A MILLING company in Essex will be sponsors in an international Bakery competition to find the best baguette in the country.

The Tiptree World Bread Awards, sponsored by Tiptree jam makers Wilkin and Sons, will have their flour baguette category sponsored by Carr’s Flour Mills.

Carr’s Flour Mills, founded in 1831, have a base at the Maldon Mill in Station Road.

Simon Cheek, of Carr’s Flour Mills, said: “We’re proud to play our part in upholding this rich heritage for ours and future generations.”

Mr Cheek will be on the judging panel alongside Richard Bertinet and Henry Herbert.

The competition will take place on September 26 at the Westminster Cathedral Hall in London.

To register an entry for this category, visit www.worldbreadawards.com/competition/entry.

For details, email cat@thefoodawardscompany.co.uk or call 07866 689932.