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Wildcraft, a popular gluten-free bakery in Leeds, has closed after over a decade in business
Owners say they had ‘no choice but to stop’ and are entering liquidation after months of struggle
The bakery began in Mina’s home kitchen before growing into a nationwide brand
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to turn a 40-foot garage into a new microbakery
Customers can still buy a selection of bakes from Bolt & Bean Café while plans take shape

A popular Yorkshire bakery has announced it is closing after more than a decade in business, marking the end of an era for its loyal customers.

Wildcraft, founded by baker Mina 13 years ago and located on Leeds’ Green Road, confirmed it has ceased trading and will enter liquidation following advice from insolvency practitioners.

The decision comes after months of efforts to keep the business afloat, and in a statement shared on social media, the owners said they had “no choice but to stop” after exploring options to continue operating.

The closure brings to an end a journey that began in a home kitchen, where Mina first started developing gluten-free recipes and building a customer base from scratch.

What began as a small-scale operation grew into a recognised name among gluten-free customers, with Wildcraft’s products expanding nationwide.

Over the years, the bakery grew beyond its humble beginnings, gaining a strong following across social media and the wider gluten-free community.

Hope for the future

Despite the setback, the founders say they hope this will not be the end of Mina’s baking career. Instead, they plan to return to their roots by launching a microbakery from home.

Their proposal involves converting a 40-foot garage at the bottom of their garden into a dedicated baking space.

But they say they cannot fund the project alone. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help cover the costs of transforming the garage into a working microbakery.

Supporters are being encouraged to donate and share the appeal, with the owners saying small contributions could make a significant difference to getting the new venture off the ground.

At the time of writing, they say they have reached over 20% of their funding goal, with a current total of more than £2000 allowing them a “viable starting point”.

For now, customers will still be able to purchase a selection of Wildcraft’s sweet bakes from Bolt & Bean Café in Meanwood, with further details about available products expected in the coming days.

While the business may be closing in its current form, its founders remain hopeful that this chapter will lead to a fresh start for Mina’s gluten-free baking journey.