusses his plans for growth
As the ingredients wholesaler celebrates 100 years in business, managing director Lawrence Watson discusses his plans for the future and the key to success
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NewsDawn Foods welcomes newest student ambassador
UCB student Lucy Liszewski, 22, will join application chef Robin Loud to create new bakery recipes using Dawn’s ingredients
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NewsTributes pour in for beloved bakery veteran Jean Grieves
During her lengthy career, Jean worked at Sheffield Polytechnic and then Tameside College, also taking on roles for various trade bodies in the industry
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NewsRising costs force Cheran’s Bakery to shut four shops
Kent-based sweet treat specialist announces the immediate closure of 80% of its shop estate despite thriving trade and crowdfunding success
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NewsJason Bull steps up to MD role at Eurostar Commodities
Son replaces founding father at the helm of the Yorkshire-based ingredients supplier and looks to continue spearheading its growth
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NewsLesaffre UK & Ireland names Clare MacLennan as managing director
MacLennan, who has 13 years of experience in the baking and foodservice industries, is to lead Lesaffre’s mission in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for British bakeries
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NewsCrosta & Mollica gains investment and new chairman
Private equity firm Perwyn Advisors is supporting UK momentum and international expansion of the London-based Italian food brand
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NewsNew code of practice outlines fair sharing of tips
The government had published a draft code that prevents foodservice employers from pocketing tips, gratuities and service charges