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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
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NewsNational Bakery School seeks support to bridge employment gap
London-based bakery school aims to launch bakery bootcamps designed to help unemployed individuals upskill and secure employment, but it needs support from industry to secure funds
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InterviewMy bakery job: Gareth Brown, Fritsch technical specialist, Multivac UK
Leading and helping to build a new technical division at equipment supplier Multivac UK has been a real journey for Brown, and one that pushed him out of his comfort zone
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NewsLine-up of finalists for Team of the Year 2025 unveiled
Cake makers in Cumbria, pasty crimpers in Cornwall, and Lancashire-based cake decoration suppliers and doughnut fryers are in the running for the team-led category
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NewsDawn Foods and oven supplier Unox expand teams
Dawn Foods has taken on two new business development managers and Unox has appointed two corporate chefs
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NewsMeet the 2025 Baker of the Year finalists
A true passion for baking, exceptional technical skills, and a thorough understanding of customers’ needs are just some of the attributes displayed by the finalists
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NewsMeet the 2025 Rising Star Award finalists
Find out more about the five hopefuls in the running for this award, including a fourth-generation baker, product developer at Cooplands, and a banker-turned-baker
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NewsFinalists for 2025 Baking Industry Awards revealed
All finalists have now been revealed, so dive in to find out the people, products, and businesses in the running for a trophy at the 2025 Baking Industry Awards
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NewsTwo young bakers honoured with national awards
Ella Muddiman at Coleg Cambria’s Iâl Bakery was presented with the ABST’s Hugh Weeks Award while Glaswegian bakery student Jamie Howie took home the Renshaw Cup
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NewsDawn Foods starts search for 2026 student ambassadors
Bakery ingredients manufacturer is on the hunt for ambassadors who will gain hands-on work experience with the firm, including recipe and new product development
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InterviewMy bakery job: Emily Black, pastry chef and owner, Ems & Co.
The Scottish pastry chef and shop owner recommends learning ‘the classics’ and the discipline of working at a hotel or restaurant before branching out to do your own thing
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NewsAMF, Cornish Bakery, Stateside Foods, and Walker’s Shortbread unveil new hires
A new managing director, regional president, head of NPD, and brand ambassador are the latest positions filled in the baking sector
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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