All Training articles – Page 2
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NewsPlumpton College becomes first UK provider of Level 3 Lead Baker Apprenticeship
Students enrolled at the East Sussex institute will learn advanced technical baking skills as well as leadership acumen needed to thrive in senior roles within commercial environments
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NewsNFDT launches training academy to ‘empower food manufacturers’
The NFDT Academy blends practical workshops, one-to-one coaching, and enhanced online support with courses including ‘Practical Baking Skills’ and ‘Train the Trainer’
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NewsRenshaw Cup returns after 21-year hiatus to honour top bakery students
Organised by cake decoration brand Renshaw, the latest edition of previously annual competition is to be held from 8 to 10 July at the Liverpool site of British Bakels
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NewsNational Food & Drink Training launches new Level 3 bakery qualification
Training arm of Scottish Bakers has created a diploma for individuals looking to advance their technical expertise as well as leadership and management skills
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NewsHow the Future Bakers Council aims to fix bakery’s recruitment problem
Next steps include surveys to understand the current barriers before targeted initiatives can be created to help establish the sector as a ‘career destination of choice’
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NewsState-of-the-art classroom helps National Bakery School expand offering
Students at London South Bank University and external learners will be among those to benefit from the new state-of-the-art teaching bakery
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InterviewMy bakery job: Jake White, practical lecturer, National Bakery School
Say ‘yes’ to every opportunity that comes your way, advises 25-year-old Jake White who returned to London South Bank University as a lecturer
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Leighton Byrom, master baker, Genius
A bakery qualification gives those entering the industry a “solid foundation” and will help them grasp the basics, believes Genius’ master baker Leighton Byrom
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InterviewBakery leaders outline challenges and opportunities for 2025
Staffing, rising prices, and range rationalisation are among the topics to be front of mind for the baking industry in 2025, as leaders from across the sector explain
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FeatureSimpler recycling: how bakeries can prepare for new waste separation rules
Dubbed ‘simpler recycling’, new rules coming in at the end of March will require bakeries, retailers, and more to separate food waste for collection – so what do these businesses need to do to comply?
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NewsDawn Foods appoints student ambassadors for 2025
Jordan Young, Soraya Akbari, and Sarah Farrow will be working with the supplier’s development team to help create new recipes
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NewsNaomi Spaven triumphs in Rising Star Award 2024
Three women in Wales were in the running, but it was last year’s finalist Naomi Spaven who triumphed after demonstrating continued growth in her practical skills and technical knowledge
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InterviewMy bakery job: Lily-Anna Barclay, Macphie
Lily-Anna was first introduced to the supplier while at school and now works full time in digital marketing, but she insists she does much more than sitting in front of a screen all day
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InterviewMy bakery job: Bradley O’Hara, Panificio Italiano
The team leader details his career path, daily activities, and goals, including how an ongoing Level 3 apprenticeship has helped elevate his management skills
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NewsBread Ahead launches fundraising initiatives to support Bake for Ukraine
London-based artisan bakery business will sell traditional Ukrainian loaves and host special workshops to garner donations for the non-profit organisation
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NewsMeet the Rising Star Award finalists for 2024
Women in Wales are dominating the Rising Star Award in 2024 with all three of our finalists working in the country
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NewsWhat does the baking industry want from the new government?
Training, planning and energy are among the areas set to be transformed by Keir Starmer’s government
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NewsScotland Food & Drink launches training programme to enhance tourist experiences
Organisation is seeking participation from 50 Scottish businesses who will receive workshops and mentoring to make their experiences more discoverable and bookable for tourists
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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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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