All articles by Amy North
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NewsCompleat Food Group adds The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co to portfolio
Compleat adds own label and branded Yorkshire pudding supplier to its portfolio as it looks to become the UK’s number one chilled prepared food company
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NewsWaterfields lined up to rescue seven Oddie’s shops
Fellow Lancashire-based chain Waterfields is to re-open seven Oddie’s shops with the name and staff remaining in place
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NewsPukka Pies warns price rises are ‘inevitable’ due to labour and power costs
Significant levels of labour and power inflation mean higher prices are on their way, according to recently filed accounts on Companies House
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Product NewsBridor unveils six-strong Viennese vegan pastry range
Range includes a vegan croissant, pain au chocolat, and orange & hazelnut crown which have been made with plant-based margarine and French flour
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NewsPuratos to move fillings and sourdough production to Buckingham
Production of fillings and sourdough will move from Simonswood in Liverpool to Buckingham, with patisserie glazes also set to be added to the manufacturing line-up at the site
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Product NewsFox’s Burton’s Companies relaunches Thomas Fudge’s Florentines
Heritage brand’s Florentines now feature whole almonds and more chocolate for added indulgence while its packaging has also been zhushed up to help it stand out on shelf
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NewsGrange Bakery in Cumbria shuts all four shops
Despite the ‘best efforts of staff’, the Cumbrian craft bakery has closed permanently owing to the ‘current economic climate’
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NewsHistoric sandwich shop in Rugby up for sale
In a Grade II listed Tudor building, Granny’s Sandwich Shop has operated as a catering business for more than 80 years with the current owners finding growth via delivery and takeaway services
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NewsCosta Coffee employees secure 5% pay rise
The starting pay for baristas will rise from £12 per hour to £12.60 as part of an £8m investment by the nation’s largest coffee chain
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NewsConsultation launched to close ‘junk food’ ad loophole
Advertising authority kicks off a month-long consultation on guidance which explains how restrictions on food & drink advertising will be applied when they come into force in October
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Product NewsAbsolutely crackers: trio of savoury biscuits and snacks unveiled
Limited-edition Mini Cheddars, functional crackers, and wholesome handmade breadsticks are among the latest savoury launches to hit the snacking aisles
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Product NewsBiscuiteers secures listing with Ocado for hand-iced biscuits
Partnership sees several classic and seasonal items from Biscuiteers’ range available via the online retailer, including a Champagne Charlie Jolly Ginger
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InterviewFrom field to bakery in 50 miles: Hobbs House Bakery’s healthier soils journey
Family-run artisan bakery explains the progress made so far on its mission to source 100% of its grain from healthier soils by 2032
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NewsClaridge’s to open bakery in summer 2025 packed with British classics
Richard Hart will head up the operation, creating a menu designed to celebrate the art of British baking with iced fingers, granary loaves, and jam tarts among the items available
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FeatureKeeping it sweet: how are bakeries approaching sugar reduction?
With the next raft of HFSS regulations due to come into force on 1 October 2025, what steps are bakeries taking to reduce the sweet stuff? And do consumers want lower sugar sweet treats?
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NewsBuns and deliveries help drive record sales for Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero sold nearly 750,000 cinnamon and Maritozzi buns in the first half of its financial year, with growth also coming from delivery channels and wholesale
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Product NewsGreggs expands hot food offering with new menu items
Greggs plans to double the number of shops the made-to-order range is available in by spring, with a BBQ Crispy Chicken Burger and wrap added to tempt consumers
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NewsJob cuts as Tesco makes changes to in-store bakeries
Increased demand for speciality breads has led to the supermarket to roll out a new finishing model for several of its in-store bakeries
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Product NewsEurostar Commodities rolls out regenerative flour range
Called Rise Re:Gen, the range comprises a Strong White Flour and All Purpose Flour which has been farmed in collaboration with The Green Farm Collective
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NewsBiscuiteers appoints first-ever external CEO to drive growth
Francesca Pittaway joins from Not On The High Street while current CEO and co-founder will now become creative director