2023 Finalists

Congratulations to all of our finalists!

We are thrilled to reveal the finalists for the 2023 Baking Industry Awards. The competition was as fierce as ever, with the entries requiring extensive deliberation by our expert judges. The winners will be announced at The Baking Industry Awards on Tuesday 7 November 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London

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Baker of the Year - Sponsored by Brook Food

  • Daniel Girling - Bread Source
  • Sandor Bagameri - Stir Bakery
  • Tim Goodwin – The Street Bakeshop

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Bakery Manufacturer of the Year - Sponsored by Fritsch

  • Crust & Crumb
  • Panificio Italiano
  • Signature Flatbreads

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Bakery Retailer of the Year - Sponsored by IFF

  • Asda
  • Birds Bakery
  • Lidl

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Celebration Cake Business of the Year – Sponsored by Finsbury Food

  • Elaine’s Creative Cakes
  • The Berkshire Bakesmith
  • The Cake Illusionist

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Craft Bakery Business of the Year - Sponsored by Dawn Foods

  • 108 The Bakery
  • Bettys
  • Fisher & Donaldson

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Customer Experience Award – Sponsored by CSM Ingredients

  • 108 The Bakery
  • The Binge Box
  • The Old Store Norfolk

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Employer of the Year – Sponsored by Jason’s by Geary’s

  • The Bakery Tobermory
  • The Danish Bakery
  • Two Magpies Bakery

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Free-from Bakery Product of the Year - Sponsored by Foodology by Univar Solutions

  • Happy Birthday Cake - Just Love Food Company
  • Sweet Potato Katsu Curry Little Lattices - Higgidy
  • Vegan Fruit & Nut Cake - Ginger Bakers

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New Bakery Product of the Year – Sponsored by Baker & Baker

  • Cube Croissant with Chocolate Crème Patisserie and Raspberry Compote - M’s Bakery
  • Dark Chocolate Malt with Orange - Lovingly Artisan
  • Superloaf - Modern Baker

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Online Bakery Business

  • Lottie Shaw’s
  • Ocado
  • Patisserie Valerie

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Rising Star Award - Sponsored by Unox

  • Jordan Skeet – Bread Source
  • Molly Eastol – Stir Bakery
  • Naomi Spaven – Wylde Bakery

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Speciality Bread Product of the Year – Sponsored by Bako

  • Chia Rye - Ole & Steen
  • Danish Rugbrød - Lovingly Artisan
  • Red Rye & Ruby Malted Beer Sourdough - The Yorkshire Loaf

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Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Sponsored by Macphie

  • Oggs
  • Toast Ale
  • Wildfarmed

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