All articles by Amy North – Page 38
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NewsBBF acquires tart and pie specialist Sargents Bakeries
The cake manufacturer has bought the Doncaster-based business, which had been experiencing ‘a very challenging time’, for an undisclosed sum
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Product NewsAsda unwraps bakery treats for Christmas 2021
The supermarket has opted for bold flavours and inclusive treats for its 2021 Christmas range. Plus, it’s brought back Bruce the Brussel Sprout Cake with new products added to the line-up
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NewsKrispy Kreme launches limited-edition Toffee Crisp doughnuts
The doughnut specialist has partnered with the Nestlé-owned brand to roll out two limited edition treats
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NewsBako secures deal with Too Good To Go app
The wholesaler is partnering with the food waste fighting app which allows free sign-up for all its customers
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NewsPremier Foods moves to hybrid model for office-based staff
The 800-plus office-based employees at the Mr Kipling owner are now able to work ‘wherever they work best’
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Product NewsSainsbury’s unwraps Christmas sandwiches and desserts
A beef wellington sandwich served in a croll, a snowman-shaped cheesecake and fizz-infused panettone are among the retailer’s new lines for the festive season
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Product NewsSweet bakery NPD: beignets, carrot-based biscuits and more
Burton’s Biscuit Co, Border Biscuits and Mademoiselle Desserts are among the manufacturers to reveal new products
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Product NewsFinsbury extends Bosh! partnership with vegan brioche launch
The food manufacturer is building on its work with the vegan authors and YouTube stars to create its first bread-based product as part of the partnership
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NewsVillage Bakery opens new ‘super bakery’ in Wrexham
Bread is rolling off the ‘state-of-the-art’ production line at the new 140,000 sq ft bakery which replaces, and improves upon, one destroyed by a fire two years ago
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Product NewsCo-op unveils bakery NPD for Christmas 2021
Chocolate orange, gingerbread, and caramel feature heavily in its sweet treats line-up while the savoury options see classic flavours taken into new formats
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NewsGreggs commits to 100% Fairtrade chocolate by end of 2021
The move is part of the Greggs Pledge and will see it source all chocolate for its products, which include brownies and choc chip cookies, from Fairtrade accredited sources
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NewsWarburtons recruits for newly opened Bognor Regis depot
The UK’s largest bread brand is seeking drivers and operatives for a new depot which was opened as part of the business’ £56m investment programme
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NewsPladis 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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NewsBurton’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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NewsAmerican 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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Product NewsChristmas 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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InterviewInterview: 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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NewsGreggs 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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NewsScottish 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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NewsEx-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