All articles by Amy North – Page 5
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NewsHill Biscuits investor LDC exits after seven years
Manchester-based biscuit manufacturer poised to accelerate growth as private equity investor sells its shares to Cerealto UK for an undisclosed sum
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NewsPizza deals and evening sales drive growth at Greggs
New products, pizza deals, and evening sales are among the drivers of growth at Greggs which saw a 13.8% increase in sales for the first half of 2024
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NewsCotswold bakery launches coffee club for £30 a month
Huffkins has unveiled a Coffee Club which allows subscribers to redeem up to three drinks a day for a fixed monthly price. The move comes shortly after Pret made major changes to its coffee subscription
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NewsGreencore upgrades full-year outlook after ‘excellent’ quarter
Adjusted operating profit for the full financial year is expected to reach £88-90m, ahead of previous expectations, following progress in Q3
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FeatureMeet the brands shaking up the bread market
Meet the hopefuls looking to steal a slice of the market with innovative lines, healthier products, and sustainable options
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NewsContestants wanted for next series of Bake Off: The Professionals
Pastry chefs from across Britain are encouraged to apply for an appearance in the tenth series of the show
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NewsInvestment pays off for Birds Bakery as revenue rises 15.1%
Food-to-go and coffee were high on the agenda for 2023 helping to boost revenue but profits were dampened by rising costs
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Product NewsPladis answers Jaffa Cake debate with new campaign
McVitie’s owner addresses the age-old debate over whether Jaffa Cakes are a cake or a biscuit with a tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign
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NewsPret announces major changes to coffee subscription service
A ‘new and simpler’ offer will be introduced from September which will see Club Pret subscribers receive 50% off up to five barista-made drinks a day for £10
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NewsMr Kipling among ‘standout performers’ for Premier Foods
Sales for the Sweet Treats division rose 3.5% with the manufacturer citing competitive promotional pricing of brands as a contributor
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NewsYorkshire Handmade Pies aims to raise £100k via crowdfunding
Piemaker plans to use funds to move to a larger production site which could boost capacity from 12,000 pies a week to 50,000
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NewsPaul UK seeks turnaround with store revamps amid rising costs
Unsustainably high utility costs and a minimum wage increase impacted Paul UK’s profitability but it has a plan, which includes store refurbishments, to help it bounce back
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NewsScotland Food & Drink launches net zero guide for businesses
Called ‘Navigating Net Zero Handbook’, the free guide breaks down key net zero terms and offers practical advice to support businesses in their sustainability efforts
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NewsBaker & Baker commits to using cage-free eggs by 2028
European bakery manufacturer is transitioning to eggs that have been produced in a barn or free-range environment across its entire portfolio
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NewsGreggs unveils plans for national distribution centre in Kettering
Planning permission is being sought for the centre at Symmetry Park which, if approved, will be operational in the first half of 2027
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NewsUK Flour Millers offers consumers peek inside industry
Video series explores the the milling process as well as topics including food security, sustainability, food heroes, and feeding the nation
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Product NewsSweet bakery launches: Milka pastries, Gold Digestives and more
A pastry swirled with Milka chocolate, a mash-up of McVitie’s Digestives and Gold Bars, and a trio of fruity Danishes make up the latest sweet bakery innovation
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NewsFri-Jado upgrades display counters with new technology
Equipment supplier has upgraded its Deli Counter (DC) and Modular Convenience Counter (MCC) with new self-cleaning condensers designed to make the cabinets more efficient
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Product NewsIngredient innovation: blueberry crumbles, peach melba frosting, and more
Crunchy inclusions, fruity frosting, and fat and sugar-reducing ingredients are among the latest innovations to be rolled out by bakery suppliers
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NewsBooths extends partnership with Lovingly Artisan
Eleven of the bakery’s products, including rye and sourdough loaves, are now available from Booths store in Windermere, Cumbria