All People articles – Page 6
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NewsTribunal rules against Jones Village Bakery in blind worker dismissal
Wrexham-based manufacturer was found to have not given reasonable adjustments to a visually impaired worker before ending his employment six weeks into probation
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NewsABST appoints Dawn Foods’ Jacqui Passmore as its new president
The marketing lead for the bakery ingredients supplier’s West EU & AMEAP division replaces outgoing president Lucas Fussnegger at the non-profit organisation
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NewsFinsbury Food Group launches Commercial Graduate Scheme
Sweet bakery manufacturer partners with the Graduate Recruitment Bureau to offer early careers development to the next generation of food industry professionals
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InterviewMy bakery job: James Knight, Lantmännen Unibake UK
A Saturday job at a Tesco in-store bakery ignited Knight’s love of the industry and helped him to develop his operational and commercial skillset
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NewsCornish Bakery appoints new MD and secures funding for growth
Hospitality specialist Mat Finch has been brought in to lead the independent bakery chain with a new financing package helping expand and improve its retail footprint
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NewsReport identifies major risks in indirect cocoa supply chain
Trader assessment gives positive findings for incoming new regulation while noting a lack of progress on tackling poverty and child labour
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NewsFormer Project D worker awarded £31k in harassment case
Employment tribunal finds Derby-based doughnut specialist to have failed to take a former worker’s sexual harassment complaint seriously
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NewsScotbake ends bakery production due to input cost increases
A dozen staff are being made redundant at the Inverness-based firm, which will now focus on its successful distribution of Kingsmill, Warburtons, and Hovis products
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NewsPladis UK&I names Molle-McConnell as new VP of R&D
Experienced R&D leader joins the McVitie’s, Jacob’s and Carr’s owner to help enhance innovation in sweet and savoury biscuits and cakes
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NewsPukka appoints new CEO and unveils five-year growth strategy
Isaac Fisher steps up to the leadership role at the family-owned savoury pastry specialist with plans to further develop its production site in Leicestershire
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NewsBaker & Baker and Premier Foods among firms to announce new appointments
Experienced professionals are assuming roles including COO, non-executive director, technical manager, and head of innovation & training
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NewsPremier Foods closing frozen pizza base factory to double down on brands
Food manufacturer is stepping back from ’commoditised ingredients’ to focus on continued growth of its brands including Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes
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NewsHow apprenticeship funding could ease the bakery skill gap in Wales
Wales had previously lagged behind in its support for bakery apprentices, but improvements to funding and framework aim to improve the uptake
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NewsBread Ahead unveils academy designed to create ‘next generation of bakers’
Artisan bakery is on the lookout for aspiring bakers to undertake the six-month course for free
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NewsGinsters appoints Stephanie Hildon as new managing director
Experienced brand leader replaces Sam Mitchell, who is moving to take up the MD role for the Savoury Pastry category at Ginsters’ owner Samworth Brothers
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NewsBakery suppliers take steps to improve allergen awareness and safety
Country Choice appoints allergen awareness ambassador to help retailers improve allergen management while Bakkavor reaffirms its support of the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
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NewsDeadline for 2024 Baking Industry Awards extended
You now have until Wednesday 1 May to submit entries for the 2024 event and shine a light on the fantastic progress made over the past year
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NewsNominate your bakery hero for an outstanding contribution award
Know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the baking industry? Then be sure to nominate them for this award
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FeatureFive reasons to enter the Baking Industry Awards in 2024
The deadline for the Baking Industry Awards 2024 draws near, meaning there is no time like the present to shout about your achievements
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InterviewHow all-female bakery The Biskery found success while putting family first
Founders Lisa Shephed and Saskia Roskam operate a business model which offers flexibility and family-first working, a notion which they believe more bakeries should embrace
