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New beginnings for Mark’s Bread
The owners of a popular bakery are hanging up their aprons and handing over the business to new custodians.
Housed in a former car repair garage on North Street, Mark’s Bread was founded by Mark and Maria Newman in 2011 and has since then become a much-loved south Bristol institution.
Before the start of the pandemic, their bread could be found in more than a baker’s dozen local restaurants and shops around Bristol, delivered daily around the city by electric cargo bicycle.
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As well as their bakery and shop, Mark’s Bread Cafe serves an entirely homemade menu and is still available for takeaway during lockdown.
Mark’s Bread is becoming part of the same team as the Tobacco Factory just up the road, who also own Five Acre Farm, whose produce is sold in the shop and market space on their ground floor.
While he was still working in IT, Mark Newman was given a bread making course for his 50th birthday from his wife Maria, which turned out to be a pivotal moment in both of their lives – photo: Bristol Food Connections
In a statement, Maria said: “Well after 11 and a bit years of bread-making and more Mark and I are hanging up our aprons and handing the bakery over to new owners next week.
“It’s been an amazing journey and we’d like to thank our lovely, loyal customers , suppliers and everyone else who has supported and encouraged us, especially in the early days.
“Our talented staff are all staying on so you won’t see any interruption in supplies and service. We know that the new owners will continue to develop the bakery in the best possible way. See you in the bread queue!”
The new Mark’s Bread team, from left to right: Melanie Taylor, bakery manager; Rosana Sanchez Fernandez, head baker; and George Ferguson of Tobacco Factory Enterprises – photo: Tobacco Factory Enterprises
Main photo: Martin Booth
Read more: Your Bristol Favourites: Bakeries
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