All articles by Amy North – Page 17
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Product News10 bakery products being rolled out for Veganuary 2024
There are doughnuts galore as well as caramel cupcakes, flapjack cookies, and sandwich biscuits as bakery brands look to tap into the hype around Veganuary
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NewsCornish pasty makers to raise money for school cooking activities
Pasty makers and bakers have pledged at least £15,000 from sales of their products during Cornish Pasty Week to help children access regular cooking activities
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NewsGen Z most likely to try free-from products in 2024
More than three quarters of Gen Z consumers polled said they would try more free-from products in 2024, but there are still concerns around taste
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Product NewsThe Bread Factory and Wildfarmed team up on foodservice range
Sourdough loaves, burger buns, and dinner rolls have been created using regeneratively grown wheat flour
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NewsLesaffre UK & Ireland names Clare MacLennan as managing director
MacLennan, who has 13 years of experience in the baking and foodservice industries, is to lead Lesaffre’s mission in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for British bakeries
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FeatureSeven things you need to know about the vegan bakery market
With the 10th anniversary of Veganuary in full swing, we take a look at how the vegan bakery market is shaping up in 2024
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Product NewsPret reveals new sandwiches and sweet treats for 2024
A vegan friendly Bánh Mì and VLT sandwich are among the new additions while Pret has also expanded its Slims sandwich range
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InterviewMark’s Cotswold Bakery on the challenges of running a rural business
From securing electricity to arranging deliveries, a rural location poses many obstacles for a business such as Mark’s Cotswold Bakery – but there are many advantages as well
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NewsKrispy Kreme to open ‘doughnut theatre’ in central London
Doughnut specialist is bringing its Hot Light concept to Oxford Street, where fans of its Original Glazed treats will be able to try them hot off the line
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Product NewsDélifrance unveils premium cinnamon and brioche buns
The ready-to-bake pastries tap into demand for indulgence and convenience
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InterviewSt Pierre Groupe reveals growth under Grupo Bimbo
A year after the business was bought by bakery giant Bimbo, the brioche specialist reveals how its new parent company is fast-tracking its growth plans
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NewsAllergy information should be mandatory on menus, says FSA
The Food Standards Agency is to contact ministers to discuss mandating the inclusion of allergy information on coffee shop and restaurant menus, and will provide guidance in the meantime
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OpinionBritish Baker editor shares highlights of 2023
Amy North shares some of her favourite moments from the past year, including eating chicken bakes with Grace Dent and celebrating achievements at the Baking Industry Awards
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NewsRoberts donates 150,000 baked goods to charities for Christmas
The initiative will see more than 150,000 products – a mix of rolls and loaves – distributed with help from FareShare and Community Shop
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NewsGreggs teams up with Fenwick to create ‘fine dining’ bistro
Greggs menu items, including the sausage roll and Festive Bake, have been reimagined for the experience
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NewsReal Good Food prepares to call in administrators
Cake decoration specialist has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in an attempt to preserve value for creditors
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NewsConsultation on combinable crops digital passport gets underway
UK Flour Millers is among the trade associations that helped develop the proposed digital passport, set to replace a system which has been in use for 30 years
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NewsGail’s and Cornish Bakery among top firms to work for in 2023
Both bakery businesses have ranked on the Best Companies list, which is based on annual engagement surveys from staff
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Product NewsFree-from bakery brand Lazy Day revamps foodservice range
New packaging, logo, and updated recipes have been rolled out across the eight-strong range of individually wrapped sweet treats
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NewsIndustry urged to support new lead baker apprenticeship
Level 3 embraces skills needed by modern-day bakers, including leadership of production areas and product development