‘He offended almost everyone’: British baker’s comments on Mexican bread spark outrage

Bolillos, a traditional Mexican bread, sit for sale at a street stand in Mexico City - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A British baker has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after his blunt critique of Mexican bread sparked widespread outrage, culminating in a public apology.

Richard Hart, co-founder of Mexico City’s Green Rhino bakery and a prominent figure in international baking, made the controversial remarks in a resurfaced food podcast.