All articles by Amy North – Page 37
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NewsBako, 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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NewsSSP 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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NewsLotus 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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InterviewGenesis 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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NewsSainsbury’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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NewsFinsbury 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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NewsHovis 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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InterviewVideo: 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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NewsPret 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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NewsHovis 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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NewsMr 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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NewsGü 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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NewsWarburtons 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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NewsBread 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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NewsSummer 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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NewsBBF 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
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NewsFederation of Bakers to join FDF membership
Representing the UK’s plant bakery sector, the Federation of Bakers has become the latest association to join the Food and Drink Federation’s membership
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NewsHovis workers in Belfast strike over pay dispute
Unions have warned of potential bread shortages as workers at Hovis’ Belfast site prepare an all-out strike over pay parity with their counterparts in Great Britain
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NewsFirst World Scotch Pie ‘champion of champions’ crowned
The competition took a different format this year with previous winners battling it out to be named the champion of champions
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NewsPret A Manger to pilot concessions in Tesco stores
The business is to open its first concession in the Kensington Tesco superstore in June as part of its transformation plan to bring Pret to more people
