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Research by pastry and dough manufacturer BakeAway has revealed that Britain is a nation of bakers - with almost a third deeming themselves ‘experts’ - but there remains a marked lack of interest in taking it up as a profession.

After five years in the hot seat, Alasdair Smith has gained unique insight into what he considers ‘an incredibly noble and proud trade and one that’s got an amazing sense of fellowship’. Before he takes his final bow at the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards and Annual Conference (5-6 May), Bakery&Snacks caught up with Smith to find out what changes he has seen during his tenure and how he views the sector’s future.

CEO Alasdair Smith has strong words for the Scottish Government over its delay in confirming funding for new apprenticeship starts, calling it ‘inexcusable and ‘bad for business’. More worryingly, he is concerned it could signal a withdrawal of vital support.

By Jerome Smail2021-04-20T09:29:00+01:00 Source: Getty Images Scottish Bakers has launched its own ‘manifesto’ ahead of the Scottish elections next month, outlining what it sees as the key issues in the sector. With the Holyrood poll taking place on 6 May 2021, the trade body is calling on the incoming Scottish government to: · Support growth across the sector which, according to Scottish Bakers, “needs time and access to support to recover fully from the impact of Covid” · Continue to promote and fund apprenticeships to bring new entrants into the sector, allowing upskilling and ...