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Bells of Lazonby celebrates 80 years of passion, pioneership, and fine family baking
Guided by its mission to become a leading bakery manufacturer, Bells of Lazonby( Bells) is a heritage family baker with heart, soul, and experience. Founded in 1946 by World War II veteran and entrepreneur, John Bell, the business’ ethos is centered around a real taste for quality, and its philosophy brings together the perfect mixture of strong traditional values and forward-thinking innovation.
Nestled amongst the great English countryside in Lazonby, Cumbria, Bells’ headquarters – Edenholme Bakery – boasts two internal state-of-theart bakeries, where it produces tasty, innovative conventional and freefrom bakery products. 2026 marks a particularly special year for Bells as it celebrates its 80th anniversary. This milestone is not only representative of the business’ hard work and innovation, but is also symbolic of the incredible passion, integrity, and close-knit culture that has defined it since day one. To honor the anniversary, Food Chain sits down with Rob Keeping, Bells’ Managing Director, to learn more about the business’ remarkable legacy and the values that continue to drive its longevity and success. He begins our conversation by providing some insight into the company’ s journey.
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