All articles by Amy North – Page 31
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Pladis to proceed with Tollcross factory closure
The McVitie’s owner has announced its intentions to move forward with its proposal to cease operations at the Glasgow factory – a move resulting in job losses
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Burton’s Biscuit Co unveils foodservice division
The company, which was bought by a holiding company of the Ferrero Group earlier this year, is eyeing growth in the out of home market with a new division and rebrand for its Bronte range
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American Pan eyes UK expansion with Runex acquisition
The industrial baking pans and coating specialist, which is part of Bundy Baking Solutions, has acquired bakeware and coatings services provider Runex
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Christmas 2021: Waitrose unveils festive bakery products
Festive food-to-go, canapes and indulgent desserts are among the retailer’s sweet and savoury offerings for Christmas this year
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Interview
Interview: Irwin’s Bakery CEO on his plans for growth outside NI
Michael Murphy is determined to make Irwin’s a major player in the UK’s speciality bread market, with a five-year plan of action to help the family-owned bakery achieve this ambition
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Greggs 2021 H1 results: what you need to know
From investment in its manufacturing and distribution capabilities to the expansion of its retail estate, we look at the key messages from its interim results
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Scottish Bakers survey reveals extent of skill shortage
Three quarters of respondents said they had ‘hard to fill’ vacancies with lack of experience and motivation cited among the reasons for recruitment issues
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Ex-Graze CEO unveils steamed doughnut brand Urban Legend
The doughnuts, available from a new store in Brighton, contain 57% less sugar than standard ones and are steamed rather than deep fried
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Product News
Bridor partners with Pierre Hermé on premium pastry launch
The French bakery manufacturer has teamed up with the pastry chef to create a five-strong range of Viennese pastries with a focus on premium, natural ingredients
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Christmas 2021: Tesco reveals festive bakery range
From a Speculoos Profiterole Gateau to a Party Rudolph Cake, crumble-topped mince pies and vegan Christmas puddings, we explore the retailer’s festive range
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Finsbury revamps Thorntons cake bites and bars range
Hot cross bun and toffee apple-flavoured bites are among the seven new pieces of NPD being added to the range alongside new packaging and the tagline ‘Bitesize Moments Made Special’
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Food-to-go to recover earlier than expected, says IGD
The channel is predicted to return to pre-Covid levels by the second half of 2022, but some sub-sectors are performing better than others
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Greencore to trial plastic-free sandwich packaging
The business will run ‘test and learn’ trials with Sainsbury’s and Co-op for paper-based sandwich packaging. The news comes as Greencore posts its Q3 trading update
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Bakers reveal their favourite piece of equipment
We speak to the industry’s flour-dusted stalwarts to find out what their go-to bit of kit is and why
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FSA unveils hub to help businesses comply with Natasha’s Law
The Food Standards Agency has published practical guidance on allergen labelling for pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods ahead of the law coming into force on 1 October 2021
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Summer bakery trends: what’s hot in 2021?
Fresh and fruity flavours, eye-catching colourful creations and nostalgic picnics with a twist are among the trends taking hold of bakery this summer
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Real Bread Campaign reveals new ambassador line-up
Aidan Monks, Peter Cook and Charlotte Nemeth are among the campaign’s new ambassadors which were chosen for their passion, communications, and expertise
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What are the top doughnut trends for 2021?
We explore the trends playing out in the marketplace from dessert-inspired doughnuts to inclusive options, healthier treats and more
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Warburtons profits jump 30% during 2020
Volume growth, strong cost management and lower exceptional costs are the reasons the UK’s largest bread brand saw operating profit before tax rise from £18.5m to £24.2m
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Seasons Bakery secures win at Farm Shop & Deli Awards
The Ingleton-based bakery is one of nine regional winners and was praised for the passion and care displayed for its people and operations throughout the pandemic