All articles by Amy North – Page 46
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InterviewMike Tully on his five-year plan for Bako NW
Since taking over as CEO at bakery ingredients wholesaler Bako NW in 2017, Mike Tully has substantially increased group profits, and put an aggressive five-year growth plan in place
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NewsChanges to Premier Foods board as Kilic steps down
Paulson & Co’s board representative Orkun Kilic has stepped down as non-executive director with immediate effect
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NewsJestic and MKN agree distribution deal for combi ovens
Through the deal, Jestic Foodservice Solutions will distribute the German manufacturer’s combi ovens to the UK market
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FeatureBakers reveal their new year’s resolutions for 2021
Opening state-of-the-art bakeries to rolling out NPD and taking stock of finances are among bakers’ plans for the new year
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NewsMorrisons boosts fleet for Rathbones bakery
The retailer has taken delivery of 25 lightweight moving double deck trailers, which are branded with loaves of bread, for its bakery site in Wakefield
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NewsBakers unveil new products for Veganuary 2021
There’s NPD galore as bakers, retailers and manufacturers look to tap into consumer demand for vegan-friendly products at the start of the year
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NewsMcVitie’s rolls out fully coated Digestives and Hobnobs
Pladis is tapping into demand for premium treats with its fully coated NPD which it said would elevate the biscuits from everyday treats to special ones
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NewsHovis revamps Best of Both recipe with vitamin D boost
The new recipe will be on shelves as of January 2021 and is described by Hovis as rich in vitamin D
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NewsKrispy Kreme unveils vegan glazed doughnut
Krispy Kreme has unveiled a vegan-friendly version of its Original Glazed doughnut ahead of Veganuary 2021
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NewsBakeries ramp up production in final Christmas push
Addo Food Group and Birds Bakery are among those working ‘round the clock’ to meet consumer demand ahead of Christmas Day
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NewsKudos Blends secures small equipment grant
The Shropshire-based company, which specialises in leavening agents, has used the grant to purchase a texture analyser
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NewsMr Kipling adds Viennese Whirls to reduced sugar range
Viennese Whirls have been added to the Mr Kipling reduced sugar line-up, which contains 30% less sugar than the standard range
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NewsCrumpets targeted by Action on Salt
Crumpets are the latest baked good to be targeted by campaign group Action on Salt after its study revealed which ones have the highest levels of salt on the UK market
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NewsSSP Group sales halve amid Covid pandemic
The travel specialist, which counts Upper Crust amongst its portfolio, is taking ‘extensive action’ to protect staff and reduce costs as like-for-like sales fall 50.8% for the year ended 30 September 2020
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FeatureBakery trends adding festive flair for Christmas 2020
Holidays are coming and they’re bringing festive treats galore! Here, we uncover the trends in sweet and savoury bakery to look out for this Christmas
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FeatureWhy is bakery so attractive to private equity?
November saw historic bread brand Hovis and Addo Food Group, which owns Pork Farms and Wall’s, bought by private equity firms. So, why is it such a good opportunity for these types of investors?
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NewsAryzta Q1 sales fall 20% as foodservice struggles
Improvements in retail and QSR channels at Aryzta have been offset by foodservice losses as a result of Covid-19, but the company has begun its journey back to ‘improved performance’
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NewsCoffee shops unveil Christmas sweet treats
Costa, Starbucks and Caffè Nero unveil their Christmas sweet bakery items, including indulgent muffins, vegan mince pies and gold-dusted cakes
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FeatureThe evolution of cinnamon buns in UK bakeries
There’s no shortage of variety in buns, from pillowy cinnamon ones smothered in cream cheese frosting to dainty Nordic knots with a syrupy glaze. So, how have they played out on the UK bakery market?
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NewsManagement shake-up at Aryzta as CEO exits
Aryzta has appointed restructuring and transformation officers, as chair of the board, Urs Jordi, steps into the role of interim CEO after Kevin Toland left