Kudos Blends

30/09/2026

2,000 working days without a Lost Time Incident!

That’s nearly 8 years of working days without a Lost Time Incident at Kudos Blends.

In a busy manufacturing environment, that's a significant achievement - maintaining a safe workplace takes care, awareness and commitment from everyone, every day.

As Nick Jones, our Head of Health & Safety, says, "This milestone reflects the strength of our safety culture and the shared responsibility of our whole team".

A great achievement for everyone at Kudos Blends!

Read the full story here: https://kudosblends.com/2000-working-days-of-safety-and-counting/

15/07/2026

What goes on behind the scenes to keep Kudos Blends running every day?

In this article, Head of Operations Tilly Little shares her career journey, what it's like leading our Operations team, and the teamwork, problem-solving and continuous improvement that keep our business moving.

Meet our Operations leadership team, offering a closer look at the people behind our manufacturing, quality, logistics and health & safety functions.

Read the full interview here: https://kudosblends.com/articles/inside-the-operations-team/

26/06/2026

Today is National Cream Tea Day – the perfect excuse for a treat!

But what actually is a cream tea?
Is it jam first or cream first on your scone?
And how should the word 'scone' actually be pronounced?!

We've answered all your cream tea questions (and may even settle a few debates!)

Read more here: https://kudosblends.com/articles/national-cream-tea-day-answering-your-questions/

23/06/2026

We are hiring!

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to manage accounts receivable, process invoices and payroll, and support financial reporting at our award-winning food ingredients company in the heart of Shropshire.

Sounds like the role for you? See the full job description here: https://kudosblends.com/join-our-team/

Please apply with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the position together with a copy of your C.V.

Join our team! We drive success by nurturing top talent, from factory operatives to sales experts, bakers, and chemists. Become a part of our innovative company.

11/06/2026

We would like to share two well-deserved promotions within our Sales team at Kudos Blends.

Congratulations to Lucy Willey on her new role as Sales and Bakery Specialist, and to Samantha Smith on her promotion to Senior Sales Coordinator. Their dedication, expertise and commitment have made a significant impact across the business, and these promotions reflect the valuable contributions they continue to make.

Investing in our people is an important part of our growth, and we're proud to support career development opportunities that strengthen both our teams and the service we provide to customers.

Read more about Lucy and Sam's new roles here: https://kudosblends.com/growth-within-our-sales-team/

10/06/2026

Last week, Matt Ayres spoke at the UCB Bakers Gathering at University College Birmingham.

Matt and his fellow speakers shared insights into baking science and ingredient innovation with the next generation of industry talent.
It was inspiring to see so much enthusiasm, curiosity and ambition from the bakers of the future!

Read more from Matt about the UCB Bakers Gathering here: https://kudosblends.com/inspiring-the-next-generation-at-the-ucb-bakers-gathering/

Thank you to University College Birmingham for hosting such a valuable event.

Matt Ayres shares his experience at the UCB Bakers Gathering and the bright future ahead for the students.

27/05/2026

We are welcoming two new additions to the Kudos Blends team as we continue to grow!

Rob Williams (right) has joined us as Production Manager, bringing extensive experience in operations and production management within the food industry. Rob will support the ongoing development of our production and warehouse teams.

We’re also pleased to welcome Max Jones (left) as Import/Export Specialist. Max will help strengthen our supply and delivery chain to ensure products continue to reach customers safely and efficiently.

Both Rob and Max have already made a fantastic impression with their enthusiasm, knowledge, and collaborative approach, and we’re excited to see them develop within their new roles.

Welcome to the team, Rob and Max! Read more here: https://kudosblends.com/team-expansion-supporting-continued-growth/

30/04/2026

We’re supporting Rob Hodgson, our Quality Assurance Coordinator, as he takes on an inspiring challenge this May.

Rob is running The May 50K to raise funds for the MS Society UK, supporting vital research, treatments, and care for people living with MS.

With over 150,000 people in the UK affected by MS, every effort counts. If you can, please support Rob and this great cause:

https://www.themay50k.co.uk/fundraisers/robhodgson

We’ll be cheering him on all the way!

Read more here: https://kudosblends.com/going-the-distance-robs-50k-challenge-for-the-ms-society/

28/04/2026

Congratulations to Danny Francis and Marvin Read, who have successfully completed their forklift truck training and are now fully qualified operators.

Their achievement brings our total to 16 qualified forklift truck operators, with the majority trained in-house - keeping our production running smoothly, and helping us maintain a safe working environment.

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, a day dedicated to preventing occupational accidents, it’s a great reminder of the importance of ongoing training. Our Health and Safety team plays a vital role in delivering programmes like these, helping to protect and empower our people every day.

Read more here:

Congratulations to Danny Francis and Marvin Read, who have successfully completed their forklift truck training, bringing our total to 16 qualified forklift truck operators!

21/04/2026

A new round of internal promotions within our production facilities recognises the hard work, leadership and impact of colleagues who help keep our operations performing at their best.

Please join us in congratulating (l-r) Jamie Matts, Martin Collins (Bubble) and Ben Morrant on their new roles as Area Managers.

Read more about their well-deserved promotions here:

Recognising our new Area Managers, who were promoted from within our production team.