Baking up a storm

Cooplands & Son (Scarborough) Ltd’s Emily Anderson, who is responsible for the bakery’s product development, won the prestigious Rising Star award at the Bakery Industry Awards on Thursday night.

Emily who develops all of Cooplands product categories from sandwiches to its yummy sweet treats took more than 65 products through the development process in the first half of 2025. From bringing back a nostalgic cornflake tart, to redeveloping one of the bakery’s pies in partnership with local brewery Wold Top, Emily has driven exciting new products for customers.

The judges were blown away by her ability to bring “passion, potential and practical skills to the table”, with one adding that she “embodies what the baking industry truly needs right now.”

Emily commented “I’m really surprised to have won, but absolutely thrilled! We have a history of winning this award, as John Ruddock our CEO won it 21 years ago, and I’m proud to have continued the tradition!”