All British Baker articles in April 2023
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News
Cornwall bakery Gorse expands with new premises
The independent sourdough specialist is sclaing up with a move to a new business park near Newquay and the opening of an on-site café
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Product News
Bakers unveil sweet treats to mark King’s coronation
Bakeries have unveiled a host of regal desserts, including celebration cakes, doughnuts, waffles, brownies and more, to accompany bank holiday weekend indulgences
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Product News
Squeaky Bean and Clive’s unveil vegan sausage rolls
Both plant-based specialists are targeting snacking occasions with their vegan-friendly sausage rolls
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Interview
Britain’s Best Loaf 2023 winner on inspiration for matcha brioche
Miyo Aoetsu from Kuma-San Bakehouse discusses the East-meets-West fusion of flavours behind her award-winning loaf
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News
Scottish bakery among Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards winners
Kj’s Bothy Bakery was recognised for its close-knit team and inspirational leader
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News
Scottish bread supplier Waas Bakery enters administration
Ongoing cost pressures and lack of investment capital forced the owners of the Shetland-based firm to appoint administrators
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News
Pret expands coffee subscription to include food discount
The food-to-go firm has increased the price of its subscription service to £30 while adding 10% discount on food and snacks
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News
Allied Bakeries owner ABF reports double-digit growth
Ingredients performed particularly strongly thanks to good cost recovery at AB Mauri, while Allied Bakeries also showed improvement
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Product News
Britain’s Best Loaf 2023 revealed
A Derbyshire bakery took home the overall title for its brioche loaf made with matcha, white chocolate and fruit
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News
Invicta unveils Z-frame space saving racks for bakery
The bakery equipment supplier launches its new inter-nesting racks designed to save space when not in use
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News
Crosta & Mollica achieves B Corp status
The Italian food brand is one of handful of British baking firms to gain B Corp certification
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Product News
Bells of Lazonby cake range wins supermarket listings
The free-from We Love Cake range will be rolling into Morrisons and Waitrose stores in the coming months
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Feature
Flavour trends: what’s hot in bakery in 2023?
From the continued evolution of caramel to cocktails, bright and bold blood orange, and more – explore the flavours making waves on the bakery scene
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Promotional feature
Compliance and economic pressures weigh on UK bakers
With a surge in ingredients prices and additional regulatory requirements, among other issues, UK bakers are facing a maelstrom of challenges. So how can they rein in costs and shore up supplier relationships?
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Product News
Bakers unveil savoury treats to mark the King’s coronation
From coronation-themed pies to quintessentially British sandwiches, suppliers have been rolling out savoury items to help the nation celebrate
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Product News
Greggs launches new vegan bake and muffin
A Vegan Mexican Chicken-Free Bake and Raspberry Muffin are the latest new additions to the Greggs range
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News
Wrights invests £1.3m in environmentally friendly fleet
The Crewe-based manufacturer has purchased eight natural gas-powered vehicles to transport its baked goods
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News
Cake Box revenues up 5% as material prices stabilise
An improvement in trading was seen in the second half of the year thanks to new store openings and positive like-for-like sales growth
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Product News
Pret unveils new menu for spring 2023
The sandwich chain unveils its biggest menu in four years, including new wraps, toasties, rye rolls and loaded bloomers
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Interview
Q&A: Asda buyers discuss their strategy for bakery
Buying managers Steve McCormick and Chris Atkinson discuss the retailer’s priorities for bakery and how changes to its operations have paid off