The move sees Artisan Bakes relocate from Sovereign House, Trinity Business Park to a 6,366 square foot modern property close to Wakefield city centre and junction 40 of the M1 motorway – ideal for the business in the wake of its growing logistics operations.
It also features a shared secure yard, high-quality ancillary offices, parking, and an eaves height of 6.18 metres. The relocation enables Artisan Bakes to scale production and better serve its customer base.
‘Significant step’
David Hardwick, managing director of Artisan Bakes, said: “We’re excited to start this new chapter as we celebrate a decade of baking excellence. The relocation represents a significant step in our expansion and will help us truly enhance our production capabilities.
“Towngate’s support has been invaluable in finding the perfect space, accommodating our needs as we continue to innovate and grow.”
Established in 2009, Artisan Bakes is a wholesale craft bakery that produces more than 100 lines, including cakes, brownies, traycakes, flapjacks and a wide range of free-from and vegan products. Everything on site is hand made with traditional artisan methods.
Towngate PLC property director Tom Lamb commented: “It’s been a pleasure to assist Artisan with its expansion plans in the region.
‘Sought-after business hub’
“Flanshaw Industrial Estate is a highly sought-after business hub, and its proximity to key motorway networks will be an invaluable asset for the bakery as it continues to expand. I look forward to visiting and sampling a cake or two.”
Towngate is already preparing for additional tenant moves, with several new lettings scheduled to further strengthen its presence in the region.
Jonathan Jacob, senior surveyor at GV Property Consultants, added: “This unit provides a rare food manufacturing facility in a strategic location, and we are pleased to have acted on behalf of Towngate to accommodate Artisan Bakes’ bespoke requirements.”
Meanwhile, last month, Speciality Breads invested £20 million into a new 180,000 square foot bakery as part of its continuing efforts to make the business more sustainable.
