All articles by Amy North – Page 25
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NewsCaffè Nero reports success in new distribution channels
Sales via home delivery, the supermarkets and Amazon could exceed £10m this financial year, according to the coffee shop
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NewsBertinet Bakery collaborates with Real Bread Campaign
The partnership comes as Real Bread Week, which runs from 19-27 February, kicks off as bakers across the globe look to celebrate additive-free loaves
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Product NewsPladis revamps Go Ahead bakes with non-HFSS recipe
The revamped recipe has reduced levels of saturated fat and sugar with each bake coming in at 128 kcal
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NewsRecord sales at Finsbury Food Group but inflation hits profits
Finsbury could have delivered further revenue growth if it weren’t for staff shortages and supply chain disruption, it said, as profits were dampened due to inflationary pressures
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NewsCSM Ingredients buys Italian ingredients firm Hi-Food
The shareholders of Hi-Food will reinvest their proceeds into CSM Ingredients, also taking on roles in the areas of R&D and commercial management
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NewsDr. Schär boosts UK presence with acquisition of GDR
GDR Food Technology managing director Ronnie Stebbings will continue in his current role under the deal which will see Dr. Schär launch fresh bakery products in the UK
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FeatureCan craft bakeries ditch the plastic habit?
Sourcing alternative materials, managing costs and working with suppliers are some of the challenges to be overcome on the journey to a plastic-free operation
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NewsSevere shortages and ‘erratic’ deliveries hit Real Good Food
High levels of absence at the cake decoration specialist, which owns Renshaw and Rainbow Dust, impacted its ability to fulfil customer orders, it said
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FeatureDiversity: how bakery is building a community for all
What is the baking industry doing to promote diverse voices and offer opportunities to those who may not have considered it as a career?
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InterviewWonky warriors: how Earth & Wheat gives purpose to surplus
Fourth generation baker James Eid founded the wonky bakery subscription box last year, rescuing 300 tonnes of surplus in the process
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NewsUpfield buys minority stake in egg alternative Oggs
The deal will help Oggs scale up its distribution by leveraging Upfield’s global network and improve R&D in the plant-based protein category, according to the firms
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NewsWorld’s biggest Greggs to open in Primark’s flagship store
The Tasty by Greggs 130-seater café, located in Primark’s Birmingham store, will serve up familiar favourites from the brand in a new setting
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NewsWhich city has the most bakery jobs available (and what do they pay)?
Bakers are among the most in demand trades, according to a study by business comparison experts Bionic, with those in Nottingham being paid above the rest
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Product NewsValentine’s Day 2022: cakes, cupcakes and more NPD revealed
Bakers across the nation are helping shoppers celebrate the romantic occasion with a host of NPD including decadent layer cakes, sweet doughnuts and even chocolate frogs
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NewsHummingbird Bakery revamps look and eyes nationwide expansion
The American style bakery, which was bought in a pre-pack administration deal last year, is entering the next phase of its evolution
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NewsSSP Group sales recovery dampened by Omicron
The travel food & drink specialist said the first four months of its financial year were ‘good’ despite the impact of Omicron on the travel market
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Product NewsIngredients round-up: Bakels, Dawn and I.T.S unveil NPD
Vegan-friendly toppings, natural flavour enhancers and indulgent, but sustainable, cream fillings are among the new products available to bakers
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NewsDr Oetker shakes up UK management team
John Brassington has been appointed as joint managing director, replacing Georg Heerdegen Parsbo who has joined the international board for the pizza and home baking firm
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InterviewGwyn’s Bakery, Horsham: where cinnamon buns outsell sourdough
Owner Benjamin Lines discusses how the West Sussex bakery is putting value back into bread while battling rising prices and recruitment challenges
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NewsMono’s Chris Huish to retire after 42 years with the firm
Huish, director of independent sales at Mono Equipment, is set to retire at the end of the month with Simon Moon taking on the role