All articles by Amy North
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NewsWrapped bread struggles as speciality bread wins over shoppers
Speciality bread is booming with shoppers splashing out £245m more on the morning goods, speciality breads, and wraps while wrapped bread falls by £64m
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NewsJason’s Sourdough overtakes Kingsmill to become Britain’s third biggest bread brand
Made by Geary’s Bakeries, the brand has rocketed up the bread charts as it aims to make “Jason’s a staple choice for more people, more often”
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NewsHoney brand Hilltop makes a play for pie filling and bakery market
Under new umbrella brand Hilltop Food Group, the firm has invested in its manufacturing footprint to meet demand for pie fillings, nut butters, and more
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough expands into wholesale with Booker listing
Listing will help Jason’s access a wide range of trade customers nationwide, including independent retailers and foodservice operators
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NewsBako Group expands with acquisition of Bako Western
While the two companies have shared a brand as part of an agreement made in the sixties, they have traded independently until now
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Product NewsPieminister expands distribution for Handy Pies in Co-op and foodservice outlets
The four-strong range is supplied in heat-to-eat, fully recyclable packaging with 263 Co-op stores, Stonehenge, and certain Norse Airlines flights added to the list of stockists
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Product NewsBiscuiteers unveils collaboration with Disney
Disney Princess and Mickey Mouse biscuits are the first products to be rolled under the licensing agreement with the media giant
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NewsBPO kicks off recruitment drive for Roberts Bakery sites
Bakery operatives and food process technicians are among the roles being advertised by BPO which bought the business – now Roberts Bakery 1887 – in October
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NewsMortons Rolls workers receive payout after two-year legal battle
Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that 140 former employees are to receive “well over £1m”, with payment coming from the National Insurance Fund not the new owners
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FeatureFlavour, format, and flair: inside the evolution of modern-day pastries
Pastries are getting a makeover as bold flavours, inventive formats, and premium touches redefine what indulgence looks like on today’s bakery scene
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Product NewsDerbyshire-based Stacey’s Bakery kicks off ‘Scone of the Month’ initiative
A limited-edition Maple & Walnut Scone, priced at 85p, has been added to the bakery’s range with more innovative flavours in the works
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InterviewFix, rebuild, grow: British Bakels MD James Cawthorne reveals plans for Renshaw
Stability and supply have been the focus for Renshaw since its acquisition by British Bakels, but the first new products for the cake decoration brand signal the start of a new era
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Product NewsWildfarmed expands range with regenerative crumpets
Made with 100% Wildfarmed regenerative flour, the four-packs of crumpets are landing in Waitrose and Ocado and mark the firm’s first venture into morning goods
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Product NewsFinsbury Food Group unveils half-and-half Wicked cake
The cake, which ties in with the latest Wicked film, is decorated to celebrate the two main characters – Elphaba and Glinda – with green and pink decorations, as well as two types of cake underneath
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NewsManufacturers call on government to back £50bn growth plan
Food and Drink Federation has outlined ambitions to unlock serious growth from the UK’s manufacturing sector, including growing exports to £35bn and doubling annual business investment
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FeatureCracking the trends: how nuts bring indulgence, texture, and global flavours to bakery
From on-trend pistachio to almond, nuts bring indulgence, health cues, and flavour exploration to the bakery category. But at what cost?
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Product NewsAuntie Anne’s and Which Wich team up with coffee companies
Pretzel specialist and sandwich brand partner with coffee firms to tap into the fast-growing UK coffee market
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NewsCo-op unveils breakfast meal deal for £3.50
Convenience retailer increases its focus on food-to-go with new deal which sees shoppers get a hot drink and breakfast roll for £3.50, saving up to £1.95
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NewsSupermarket panettone sales halved since 2021
Data from Circana shows that unit sales of panettone have fallen by more than 330,000 from Q4 2021 to Q4 2024, but stollen is experiencing a surge of interest
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NewsWigan bakery with ‘widespread’ pest problem to pay £10k for hygiene failings
Directors at Five Star Bakery pleaded guilty to 12 offences after rat droppings, dirt, and mould were found on the premises