All People articles – Page 6
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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
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NewsSt Pierre Groupe names Sarah Boddy as new MD
Former commercial director steps up to the leadership role of the Grupo Bimbo-owned bakery supplier headquartered in Didsbury near Manchester
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NewsRoberts donates 150,000 baked goods to charities for Christmas
The initiative will see more than 150,000 products – a mix of rolls and loaves – distributed with help from FareShare and Community Shop
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NewsBakery in review: the big appointments in 2023
New faces took the reins at major UK bakery businesses and trade bodies in 2023, with Warburtons, Genius and and Nairn’s among them
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FeatureJust Love looks to expand free-from sweet bakery range
Buoyed by the award-winning success of its gluten-free Happy Birthday Cake, the Welsh manufacturer appears well prepared for significant growth of its brand and production
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NewsGail’s and Cornish Bakery among top firms to work for in 2023
Both bakery businesses have ranked on the Best Companies list, which is based on annual engagement surveys from staff
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NewsIndustry urged to support new lead baker apprenticeship
Level 3 embraces skills needed by modern-day bakers, including leadership of production areas and product development
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NewsPladis could slash hundreds of jobs at Jacob’s factory in Liverpool
Restructuring plans for the iconic cracker brand’s Liverpool bakery site could see around half of the 763 workers made redundant in December 2024
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NewsMacphie, Tate & Lyle, and Barry Callebaut name new hires
Leadership appointments aimed at driving operations forward have been announced at three major manufacturers of ingredients for the baking industry
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NewsDate confirmed for Baking Industry Awards 2024
British Baker is gearing up for next year’s awards, which are due to take place once again at the Royal Lancaster in London