All People articles – Page 4
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NewsEmily Anderson from Cooplands named Rising Star 2025
A work placement at Warburtons aged 15 sparked her love of baking which continues in her current role where she is responsible for product development for Cooplands
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NewsGinger Bakers takes home trophy for Team of the Year 2025
Kendal-based manufacturer stood out as a “heartfelt and authentic reflection of what a truly values-driven business looks like”
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NewsImma the Bakery’s Tona Erreguin lifts the Baker of the Year 2025 trophy
Tona is the driving force behind the Oxfordshire bakery’s success, displaying a true passion for baking, the technical know-how, and a thoughtful leadership style
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NewsPeter Wenzel receives Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry award
Wenzel’s the Bakers founder and chairman has been recognised for his unwavering commitment to the communities where the 100-plus shops are located
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InterviewMy bakery job: Eve Bushell, brand manager, Millie’s Cookies
Bushell reveals her role is not just coming up with fun marketing campaign ideas but involves spending time on commercial strategy, analysing data, and working cross-functionally with teams
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NewsOver 400 jobs at Roberts Bakery saved via rescue deal with Boparan Private Office
The pre-pack deal for an undisclosed fee sees private investment firm owned by entrepreneur Ranjit Singh Boparan create a new company, Roberts Bakery 1887 Ltd
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NewsE5 Bakehouse staff secure union recognition in historic move for bakery sector
Agreement between the independent business and its employees sees them now have a formal route to negotiate pay, hours, and working conditions
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InterviewMy bakery job: Cyril Audoin, production quality assistant technician, Brioche Pasquier UK
The French-born technician working at the manufacturer’s UK site in Milton Keynes recommends learning how to calculate sums in your head rather than with a calculator
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NewsPret, Starbucks, Bakers Basco, and more unveil new senior appointments
Among the recently appointed roles are managing director, president, chief marketing officer, and investigations officer in Scotland
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NewsJones Village Bakery to pay teens adult living wage
The Wrexham-based manufacturer is giving 16-year-old school leavers £12.60 an hour
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InterviewMy bakery job: Kirsty Peel, head of foodservice, Finsbury Food Group
Peel is experiencing a full circle moment with bakery manufacturer Finsbury, having joined as a graduate in 2006 and now managing its entire Foodservice team
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NewsJon Jenkins steps down after three years of Hovis leadership
The company confirmed Jenkins would be vacating his position from mid-September, without naming a successor.
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NewsBaltic Bakehouse enters liquidation after closing Liverpool sites
Sourdough specialist failed to keep up with mounting debts and decided to cease trading, making all staff redundant at its two retail locations and production site
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InterviewMy bakery job: Karen Walters, head of technical, Geary’s Bakeries
”Diversity is key” says Walters, who notes that while a specific role may be focused on one aspect of bakery, having exposure to all areas makes for a very rounded professional
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NewsFood and drink firms struggling to transform amidst labour challenges
A recent survey of C-suite executives across retail, life sciences, and manufacturing including bakeries found 43% saying biggest challenges were with their workforce
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NewsInside Bako’s Young Bakers initiative to support future talent
Supplier partners with students at Coleg Cambria and Wrights to create three festive products, with a percentage of profits reinvested into a dedicated fund to support future talent
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NewsRoberts Bakery proposes closure of Ilkeston plant with 38 jobs at risk
Family-run bakery manufacturer is mulling the ‘difficult decision’ to shut its Derbyshire site, which produces speciality breads
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NewsNew appointments at Edme, Food Alert, Subway and more
Leadership changes help replace those calling time on a lengthy career or transitioning to another position in the wider company
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NewsBakers urged to unite and discuss common challenges at CBA event
The upcoming Craft Bakers Association Business Day will feature insight sessions to equip bakers with fresh tools to grow their businesses, along with live demonstrations and discussions
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InterviewMy bakery job: Paul Mitchell, logistics and events manager, Knead Bakery
Mitchell notes how recruitment for bakery van drivers is difficult as they need to be confident, have great local knowledge and coffee making skills, plus a passion for the brand and its products