This critical resource offers stakeholders a detailed understanding of the local sector. Key findings include:

• A critical forecast estimating that 220 new hires will be required for the regional bakery processing industry by the end of 2030.
• Anticipated industry growth accounts for a significant 70% of this total new hire requirement.
• Labour Market Alert: The region’s bakery processing sector will be experiencing greater challenges in recruitment and retention (Rank 3: Greater Tightness) throughout the upcoming decade.
• The largest proportion of new workers needed will be within management, finance, sales, and administration occupations (40%) and trades (31%) (including bakers and chefs).