All articles by Amy North – Page 4
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FeatureTop cake trends for 2025 revealed
Sour power, newfound nostalgia, and sweet mash-ups are among the trends tipped to come out on top in the cake market next year
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NewsMore than 700 Bakkavor workers in Spalding set to strike over pay
Manufacturer expresses disappointment at union workers’ decision to strike claiming the proposed pay increase was ‘well above inflation and national living wage’
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NewsRevenue rises at Baker & Baker’s UK operations but profits fall in 2023
Volumes remained stable ‘demonstrating the company’s resilience’ but UK performance lags behind the wider Baker & Baker group which reported a rise in revenue and profits for 2023
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NewsBirds Bakery unveils new lunch range and extended opening hours
Two thirds of the family-run bakery’s stores will now be open on Sundays as it looks to provide greater convenience for customers
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Product NewsJNCK Bakery and Jake & Nayns’ join Tesco accelerator programme
Non-HFSS cookie brand and microwavable snack firm are among the 16 FMCG companies to join the programme which is focused on growth
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NewsSeparate food waste collections for businesses to be enforced from 2025
Businesses which generate more than 5kg of food waste per week, and have more than 10 employees, must arrange for a separate food waste collection under a new law set to come in on 31 March 2025
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FeatureInside Lidl’s strategy for in-store bakery (and how suppliers can help)
Special guests, limited-edition doughnuts, and promotional activity have helped Lidl secure a sizeable slice of the in-store bakery market
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FeatureBakeries should not overlook the power of street food
Street food is growing at pace in the UK and with many dishes reliant on bakery items there are plenty of opportunities for the nation’s bakers to get stuck in
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InterviewSt Pierre MD Sarah Boddy: “We want to take the brand global”
Now part of bakery giant Grupo Bimbo, brioche brand St Pierre is gearing up for global expansion while also looking to make it a “household name” in the UK
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NewsFood-to-go supplier Simply Lunch opens innovation centre in Croydon
The centre features a fully equipped kitchen and mock retail environment to help the food-to-go supplier keep up with evolving consumer needs
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NewsSponge secures Coeliac UK accreditation for gluten-free bakery in Norfolk
Sweet treats made by the Norfolk-based cake specialist can now bear the Crossed Grain trademark signifying to consumers that they are certified as gluten free
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OpinionGail’s almond croissant debate highlights disconnect between bakers and shoppers
Gail’s is in the press again due to its use of day-old pastries to make almond croissants, but the issue highlights the challenges bakers are facing in educating shoppers and demonstrating value
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InterviewRachel Kelley on how the ‘picky tea’ is driving growth for Higgidy
CEO reveals why Higgidy is “laser focused” on snacking and regenerative agriculture, and how investment at its Shoreham-by-Sea site is helping to add value to the savoury pastry category
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NewsBakery manufacturers explain why gluten-free items cost more
A gluten-free shop costs 37% more than a standard one, new research finds, but manufacturers say comparing like-for-like is difficult due to the ingredients, processes, and volumes required
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Product NewsM&S unveils new celebration cakes inspired by artisan bakeries
The cakes, available in four flavours including Pistachio & Raspberry and Brown Sugar & Salted Caramel, cost £20 each and serve 12 people
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Product NewsCrosstown secures first supermarket listing with Waitrose
A five-strong range of doughnuts, created exclusively for Waitrose, will be available in a branded unit at the retailer’s John Barnes store in Finchley Road, London
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FeatureAfternoon tea trends: what’s hot in 2024 and beyond?
Bridgerton-themed delights, seasonal creations, and international flavours are among the top trends in the afternoon tea world although several debates continue to rumble around scones
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Product NewsKrispy Kreme revamps core range with on-trend doughnuts
Vegan-friendly options in the form of Salted Caramel Sensation and Cookies & Kreme have been added to the line-up alongside Blueberry Bubble Bliss and other on-trend flavours
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Product NewsSuperloaf secures listings with Morrisons and Sainsbury’s amid UPF debate
Following the end of its exclusivity deal with M&S, the gut-healthy bread brand has secured nationwide listings with Morrisons and Sainsbury’s
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Product NewsCo-op adds in-store bakery items to meal deals
Croissants, cruffins and pastry crowns are among the bakery items to be included in the meal deal as a side/snack with Co-op looking to extend the offering beyond lunch