Overview
- Ruff Puff Bakehouse at Cedar Farm in Ormskirk will close permanently after trading through Sunday, January 25, 2026.
- Whaite and partner Paul Atkins cited a relentless workload, tight margins and a heavy emotional toll in their announcement.
- A recent incident in which Whaite was knocked over by a car prompted a reassessment that he said brought priorities into sharp focus.
- Whaite plans to step back to rest and recover before relaunching Ruff Puff Brownies online in autumn 2026.
- The owners thanked customers and the Baillie/Bailie family at Cedar Farm and said the relaunch will focus on shipping brownies across the UK.