All People articles – Page 18
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NewsBakers, Food & Allied Workers Union severs ties with Labour
Union delegates voted for disaffiliation following party leader Keir Starmer’s refusal to back a £15-an-hour minimum wage
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NewsPret injects £100m to help double its business in five years
Revenue for 2020 was down 58% on the previous year but trade is approaching pre-pandemic levels as Pret gets underway with the next phase of its transformation plan
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NewsWorshipful Company of Bakers opens bursary applications
Students, apprentices and trainees are encouraged to apply for these short courses which will explore new product development and the artisan production of breads, pastries and cakes
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NewsVale of Mowbray moves to four-day week shift pattern
Staff at the pork pie manufacturer have received a pay rise and will now work 12-hour shifts four days a week
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NewsCosta store staff given 5% pay rise for pandemic efforts
Team members in UK company-owned outlets will receive increases of between 45p and 65p an hour in recognition of their work during the Covid-19 crisis
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NewsNew St Pierre Groupe CEO Milner reveals bold growth plans
Milner is stepping into the role after three years as non-executive chairman at the Manchester-based brioche bakery specialist and plans to double the value of the business in the next five years
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NewsJones Village Bakery wins praise for inclusive recruitment
The family-run business works with Remploy, which provides employment places for disabled people, and has been described as a “role model”
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NewsPremier Foods moves to hybrid model for office-based staff
The 800-plus office-based employees at the Mr Kipling owner are now able to work ‘wherever they work best’
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NewsSilvery Tweed bolsters team with head of sales hire
David Overton joins from Edme Food Ingredients with a brief to strengthen and develop relationships with new and existing customers
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NewsMimi’s Bakehouse owner to be next Scottish Bakers VP
Incoming president of the trade body Ian McGhee has chosen Michelle Phillips to fill his current position when he takes the reins in May 2022
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NewsBaker & Baker appoints international development director
Ryan Perera joins the manufacturer from Kerry Group, tasked with exploring growth opportunities in markets including the EU, Russia, Middle East and Africa
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NewsPremier Foods appoints sustainability director
The new hire joins the Mr Kipling owner in the newly created role after heading up sustainability and packaging at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
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NewsTeam of the Year 2021 finalists unveiled
Teamwork makes the dream work as these businesses, of varying sizes, demonstrate in this category which is new for the Baking Industry Awards 2021
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NewsLantmännen Unibake appoints senior development chef
Chris Bernard joins the business from Creams Café where he held the role of head NPD chef
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NewsBaker of the Year 2021 finalists revealed
The three individuals shortlisted for this award demonstrate passion, leadership, and technical prowess
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NewsCustomer Focus Award 2021 finalists revealed
These businesses have put customers at the heart of their strategy, securing new business and increased loyalty along the way
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NewsPladis to proceed with Tollcross factory closure
The McVitie’s owner has announced its intentions to move forward with its proposal to cease operations at the Glasgow factory – a move resulting in job losses
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NewsMeet the Rising Star Award 2021 finalists
Meet the future of the baking industry as we reveal the three individuals who have been shortlisted for this prestigious award
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OpinionLabour crisis: how is it affecting bakery suppliers?
Staff shortages due to the ‘pingdemic’, Covid and Brexit are causing issues for the food supply chain, including bakery. Tasneem Alonzo from EHL Ingredients explains how it’s affecting her business
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NewsScottish Bakers survey reveals extent of skill shortage
Three quarters of respondents said they had ‘hard to fill’ vacancies with lack of experience and motivation cited among the reasons for recruitment issues