2023 Winners
Every person, product, and business that took home a coveted Baking Industry Award fought off stiff competition to secure their trophy. Read on to find out what made them stand out from the crowd.
2023 Baker of the Year
Sponsored by Brook Food & Bakery Equipment
Tim Goodwin – The Street Bakeshop
2023 Bakery Manufacturer of the Year
Sponsored by FRITSCH
Signature Flatbreads
2023 Bakery Retailer of the Year
Sponsored by IFF
Lidl
2023 Celebration Cake Business of the Year
Sponsored by Finsbury Food Group
The Cake Illusionist
2023 Craft Bakery Business of the Year
Sponsored by Dawn Foods
Fisher & Donaldson
2023 Customer Experience Award
Sponsored by CSM Ingredients
The Old Store Norfolk
2023 Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Jason's by Geary's
Two Magpies Bakery
2023 Free-from Bakery Product of the Year
Sponsored by Foodology by Univar Solutions
Happy Birthday Cake, Just Love Food Company
2023 New Bakery Product of the Year
Sponsored by Baker & Baker
Cube Croissant with Chocolate Crème Patisserie and Raspberry Compote, M’s Bakery
2023 Online Bakery Business of the Year
Ocado
2023 Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry
Sponsored by Délifrance
Sara Autton
Sara Autton has helped to shape the baking industry for future generations, taking an active role in many trade bodies and associations alongside her role at Lesaffre.
She has enjoyed a long and illustrious career, one that has spanned nearly five decades during which time she cemented herself as a beacon of expertise. Sara started her career by undertaking a national diploma in bakery before gaining industry experience at a Sainsbury’s in-store bakery, after which she joined Rank Hovis McDougall (RHM).
The majority of her career was spent at Fermex, which later became Lesaffre UK & Ireland through acquisition. In her position as technical manager, Sara carried out a crucial role in strengthening relationships through bakery technical support and expertise.
2023 Rising Star Award
Sponsored by Unox
Jordan Skeet, Bread Source
2023 Speciality Bread Product of the Year
Sponsored by Bako
Red Rye & Ruby Malted Beer Sourdough, The Yorkshire Loaf
2023 Sustainability Initiative of the Year
Sponsored by Macphie
Wildfarmed x M&S