BAKO appoints Claire Powell as technical baker

Bakery products distributor BAKO North Western Group has appointed Claire Powell as technical baker.

The role involves developing new and innovative products for the BAKO Select range at the company’s state-of-the-art development bakery in Preston.

Claire brings more than 27 years of experience in the baking industry, including 20 years as applications baker for Scottish food service company Macphie.

She said: “BAKO North Western Group maintains its market edge through ongoing investment, development and expansion and has one of the most advanced multi-food product warehousing and distribution systems in the country."

Established over fifty years, BAKO North Western Group distributes bakery products to customers across the UK from three national depots. With a multi-temperature fleet of over 70 vehicles, the company provides independent bakers and caterers with a wide range of ingredients and finished products from quality suppliers, as well as its own BAKO Select branded range.

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