All articles by Amy North – Page 28
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FeatureTop cake trends for 2022 revealed
Consumers want to have their on-trend cake and eat it too. Here, we explore the key trends playing out in the cake market from Instagram-worthy colours to customised creations and more
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NewsUrban Legend names Jamie Mitchell as chairman
The former Innocent MD will help the healthier doughnut brand to expand its presence in the UK and beyond
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NewsBakery equipment: Unifiller and Convotherm unveil new kit
A streamlined spraying solution, hot display cabinet and combi-oven are the latest pieces of kit to be made available to bakeries and foodservice operators
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FeatureVegan bakery: what's the potential for plant-based growth?
As World Vegan Day is celebrated across the globe, we explore the challenges faced by bakery manufacturers when producing plant-based NPD
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NewsEarth & Wheat expands service with vegan broken biscuit box
The subscription service is adding a vegan sweet and savoury broken biscuit box to its range to mark World Vegan Day on 1 November
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NewsWhat is the 2021 UK wheat harvest like?
UK Flour Millers outline the situation noting quantity improvements, but quality drops, on 2020’s harvest, as well as challenges presented by the haulage crisis and rising energy costs
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NewsKingsmill funds health workers near Stockport bakery
The business is using leftover funds from the apprenticeship levy to support its local community
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NewsPuratos accelerates health strategy with Schobbers acquisition
The acquisition of the Netherlands-based seeds and grains supplier will unlock further growth and value while presenting supply chain advantages
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NewsHealthier doughnut brand Urban Legend secures £3m funding
The funding has come from a range of venture capitalists, health charities and angel investors and will be used towards building a new test lab in West London
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NewsASA dismisses Warburtons advert complaint
The Real Bread Campaign filed complaints about Warburtons’ use of the phrase “100% wholemeal” in its Instagram posts but, following a review, they were dismissed
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NewsStone Bakery invests £4m in Crossmaglen free-from factory
Once complete, the factory would be one of Europe’s biggest gluten-free bakery sites, according to Stone Bakery which aims double its turnover in the next three years
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NewsCraft Bakers Association appoints recruitment advisor
Lisa Nicholls has joined the trade body as recruitment and retention advisor with a focus on growing membership
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Product NewsMcVitie’s, Fox’s and Biscuiteers unveil Christmas biscuits
From hand iced decorative treats to mince pie-inspired staples, the nation’s biscuit players are rolling out a selection of festive NPD
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FeatureWhy Wessex Mill still uses machinery from 1880
The fourth and fifth generation Wantage-based business, ran by the Munsey family, is staying true to its heritage and tradition
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NewsGreggs unveils vegan festive bake for Christmas 2021
The Festive Bake is the latest of Greggs’ line-up to get a vegan makeover following in the footsteps of its sausage roll and sausage, cheese & bean melt
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FeatureCan doughnut newcomers take a bite out of the market?
Independent doughnut players are looking to take a bite out of the big boys, and they’re not afraid to invest some dough in the process
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NewsSpooky bakery treats unveiled for Halloween 2021
Dawn Foods, Ole & Steen, Gail’s and Krispy Kreme are among the bakery businesses to unveil their ghoulish treats ahead of 31 October
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NewsGinsters unveils world flavour inspired bakes
Philly cheese steak, mac & cheese and Cajun chicken are among the flavours utilised by the range which aims to tap into the opportunity for afternoon snacking
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NewsJane Milton joins CatsAI as board advisor
Milton has more than 30 years’ experience in the food and drink industry and joins the firm to help with its growth in retail bakery and the wider fresh food market
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Product NewsM&S unveils indulgent bakery range for Christmas 2021
Festive variants of Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar have been unveiled alongside indulgent desserts, celebration cakes and standout centrepieces