All articles by Amy North – Page 8
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NewsLidl and Wildfarmed among speakers for 2024 BSB Spring conference
Lidl’s head of buying for bakery, Wildfarmed’s head of grocery, and managing director of Just Love Food Company are to share their thoughts on driving growth and NPD at the event on 18 April 2024
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NewsJones Village Bakery on the hunt for 20 new apprentices
Wrexham-based company is looking for the next generation of bakers to help it keep up with growing demand for its baked goods
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InterviewLesley Cameron reveals her plans for Scottish Bakers
Six months into the job, Lesley Cameron sits down with British Baker to talk strategy, recruitment, and why people are the lifeblood of the baking industry
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FeatureHow the ultra-processed food debate may shape bakery’s future
Sliced white bread has been made the poster child of the ultra-processed foods debate, but where does the baking industry really stand on this and what impact could it have on bakery staples?
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NewsHybrid baked goods show no sign of slowing down
Bakery mash-ups are evolving with operators in the out-of-home market looking to new combinations to tap into consumer demand for excitement, according to supplier Macphie
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InterviewConvenience and partnerships on agenda for Krispy Kreme in 2024
Growth in convenience and partnerships with innovative social media brands are on the agenda for Krispy Kreme in 2024, according to UK & Ireland MD Jamie Dunning
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NewsGreggs on track to double sales by 2026
Sales at the bakery chain rose by 19.6% to £1,810m in 2023 thanks to continued estate expansion, longer opening hours, and increased market share in food-to-go
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NewsSainsbury’s to reduce scratch baking across in-store bakery estate
More of the retailer’s in-store bakeries will move to a bake-off model as part of wider proposals which could see 1,500 roles cut across the business
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Product NewsBakers unveil cakes, doughnuts, and more for Mother’s Day 2024
Bakers have been busy whipping up sweet treats ahead of Mother’s Day with layer cakes, indulgent doughnuts, beautifully crafted biscuits, and macarons on offer
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Product NewsCosta unveils new menu for spring 2024
Costa has unveiled a raft of new bakery items for spring 2024, including a KitKat Muffin, Mini Egg Cookie, and Chicken ‘Nduja Toastie
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NewsTalgarth Bakery secures £250k to weather energy costs and secure future growth
Welsh wholesale bakery will use the funding from Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE to update equipment and expand its operation, creating 10 jobs in the process
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FeatureHow to find your bakery tribe (and sell more loaves in the process)
Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor from award-winning bakery Lovingly Artisan offer a masterclass in how to build and connect with your bakery’s community
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Product NewsPret cuts prices of bestselling sandwiches and baguettes
Prices have reduced by an average of 12% on six of its options including the Posh Cheddar & Pickle Baguette and Tuna & Cucumber Sandwich
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FeatureHow UK bakery equipment is being used to support communities in Ukraine
Tesco, Fine Lady Bakeries, and Montana Bakeries are among the firms to have donated surplus equipment to the Bake4Ukraine initiative set up by Zeelandia
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NewsCooplands to supply Nisa with baked goods
Bread rolls, muffins, and hot cross buns are among the items to be supplied by the Scarborough-headquartered bakery to Nisa’s Ripon store
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InterviewBowled over: Bowla co-founder Hannah Worth on the firm’s first year in business
The bowl with the roll first hit the scene in 2023. Nearly a year on, British Baker caught up with entrepreneur Hannah Worth to find out what’s changed and what the future holds for Bowla
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FeatureWhat does clean label mean to bakery in 2024?
Clean label has been touted as one of the top bakery trends for 2024, but there are different interpretations of what the term actually means. So, how can bakers tap into the trend?
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Product NewsJacksons of Yorkshire secures listings for new Tiger Bloomer
The 800g bloomers are listed nationwide in Morrisons and feature artwork from children’s book The Tiger Who Came To Tea on packaging
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Product NewsPuratos unveils ready-to-use sourdough made with Wildfarmed flour
The living sourdough is made with regenerative flour and designed to help large bakeries diversify their portfolios with locally produced, sustainably sourced products
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NewsTurner’s Pies managing director to appear on The Apprentice
Third generation pie maker Phil Turner is to compete against 17 other hopeful candidates for a £250,000 investment