All articles by Amy North – Page 34
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Pladis to close Tollcross factory putting 468 jobs at risk
The McVitie’s owner said the move, which could see the factory cease production in the second half of 2022, would help it ‘address excess capacity’ across its UK sites
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Synergy parent Carbery Group acquires Innova Flavors
The international flavours specialist said the strategic acquisition of the Chicago-based firm will expand the savoury capabilities of Synergy worldwide
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Clayton Park Bakery invests in low carbon vehicles
The Lancashire-based bakery has acquired four Isuzu Grafter ‘Green’ vans to help deliver its products to wholesale customers
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Greggs profits steam towards pre-pandemic levels
The business has pushed ahead with its expansion plans opening 34 new shops this year as it says profits for the year could be around 2019 levels
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Opinion
Which Warburtons star-studded TV advert is best?
George Clooney is the latest star to appear in a Warburtons advert but which of the previous ones stands out from the crowd. British Baker editor Amy North takes a trip down memory lane to find out
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Kent Foods and BFP open purpose-built Daventry depot
The 73,000 sq ft site replaces and expands capacity lost after a fire destroyed the firms’ Basildon depot in September last year
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George Clooney stars in Warburtons advert
The Hollywood A-lister and philanthropist follows in Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone’s footsteps as he becomes the latest celeb to star in an advert for the bakery
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The Little Treats Bakery recruits as Christmas orders surge
The bakery is looking for 70 seasonal staff members as orders for gingerbread and biscuit-making kits for Christmas 2021 are ‘already high’
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Macphie donates hand sanitiser as lockdown eases
The Scottish ingredients supplier has donated thousands of bottles of hand sanitiser to local community groups and charities
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Puratos, Dawn and Henley Bridge unveil new bakery ingredients
Sprouted oats, vegan-friendly stabilisers, gluten-free specialist flours and ultra-premium cacao are among the latest ingredients to be made available to the UK bakery market
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What are the Britain’s Best Loaf judges looking for?
We catch up with some of our judges to find out what they’ll be looking for at the competition
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Scottish Bakers postpones conference and awards
The annual conference and Scottish Baker of the Year Awards will now take place on 6-7 May 2022 at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow
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Interview
Dean Arbel on sourdough and his ambitions for Bertinet Bakery
The Bread Factory’s group managing director is on a mission to bring sourdough to the masses, but refuses to compromise on the simplicity of Bertinet Bakery’s products in the process
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Analysis
How do UK supermarkets operate their in-store bakeries?
With Asda set to shake up its in-store bakery operation, we explore how the other major retailers operate theirs
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Analysis
Three up-and-coming bakeries to watch on the UK market
Could these three businesses make a name for themselves on the UK bakery scene and make their way onto the Bakery Market Report in the coming years?
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CSM Ingredients rolls out reduced sugar Craigmillar cake mixes
The NPD boasts 30% less sugar than the firm’s crème cake mixes and comes just days after CSM Ingredients was launched following the sale of CSM Bakery Solutions
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Real Good Food sells snack bar business Brighter Foods
The Hut Group has bought the snack bar manufacturer for £43m with RGF planning to use its share of the capital to reduce debt and invest in Renshaw and Rainbow Dust Colours
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New York Bakery Co unveils £2m bagel campaign
The new campaign, called New York or Nothing’, includes a TV advert starring a New Yorker named George as well as print and social media coverage
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Bakery Market Report 2021 reveals impact of Covid
The free report outlines the key changes in the out of home bakery market as well as offering a detailed list of the top 75 companies in that space
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Deli Kitchen, Mr Kipling and Baker Street unveil new products
A raft of new bakery products including a five-strong range of wraps, chocolate tarts and drive-thru burger buns and hot dog rolls have hit the shelves