All articles by Amy North – Page 14
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InterviewBeyond pies: how Wrights is expanding its culinary empire
Commercial director Helen Bowyer shares Wrights’ strategy for growth in the sweet and savoury bakery markets, with support from owner Compleat
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FeatureTrifle transformation: how bakers are modernising the classic dessert
Modern flavours, new formats, and an eye to sustainability are helping to revamp the classic dessert for the next generation of fans
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Product NewsExceptional by Asda premium own-label range hits shelves
Sausage rolls and quiches are among the first wave of 70 items to be rolled out as the retailer aims to offer an elevated own-label product offering
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Product NewsDecadent doughnuts: bakers unveil sweet creations for National Doughnut Week
From classic jam doughnuts to ice cream-themed delights, on-trend pistachio ones, and very lemony treats, bakers have been creating doughnuts to suit all tastes
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Product NewsWHSmith unveils ‘biggest investment’ in food in 10 years with own-label range
The Smith’s Family Kitchen brand comprises more than 30 products including sandwiches, salads, wraps, and baguettes
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FeaturePersonalisation, hybrids, and pistachio: top doughnut trends for 2024
Doughnuts are one of the most popular items in bakery right now as they offer bakers a blank canvas to play with innovative formats and flavours
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NewsGail’s Bakery to open first site in Waitrose Canary Wharf
Set to open on 6 June, the site will operate as a first-of-its-kind takeaway bakery for the brand where customers can purchase bread, baked goods, and speciality coffee
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NewsTesco trials ‘bake on the shop floor’ model for in-store bakery
Currently in operation at the Twickenham Express store, the model incorporates an oven, cooling rack, and loose product display cassettes in just over one square metre of floor space
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Product NewsGreggs reveals new menu items for summer 2024
Flatbreads stuffed with Mexican beans or pesto chicken have been added to the menu alongside a Bakewell muffin and ready-to-drink lattes
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NewsBread Ahead unveils academy designed to create ‘next generation of bakers’
Artisan bakery is on the lookout for aspiring bakers to undertake the six-month course for free
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NewsDavid Wood Baking secures credit facility to help recovery from Dudley fire
Finance will be used to help the own-label bakery manufacturer rescale its production following the total loss of its Dudley site
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Product NewsCosta unveils new menu for summer 2024
Coffee giant has added filled flatbreads, a plant-based wrap and cake, and indulgent sweet treats to its menu for the warmer months
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NewsScottish Bakers to unveil five-year strategic roadmap at conference
Roadmap will have three clearly defined pillars – agility & collaboration, growth, and sustainability – designed to help Scottish Bakers members thrive
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NewsResearch project aims to make white bread healthier
UK-sourced peas, beans, and oats could be added to wheat flour to boost its nutritional value while still allowing it to create white loaves with sensory attributes consumers are used to
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NewsCumbria bakery Lovingly Artisan triumphs at Farm Shop & Deli Awards
The bakery, located in Kendal and run by husband-and-wife-team Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor, beat competition from across the UK to be named Retailer of the Year at the awards
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NewsConcern over supply of UK breadmaking wheat
Unusually wet weather and high nitrogen fertiliser prices are likely to impact the quantity and quality of breadmaking wheat, according to trade body UK Flour Millers
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NewsBakery suppliers take steps to improve allergen awareness and safety
Country Choice appoints allergen awareness ambassador to help retailers improve allergen management while Bakkavor reaffirms its support of the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
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Product NewsWildfarmed rolls out regenerative bread range into Waitrose
Featuring a disco ball and menagerie of animals on packaging, the range includes sliced loaves and sourdough made using Wildfarmed’s regenerative flour
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NewsFood industry ‘must unite and self-govern’ on food waste reporting
Wonky food company founder James Eid says industry ‘must lead from the front’ and self-govern food waste reporting as it faces inaction from government
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NewsLidl beats Tesco for largest share of in-store bakery market
Reigning Bakery Retailer of the Year Lidl secured an 18.2% share of the market for the first quarter of 2024, boosted by its rotating limited-edition range of baked goods