All articles by Amy North – Page 6
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NewsNew Defra guidance confirms stance on wholemeal and 50/50 loaves
‘Wholemeal’ may only be used in the name of bread when all of the flour used is wholemeal, the guidance states, but it can be used in the wider description as long as it’s in relation to the flour
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Product NewsSainsbury’s unveils desserts, breads, and wraps for summer 2025
Everything seasoning brioche burger buns, corn & jalapeno flatbreads, and a tiramisu-inspired tart are among the new bakery items being rolled out for the sunnier months
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NewsBettys ventures into evening dining with new menu
Baked goods take centre stage on the new menu with the likes of Gooey Rascal and Brown Bread Sundaes as well as Yorkshire rarebit
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NewsWilliam Jackson Food Group appoints Paul Murphy as CEO
Murphy joins from Associated British Foods where he spent 22 years, most recently as managing director of international markets for tea brand Twinings
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InterviewTradition vs evolution: how 100-year-old The Bakewell Tart Shop moves with the times
Duncan Kirk, who bought The Bakewell Tart Shop five years ago, discusses why balancing tradition with evolution is an important part of managing a heritage business
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Product NewsMorrisons marks Bradford as UK city of culture with curry pie and pastry
Limited-edition Saag Paneer Roll and Chicken Balti Pie have been added to Morrisons’ shelves to celebrate Bradford’s turn as UK city of culture this year
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NewsTruffles Bakery fined £12k after employee loses part of finger
Sussex-based family-run firm ordered to pay £12,000 fine and £3,000 in costs after a 64-year-old employee was injured by a dough divider
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Product NewsLow-carb brand HeyLo! unveils brownie bars and flatbreads
NPD is being rolled out alongside a packaging overhaul designed to offer better standout on shelf for the low-carb specialist
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Product NewsDelice de France boosts bakery range with raft of on-trend products
A Cardamom Knot, pistachio doughnut, sticky toffee loaf cake, and filo pastry rolls are among the new products rolled out by the bakery supplier
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NewsShortlist announced for 2025 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards
Pies from more than 50 companies, including Aldi, Fisher & Donaldson, and McGhee’s Family Bakers, have been shortlisted for the awards
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NewsFedima opens applications for local sustainability projects
European Bakery Ingredients Manufacturers Federation is offering a €20,000 grant to empower craft bakers to move forward with sustainability projects
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NewsPettigrew Bakeries to open fourth site in Cardiff
The family-owned bakery hasn’t rested on its laurels since lifting the trophy for Craft Bakery Business of the Year in 2024, and is set to expand its estate with a new site in the city
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NewsSpring statement 2025 offers no comfort for bakery businesses
Increased costs, jobs losses, and business closures are among the consequences of the increased employment costs levelled at businesses, warn bakery leaders
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NewsInsurance payout helps Roberts Bakery bounce back to profit after fire
Despite turnover dropping due to limited production capacity, Roberts has returned to profit after insurance covered the loss of margin and a factory rebuild following the fire at its Northwich site
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OpinionWhat the M&S ‘Only 5 ingredients’ rolls mean for bakery and the UPF debate
M&S has unveiled white rolls containing five ingredients – a fact declared on front of pack. Why has this garnered so much attention and what does it tell us about M&S’ views on the UPF discussion?
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Product NewsChicks away: retailers unveil bakery ranges for Easter 2025
Retailers have revived British classics, embraced Italian tradition, and gone all in on chocolate as part of bakery ranges for Easter 2025
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FeatureWhat are the top trends in bakery this Easter?
Dessert-inspired and pre-filled hot cross buns are among the rising bakery trends for Easter alongside pastel colours and international formats
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Product NewsSupermarkets unveil new hot cross bun flavours for Easter 2025
Tiramisu, rhubarb & custard, apple crumble, and chocolate & caramel are among some of the new flavours of hot cross buns to be rolled out for Easter 2025
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NewsCompleat Food Group adds The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co to portfolio
Compleat adds own label and branded Yorkshire pudding supplier to its portfolio as it looks to become the UK’s number one chilled prepared food company
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NewsWaterfields lined up to rescue seven Oddie’s shops
Fellow Lancashire-based chain Waterfields is to re-open seven Oddie’s shops with the name and staff remaining in place