All articles by Amy North – Page 7
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NewsScottish Bakers to unveil five-year strategic roadmap at conference
Roadmap will have three clearly defined pillars – agility & collaboration, growth, and sustainability – designed to help Scottish Bakers members thrive
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NewsResearch project aims to make white bread healthier
UK-sourced peas, beans, and oats could be added to wheat flour to boost its nutritional value while still allowing it to create white loaves with sensory attributes consumers are used to
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NewsCumbria bakery Lovingly Artisan triumphs at Farm Shop & Deli Awards
The bakery, located in Kendal and run by husband-and-wife-team Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor, beat competition from across the UK to be named Retailer of the Year at the awards
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NewsConcern over supply of UK breadmaking wheat
Unusually wet weather and high nitrogen fertiliser prices are likely to impact the quantity and quality of breadmaking wheat, according to trade body UK Flour Millers
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NewsBakery suppliers take steps to improve allergen awareness and safety
Country Choice appoints allergen awareness ambassador to help retailers improve allergen management while Bakkavor reaffirms its support of the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
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Product NewsWildfarmed rolls out regenerative bread range into Waitrose
Featuring a disco ball and menagerie of animals on packaging, the range includes sliced loaves and sourdough made using Wildfarmed’s regenerative flour
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NewsFood industry ‘must unite and self-govern’ on food waste reporting
Wonky food company founder James Eid says industry ‘must lead from the front’ and self-govern food waste reporting as it faces inaction from government
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NewsLidl beats Tesco for largest share of in-store bakery market
Reigning Bakery Retailer of the Year Lidl secured an 18.2% share of the market for the first quarter of 2024, boosted by its rotating limited-edition range of baked goods
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NewsBridor acquires sourdough specialist Pandriks
Pandriks’ brand and values will be preserved as part of the deal which will boost Bridor’s manufacturing capacity and product portfolio
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Product NewsBritish Bakels unveils new brand identity for Renshaw following acquisition
Fondant icing and cake decoration specialist has been rebranded to ‘Renshaw by Bakels’ to set it up for a ‘strong future’ following its acquisition
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NewsCérélia loses latest appeal over its acquisition of Jus-Rol
Court of Appeal rules in favour of the Competition & Markets Authority, but UK arm of Cérélia says it plans to take appeal to the Supreme Court
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NewsGreggs to trial regenerative wheat in wholemeal bread production
Trial forms part of the Greggs Pledge sustainability goals which include opening school breakfast clubs, reducing food waste and using 100% renewable energy across all operations
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Product NewsJamaican patty firm Flake Bake secures Aldi listing after triumphing on TV show
The father-and-son-run business fought off stiff competition from five other bakery firms as part of the Channel 4 series Aldi’s Next Big Thing
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough unveils high protein loaf
The loaf, which hits shelves in Tesco later this month, boasts twice as much protein and nearly half the carbs of the brand’s White Ciabattin
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InterviewEarth & Wheat founder James Eid on three years of rescuing baked goods
James Eid shares his ambitions for Earth & Wheat and reflects on the progress made over the past three years since it was founded
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InterviewHow all-female bakery The Biskery found success while putting family first
Founders Lisa Shephed and Saskia Roskam operate a business model which offers flexibility and family-first working, a notion which they believe more bakeries should embrace
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FeatureFlavour trends: what’s hot in bakery in 2024?
Nostalgic tastes, florals, and trending global cuisines are among the top flavours for bakery with many influenced by TikTok and other social media sites
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NewsJason’s Sourdough growth drives £8m investment in new site for Geary’s Bakeries
The manufacturing facility, expected to be operational in Q2 2025, is over the road from its existing site in Glenfield and will help Geary’s meet demand for its Jason’s Sourdough brand
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Product NewsHiggidy unveils new quiche and campaign with British Hen Welfare Trust Partnership
A Garlic-Roasted Broccoli & Vintage Cheddar Quiche has been added to Higgidy’s line-up and will be promoted as part of the ‘Higgidy helping of scrumptious’ campaign
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NewsShortlist revealed for Scottish Baker of the Year 2024/25
Harry Gow, Stephens Bakery, Mimi’s Bakehouse and Fisher & Donaldson are among those in the running for the award, with the winners revealed at a gala dinner on 11 May