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5 lessons I’ve learnt from running a bakery business for 25 years

Charlotte McMillan 27 April, 2023 Tags: , , , , , , No Comments Categories: Commercial bakery, Environmental, Sustainability, Trade

We’re over the moon to be celebrating 25 years of running our gluten free bakery. We proudly remain a small, independent family business with a loyal team who have remained steadfast throughout some very challenging times. Here’s 5 lessons we’ve learnt about building a brand from scratch.

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How are new vegan and gluten free cake recipes created?

Charlotte McMillan 13 January, 2023 Tags: , , , , , , No Comments Categories: Commercial bakery, Trade

At Honeybuns we view NPD, or new product development, as one of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of working in the UK bakery sector. We get to experiment in the kitchen again, trying out new gluten free ingredients and flavour combinations.

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Free from Mincemeat Christmas cake

Honeybuns festive traybakes for free-from foodies

Charlotte McMillan 19 November, 2020 Tags: , , , , No Comments Categories: Cakes, Commercial bakery, Gifts, Gluten Free, Sweet, Trade, Vegetarian

2020 has been the most turbulent year we’ve had since starting Honeybuns in 1998, but it hasn’t just affected us. Our suppliers, customers, consumers, friends, neighbours and family have all been shaken by the events of this year and the pandemic that caused this chaotic time. Being terribly British though,

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A Day in the Life of a Honeybuns Baker

Charlotte McMillan 11 February, 2020 Tags: , , , , No Comments Categories: Commercial bakery, Trade

I thought I’d give you a glimpse into the day of an artisan bakery, well, my day specifically. I arrive at Honeybuns by 7am each morning, sometimes by bike; Dorset’s meteorological conditions usually make my decisions. My first job of the day is checking and tasting the previous days baking.

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