We delve into the chilling story of Harvest Time Bakery in Leicester, where a tragic and preventable accident shook the industry in 1998. When a 75-foot tunnel oven malfunctioned, the bakery’s owners prioritised avoiding downtime over proper safety protocols, with devastating consequences.

This harrowing incident underscores the critical importance of health and safety regulations in the workplace. We examine how negligence led to significant fines for the company and its directors, sparking conversations about corporate responsibility and the human cost of cutting corners. 

Join us as we reflect on the lessons this tragedy teaches about valuing safety over speed and profit.

About Simon and Danielle:

Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business.

Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003.

Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009.

Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the pub – and they decided that now was the time to bring these conversations to a wider audience and invite them to join the chat.

Both Simon and Danielle are successful business owners in their own rights with big plans for the future but will never lose their love of talking all things business… and the pub.