All articles by Amy North – Page 36
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Waitrose reveals picnic food for summer 2021
Pork pies, cheesecakes, sausage rolls and eclairs are among the items getting a makeover as part of Waitrose’s summer range
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Henley Bridge hires new business development manager
The ingredients specialist has hired chocolate and bakery expert Karin Janssen from Callebaut
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Father’s Day 2021: bakery products for top dads
Limited-edition pies, breakfast in bed hampers, a superhero version of Colin the Caterpillar and decorated doughnuts are among the bakery items available for Father’s Day 2021
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Wonky bread subscription rescues 30,000kg of baked goods
Earth & Wheat has distributed 30,000kg of baked goods, including crumpets, flatbreads and pancakes, from the bin since its launch in March 2021
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Bako, Synergy and Callebaut roll out new bakery ingredients
Citrus extracts, 100% wholefruit chocolate, a seeded bread concentrate, and plant-based protein are among the latest ingredient innovations to be made available to the bakery market
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SSP Group losses hit £300m as Covid restrictions take toll
The Upper Crust owner said it had delivered a ‘resilient performance in a very challenging market’ but doesn’t anticipate a return to 2019 levels of trading until 2024
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Lotus and Muffin Break team up on Biscoff duffin
Lotus Bakeries has partnered with the chain to launch a new variant of the duffin – a doughnut and muffin hybrid
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Genesis Bakery on Biscakes, ownership and working with M&S
Commercial director JP Lyttle discusses how the business has changed since it was saved from administration in 2019 and how its relationship with M&S has developed
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Sainsbury’s embraces British flavours in summer bakery range
Minted pea parcels, a retro summer berry dessert topped with meringue and fruity cheesecakes are among the retailer’s seasonal range
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Finsbury on track for £15m profit as it reintroduces dividend
The cake, bread and morning goods manufacturer said the strong trading has been driven by improving volume performance and optimising its bakery operations
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Hovis Belfast strike action to end as pay deal is struck
Employees will return to work at Hovis’ site on Apollo Road tomorrow morning (25 May) following an 11-day strike over pay
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Video: John Lindsay outlines plans for Baker & Baker
The CEO discusses his immediate plans for the newly formed company following its separation from CSM Bakery Solutions
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Pret to pilot shops in MFG petrol stations
The business is taking its first foray into forecourts as part of its transformation plan just weeks after it revealed a trial with Tesco stores
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Hovis Belfast strike continues as negotiations fail
The Labour Relations Agency has been engaged in order to help bring an end to the strike over pay, which has now entered day six
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Mr Kipling sales hit £150m for first time ever
Both Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes enjoyed ‘a strong year of revenue growth’ while Premier Foods’ non-branded sweet treats sales stumbled
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Gü acquired by private equity firm Exponent
The sale, which was for an undisclosed sum, will see the premium dessert brand grow its international presence
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Warburtons unveils £56m investment programme
The investment includes three new distribution centres, a crumpet plant at its Burnley site and electric vans
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Bread supplies hit as Hovis Belfast strike continues
Operations at Hovis’ Belfast site are being disrupted as a strike over pay parity continues into day four with a conclusion still some way off
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Summer 2021: Co-op reveals new bakery lines
Pavlova-inspired doughnuts, fruity cheesecakes and a whole host of savoury picnic rolls are among the convenience retailer’s latest launches for summer
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BBF expands workforce at Hull bakery as cake demand rises
The cake and dessert specialist is recruiting following higher demand for the products it manufactures, which includes the new range of M&S cake jars