Towngate PLC, the leading commercial and industrial property specialist, has secured a 12-year tenancy for Artisan Bakes Ltd, a SALSA-accredited wholesale craft bakery based in Wakefield. This long-term lease highlights Towngate’s continued success in providing high-quality industrial spaces for businesses based in the north.

Established in 2009, Artisan Bakes is renowned for its wide range of premium products, including cakes, tray bakes, tarts, and vegan and gluten-free options. The relocation from Trinity Business Park to Unit 1 of Flanshaw Industrial Estate in Wakefield marks an exciting chapter for the bakery as it reaches its 10th anniversary, offering it the space and facilities to support its continued growth in the wholesale sector.

The new, 6,366 sq ft modern warehouse/industrial property provides close proximity to Wakefield City Centre and junction 40 of the M1 motorway, making it an ideal base for the business’ growing logistics. It also features a shared secure yard, high-quality ancillary offices, generous parking, and an eaves height of 6.18 metres, perfectly catering to Artisan Bakes’ operational needs.

Tom Lamb, property director at Towngate PLC, commented: “We’re thrilled to secure Artisan Bakes as a long-term tenant. This 12-year lease reflects the growing demand for our high-quality spaces, as well as the confidence businesses like Artisan place in Towngate’s expertise. We look forward to seeing them thrive in this highly sought-after location.”

Jonathan Jacob, senior surveyor at GV Property Consultants, added: “This unit provides a rare food manufacturing facility in a strategic location, and we are pleased to have acted on behalf of Towngate to accommodate Artisan Bakes’ bespoke requirements.”

David Hardwick, managing director of Artisan Bakes, concluded: “We’re excited to start this new chapter as we celebrate a decade of baking excellence. The relocation represents a significant step in our expansion and will help us truly enhance our production capabilities. Towngate’s support has been invaluable in finding the perfect space, accommodating our needs as we continue to innovate and grow.”

Towngate is already preparing for additional tenant moves, with several new lettings scheduled to further strengthen its presence in the region.