All British Baker articles in April 2025
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NewsRising sales and profit at Wenzel’s as it dispels insolvency rumours
Family-owned bakery chain, which operates 109 stores, has posted rises of 11.2% and 26% in sales and profit, respectively, in its latest financial results
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NewsOscar winner Olivia Colman stars in Warburtons crumpet advert
Academy Award-winning actress follows in the footsteps of The Muppets, Samuel L Jackson, and George Clooney to star alongside Jonathan Warburton in the bakery brand’s latest campaign
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NewsFederation of Bakers welcomes clarification on wholemeal debate
Trade body, which represents the UK’s largest plant bakers, welcomed the “valuable clarification” adding that the guidance reinforces that its members have correctly interpreted and applied the law
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ReportsBakery Market Report 2025
The out of home bakery market is proving to be resilient in the face of strong headwinds, but operators will have to adapt their offering and pay even closer attention to their customers’ needs if they want to remain in growth
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NewsManagement buyout rescues Biscuiteers from administration
Hand-iced biscuit specialist has transferred its business and assets to a newly formed company majority owned by founders and members of the management team
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NewsThere’s one more week to enter the 2025 Baking Industry Awards
With 14 categories to choose from, there is an opportunity for bakery businesses of all shapes and sizes to shine
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NewsABF ‘evaluating strategic options’ for Allied Bakeries as losses deepen
Kingsmill owner continues to face a ‘very challenging market’ leading to lower volumes and sales, according to its interim results
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Product News59p croissants: Lidl cuts prices on in-store bakery items
Discounter reduces the price of 11 bakery items by around 10% meaning a croissant now costs 59p instead of 65p and a white crusty roll is just 29p
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Product NewsHiggidy embraces international flavours with snacking & sharing range
Halloumi & hot honey and hoisin pulled mushroom & spring onion are among the new flavour combinations for Higgidy savoury snacking range
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NewsBiscuit artwork marks McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives centennial
Biscuit-based portraits depicting David Bowie, Sir Trevor McDonald, and Dame Judi Dench have been unveiled to mark the 100th anniversary of Pladis’ top-selling biscuits
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NewsRegal Foods and Yorkshire Baking Company secure Ocado listings
Yorkshire-based manufacturer gained listings for 62 products, including a variety of cakes as well as cookies, croissants, cream rolls, naan and more
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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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NewsParsons Bakery transitions to employee ownership business model
The 99-year-old firm, which operates 48 bakery shops across the southwest, sees ownership switch from the Parsons family to be shared among its 400 staff members
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Feature SynopsesJuly 2025: Halloween
This feature will explore the commercial impact of Halloween and how bakeries can take advantage of the sales opportunity through NPD and other activities
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Product NewsLatest bakery ingredient innovations unveiled by suppliers
New products helping bakers reduce costs, extend shelf life, support vegan claims, and tap into on-trend flavours are among the innovations
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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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NewsIngå Group lands sweet deal for ingredients supplier JM Posner
Swedish investment firm Novax AB expands its food ingredients division, Ingå Group, with the addition of the Mansfield-based bakery and dessert specialist
