All British Baker articles in April 2024
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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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Product NewsFinsbury Food Group unveils new Stranger Things Cake
Sweet bakery supplier continues to team up with well-known brands in launching a celebration cake themed on the hit Netflix show as well as updates to existing cakes
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NewsGinsters appoints Stephanie Hildon as new managing director
Experienced brand leader replaces Sam Mitchell, who is moving to take up the MD role for the Savoury Pastry category at Ginsters’ owner Samworth Brothers
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NewsBritain’s Best Loaf 2024 winner revealed
A garlic & rosemary-infused focaccia was crowned Britain’s Best Loaf 2024, beating out a record number of other entries for the top spot
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NewsBritain’s Best Cake 2024 winner revealed
Judges were impressed by the rich but crunchy brownie which was named overall winner at the inaugural edition of the national competition
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NewsGreggs and Costa among UK’s strongest brands, reveals data
Small brands are ‘punching above their weight’ and outshining bigger brands, according to a recently published report by Brand Finance
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Product NewsBakers unveil new sweet treats: cakes, buns, beignets and more
There are cakes galore in our latest round-up of sweet bakery NPD from suppliers along with new buns, beignets, yum yums, cookies, and even bagels
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ReportsBakery Market Report 2024
Strategies in the out of home bakery market are shifting as businesses vie for lucrative new opportunities against a backdrop of rising costs, recruitment issues, and increasing competition.
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Promotional featureHow bakery technology and regulations will impact future NPD
Digital revolution and regulatory frameworks are transforming the baking industry – and bakery businesses need to get on board if they are to implement successful, efficient and compliant NPD in the future, says TraceGains.
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Promotional featureBakery challenges: producing American-style filled cookies
With American-style filled cookies growing in popularity in the UK, Reiser outlines the challenges of producing these trend-led treats on this side of the pond.
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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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NewsCompany Bakery moves towards smaller carbon footprint at larger site
Edinburgh-based sourdough specialist is implementing recommendations from a Business Energy Scotland report as it moves into a new bakery in Musselbrugh
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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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FeatureHow to create perfect doughnuts for National Doughnut Week
With National Doughnut Week fast approaching, find out how to make top-tier sweet treats to help grab the attention of consumers and raise money for charity
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NewsJacksons of Yorkshire acquires craft bakery Lottie Shaw’s
The deal sees two Yorkshire-based family-run bakeries come together with Lottie Shaw’s continuing to trade under its brand name and retain its team
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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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NewsSpecialist flavour supplier I.T.S expands with new innovation facility
Berkshire-based firm has acquired a second site to house new state-of-the-art flavour creation laboratories, helping it develop new ingredients and increase production
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NewsMcVitie’s launches campaign with £1m in prizes to be won
Consumers and independent retailers are offered the chance to win prizes by buying packs of the branded biscuits
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NewsDeadline for 2024 Baking Industry Awards extended
You now have until Wednesday 1 May to submit entries for the 2024 event and shine a light on the fantastic progress made over the past year