Genesis offers a new bakes and pastry range

Magherafelt bakery, Genesis, has joined forces with Stephen Chisholm, winner of the first series of The Great Irish Bake Off, to ramp up its offering with a new cake range.
By Claire Cartmill
Published 20th Oct 2020, 17:00 BST
Nigel Lennox, Master Baker, Genesis bakery and Stephen Chisholm, Business and Product Development Manager, Genesis bakeryNigel Lennox, Master Baker, Genesis bakery and Stephen Chisholm, Business and Product Development Manager, Genesis bakery
Nigel Lennox, Master Baker, Genesis bakery and Stephen Chisholm, Business and Product Development Manager, Genesis bakery

‘Afters, by Genesis’ comes in packs of four to nine personal sized buns and pastries that combine all the baked goodness synonymous with the brand, including fluffy sponges, rich, velvety buttercream and sumptuous jams.

Stephen joined the team at Genesis last year and has been working with the product development team and the company’s highly experienced Master Baker, Nigel Lennox, to come up with new concepts, not only for the new Afters range but also for the bakery’s wide range of prestigious retailers.

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The Afters collection is available in stores across Northern Ireland and is a premium brand aimed at discerning customers who are looking for a special treat that tastes home-made.

Pictured is Christy Crawford, Van Sales Driver, Genesis bakeryPictured is Christy Crawford, Van Sales Driver, Genesis bakery
Pictured is Christy Crawford, Van Sales Driver, Genesis bakery

Speaking about the new range, Paul Allen, executive chairman, Genesis said: “At Genesis we are dedicated to continually evolving and improving on the range that our customers have loved and known so well since the brand began its story over 50 years ago.

“We were delighted when Stephen agreed to join us to work across our businesses.

“He combines a passion for food with restaurant and business experience which is an unusual but very effective mix.

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“Nigel, Stephen and all in New Product Development have tried to come up with something for everyone with this range, with chocolate and fruity options and beautiful decoration which is expertly hand-piped by our fantastic team.

“We’ve even given two of our firm favourites - jam bakes and iced tops - an upgrade and have produced our Best Ever versions. We shall also have seasonal variations, so the offering will change over the weeks with new cakes being introduced.”

Genesis products are sold in more than 600 stores across Northern Ireland. It alsosupplies a range of cakes and breads to retailers and the hospitality sector across the UK and Ireland. The bakery also produces a range of bread and cakes for retailers including Marks & Spencer and Waitrose.

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