All articles by Amy North – Page 26
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FeatureWhat role could equipment play in healthier bakery NPD?
Health is a key driver of NPD, but will it be ingredient or technological innovation driving the industry in years to come?
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NewsLotus Bakeries acquires sourdough cracker firm Peter’s Yard
Peter’s Yard will join the Lotus Natural Foods business with current joint managing directors handing over to Jean-Baptiste Robert
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NewsFranchise partners to play ‘critical’ role in Greggs’ growth
Greggs has opened its 400th franchise-operated shop with its newest partner Rontec, with franchise shops expected to account for 20% of the total estate in the years ahead
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NewsBirds Bakery reveals new charity partner after raising £95,000
Canine Partners has been named as the East Midlands bakery chain’s new charity partner after is raised £95,000 for multiple causes over the past year
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NewsPremier Foods rolls out transgender and menopause support policies
The policy will allow those going through menopause, medical treatment relating to gender reassignment or fertility treatment to take paid time off
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NewsOle & Steen opens 20th bakery in London
The Danish bakery has opened a new site in Battersea which will serve up a selection of Scandinavian loaves and sweet treats
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AnalysisCan these challenger brands become the next bakery giants?
From HFSS-compliant snacks to indulgent treats – can these up-and-coming products go toe-to-toe with baked goods from the industry’s big hitters?
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Product NewsCakes and sweet treats get the royal treatment for Jubilee
Bakers and retailers are rolling out right royal treats to help the nation celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
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Product NewsFree-from NPD: vegan and gluten-free bakery items unveiled
Vegan doughnuts from Dawn Foods and gluten-free desserts from Just Desserts are among the latest free-from items to be launched
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Product NewsSavoury pastry NPD from Ginsters, Holland’s and Wall’s
Meatball marinara bakes and pickle sausage rolls are among the latest new products to be unveiled by savoury pastry players
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NewsOut of home prices rise, led by coffee and sandwich shops
Data from Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker shows that average prices in coffee and sandwich shops have risen 4.8% from February to April 2022 – the highest rise in the out of home market
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NewsGinsters returns to TV with new £1.3m campaign
The campaign is the pasty maker’s first collaboration with creative agency TBWA\London and introduces the strapline ‘Ginsters. From a land where comfort matters’
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Product NewsVale of Mowbray invests £4m in operations for Scotch egg launch
The Yorkshire-based pie maker has invested in ‘state-of-the-art’ machinery, including a fryer, and created 30 new roles at its manufacturing site
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NewsProject D sells doughnuts via wholesale for first time
The Derby-based doughnut specialist is to sell its cinnamon scrolls via artisan bakery retailer Batch’d
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NewsCraft Bakers Association names president elect
Past master of the Worshipful Company of Bakers Patrick Wilkins will take over the role of president from Neil Woods in June 2023
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Product NewsSainsbury’s unveils bakery range for summer 2022
Ice cream and fruity flavours are big inspirations for the retailer’s summer line-up which includes Eton Mess Profiteroles, a Tropical Tart and Neapolitan Cheesecake
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Product NewsFit for a queen! Bakers unveil cakes and more for Jubilee
There are crowns and corgis galore on everything from lavish celebration cakes to humble gingerbread biscuits, indulgent brownies and pimped up Victoria sponges
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NewsBakers Basco hires ex-police officer to head up investigations
Stacey Brown, formerly a bakery manager at Tesco, joins from Lincolnshire Police and will be tasked with overseeing the investigations team as it expands into new areas
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Product NewsGallery: National Doughnut Week 2022
The nation’s bakers have been busy raising dough for charity The Children’s Trust this National Doughnut Week – here are some of the treats enticing customers
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NewsThree Little Bakers crowned Scottish Baker of the Year 2022/23
The Inverness bakery beat nearly 60 other businesses to the title, also securing a number of product awards at the event hosted by trade body Scottish Bakers
