All articles by Amy North
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NewsStrong growth for Mr Kipling as its signs US deal
Premier Foods has signed an agreement with Weston Foods to sell and market Mr Kipling cakes in the US as it reveals the brand is on track for ‘another record year’
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GCA seeks views on supplying the supermarkets
The GCA wants to hear from companies that supply the supermarkets with baked goods to find out whether they are being treated fairly
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Finsbury Food Group retail growth offset by foodservice
Overall sales are down 4.1% against a ‘strong comparative period’ in 2019 with growth in retail offset by continuing challenges in foodservice
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Bakkavor reports UK sales dip of 5.3% for 2020
The business, which produces desserts, pizza and bread, saw UK like-for-like sales fall 5.3% in 2020 as the market shows signs of recovery
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UK Food & Drink Shows postponed to July 2021
Following the announcement of a third lockdown, the UK Food & Drink Shows, including Farm Shop & Deli Show and Foodex, have been moved to July
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Top bakery trends for 2021 revealed: part 2
From hygiene to reduced plastic, clean label and more. We explore the trends set to influence the bakery market in 2021
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Real Good Food ‘stronger and more resilient’
The Renshaw and Brighter Foods owner said improved Q3 trading demonstrated encouraging progress for the business, despite some near-term challenges due to Covid-19
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Bakers predict top products for 2021
Innovative hybrid bakes, hidden centre cakes and treats with eco-friendly credentials are among those predicted to be big this year
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Top bakery trends for 2021 revealed: part 1
From organic to eco-friendly products, clean label and nostalgic flavours, there’s no shortage of trends playing out on the bakery market. In part one of a three-part series, we explore the trends set to take hold in 2021
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Mike Tully on his five-year plan for Bako NW
Since taking over as CEO at bakery ingredients wholesaler Bako NW in 2017, Mike Tully has substantially increased group profits, and put an aggressive five-year growth plan in place
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Changes to Premier Foods board as Kilic steps down
Paulson & Co’s board representative Orkun Kilic has stepped down as non-executive director with immediate effect
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Jestic and MKN agree distribution deal for combi ovens
Through the deal, Jestic Foodservice Solutions will distribute the German manufacturer’s combi ovens to the UK market
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Bakers reveal their new year’s resolutions for 2021
Opening state-of-the-art bakeries to rolling out NPD and taking stock of finances are among bakers’ plans for the new year
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Morrisons boosts fleet for Rathbones bakery
The retailer has taken delivery of 25 lightweight moving double deck trailers, which are branded with loaves of bread, for its bakery site in Wakefield
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Bakers unveil new products for Veganuary 2021
There’s NPD galore as bakers, retailers and manufacturers look to tap into consumer demand for vegan-friendly products at the start of the year
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McVitie’s rolls out fully coated Digestives and Hobnobs
Pladis is tapping into demand for premium treats with its fully coated NPD which it said would elevate the biscuits from everyday treats to special ones
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Hovis revamps Best of Both recipe with vitamin D boost
The new recipe will be on shelves as of January 2021 and is described by Hovis as rich in vitamin D
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Krispy Kreme unveils vegan glazed doughnut
Krispy Kreme has unveiled a vegan-friendly version of its Original Glazed doughnut ahead of Veganuary 2021
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Bakeries ramp up production in final Christmas push
Addo Food Group and Birds Bakery are among those working ‘round the clock’ to meet consumer demand ahead of Christmas Day
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Kudos Blends secures small equipment grant
The Shropshire-based company, which specialises in leavening agents, has used the grant to purchase a texture analyser
