Dinnie is the founder and managing director of Kudos Blends. She brings a unique blend of chemistry expertise, over 30 years of experience in the bakery market, and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit to the business.
Kudos Blends was formed by Dinnie in 1999 with the vision to be ‘the world’s leading supplier of technically driven leavening agents’. This consistent focus on leavening agent technology has ensured the continued research and understanding of the role of this critical ingredient in bakery applications, leading to some ground-breaking product development. In 2016, Kudos Blends received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the international trade category, in recognition of soaring worldwide sales. Under her leadership and commitment to innovation and customer service, Kudos Blends has become a thriving global player in the baking industry.
Dinnie’s passion for science and problem-solving is evident through her worldwide captivating speaking engagements, which have influenced the bakery sector and fostered industry-wide collaborations. She continues to lead Kudos Blends with captivating energy and enthusiasm, encouraging creativity and focusing on delivering exceptional quality and service to our valued customers whilst at the same time providing an enjoyable, collaborative, happy workplace for all employees.
Aside from the business, Dinnie’s other devotion is to horses. Riding and tending her 8 horses daily, in addition to caring for her beautiful dogs, her life is as busy at home as at work!
Navigating shipping challenges when it comes to exporting has not always been easy.
Despite the chaos COVID-19 has caused, it’s not been all doom and gloom at Kudos Blends!