All People articles – Page 21
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News
Baker of the Year 2021 finalists revealed
The three individuals shortlisted for this award demonstrate passion, leadership, and technical prowess
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Customer 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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Pladis 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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Meet 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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Opinion
Labour 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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Scottish 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
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Dawn Foods hires 2020 student ambassador
Vaishnavi Vora will work as as a junior product developer for the company’s R&D department at its headquarters in Evesham
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Birds Bakery announces death of chairman
Nicholas Bird has died aged 63, survived by wife and Birds COO Lesley Bird and three sons
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Feature
Bakers reveal their favourite piece of equipment
We speak to the industry’s flour-dusted stalwarts to find out what their go-to bit of kit is and why
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News
Chief executive Smith to leave SSP Group
The Upper Crust owner will now begin the process to identify a successor, with the current incumbent stepping down at the end of 2021 for a new opportunity
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Real Bread Campaign reveals new ambassador line-up
Aidan Monks, Peter Cook and Charlotte Nemeth are among the campaign’s new ambassadors which were chosen for their passion, communications, and expertise
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Feature
Alastair Macphie on what makes the family business tick
We take a look through the archives to see what made Scottish ingredients supplier Macphie the business it is today
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News
Bakkavor recruits for 1,500 staff across its UK factories
The sandwich, dessert and pizza manufacturer is recruiting for 680 roles across its Lincolnshire sites with others available in Kent, Somerset, Lancashire and Scotland among other regions
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News
Finalists for Outstanding Contribution to Baking Industry revealed
We want you to help decide the winner of this prestigious category from our three worthy finalists for the Baking Industry Awards 2021
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Bahlsen rejigs senior team as part of global strategy
Phil Bones has been promoted to commercial director UK while former UK MD Jonathan Duffin will take up the position of chief commercial officer growth markets
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Bako Group names Yates as new chairperson
The bakery wholesaler’s former deputy chair is stepping up to the role to take over from previous incumbent Joe Hall
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Interview
John Gelley reflects on 45 years in the baking industry
Ahead of his retirement in July, Gelley discusses what it was like being the first person outside of the US to join Dawn Foods, surprising bakery trends and the decline of the high street baker
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News
Village Bakery seeks 50 staff for new site opening in July
The recruitment represents the first phase of the company’s expansion plan which will see 115 new jobs created in total
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Northumbrian Fine Foods recruits as free-from biscuits boom
The biscuit maker is recruiting for more than 50 new permanent vacancies at its Gateshead factory
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Opinion
How to fill your team with confidence for business success
Puratos UK managing director Julia Darvill believes now is the time for businesses to focus on filling their teams with confidence and enthusiasm and to ensure they can thrive