Walker's win Bakery Exporter of the Year 2020

A symbol of quality and excellence in the baking industry, having run for 33 years, The Baking Industry Awards are the most prestigious event in the UK bakery calendar, acknowledging the skills and achievements of individuals and businesses in the bakery industry. New for the 2020 awards, the Bakery Exporter of the Year category celebrates the achievements of businesses exporting their baked goods across the globe.

Announced at a virtual awards ceremony on the 20^th of January, winning the Bakery Exporter of the Year highlights the considerable success overseas for our 5^th generation family-owned business. Already the only UK manufacturer of ambient food to have received four Queen's Awards for Export Achievement, this additional win will further contribute toward our global reputation for quality and excellence, as expert bakers of the World’s Finest Shortbread for over 120 years.

Full of praise for Walker’s, the judging panel commented that the attitude, aptitude, vision, and execution of the export strategy was second to none, and that we should be hugely proud of its achievements in the area.

“The Walker family started baking in the Scottish Highlands over a hundred and twenty years ago, winning this notable award highlights the geographic spread of our export business and notable successes overseas. Exporting our distinctively packaged luxury bakery products to over 100 countries worldwide, we are immensely proud of our strong production and sales operations, and the growth of our business outside the UK. While we continue to expand, we still hold true to our original values of quality and natural goodness.  We look forward to what is ahead, continuing to make purposeful adaptations to our brand, whilst remaining respectful of our history and heritage.” Jim Walker, Managing Director at Walker’s Shortbread

The win follows the unveiling of our new logo and packaging redesign, which signifies a considered evolution that embraces a more modern and relevant new look for our brand, helping to support future growth.