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News
Scotland’s takeaway delay a ‘bitter blow’ for bakers
Bakers in Scotland have reacted at dismay to the government’s plan to ease takeaway restrictions from 26 April despite non-essential services re-opening at the start of the month
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Interview
Q&A: How did the pandemic impact the UK pie market?
Some of the UK’s biggest piemakers, including Pukka, Pieminister and Holland’s, lift the lid on bestselling products, innovation, and how the industry coped during the pandemic
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Scottish Bakers wants clarity on ‘crippling’ lockdown rules
The trade association said non-entry rules for takeaway businesses, such as those predominantly serving hot food and food-to-go, are creating ‘near impossible’ trading conditions for some bakers
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Border Biscuits marks £1m charity donation milestone
The business donates 10% of its profits to causes through its in-house charity, Border Biscuits Community Support
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Bakeries ramp up food donations as lockdown continues
Hovis, Stacey’s Bakery and Calvin’s Free From Foods are among the bakery businesses donating food to their local communities
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Feature
Why are craft bakers rolling out nationwide delivery?
Nationwide delivery has presented artisan bakers with opportunities, but also logistical challenges, as they seek to expand their traditionally regional customer base
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Puratos names Zachory Frost as finance director
Frost will spearhead a new strategy focussed on providing quick information amid the Covid-19 pandemic
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Feature
Shopper trends: buying baked goods in 2021
How Brits like to buy their baked goods is changing, a move that has been accelerated by the pandemic. So, what does the future hold?
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Bakery trade bodies warn of challenges amid third lockdown
The restrictions are a ‘bitter blow’ for members, according to Scottish Bakers, as the Federation of Bakers urges the public not to panic buy
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Feature
Bakers reveal their new year’s resolutions for 2021
Opening state-of-the-art bakeries to rolling out NPD and taking stock of finances are among bakers’ plans for the new year
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Feature
Bakery in review 2020: October to December
As 2020 draws to a close, we take a look at some of the biggest stories of the past three months
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Feature
How bakeries tapped into home baking during lockdown
It might seem counterintuitive for bakeries to provide customers with the know-how and ingredients to create their favourite treats at home, but that’s exactly what three businesses did as they looked to survive lockdown and tap into the home baking boom
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Addo reports coronavirus cases at Shropshire bakery
A ‘handful’ of staff at the Palethorpes bakery in Market Drayton have tested positive for Covid-19, the company has confirmed
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CBA study reveals how bakeries adapted during Covid-19
More than half of respondents offered a takeaway service during lockdown and a third saw their turnover increase
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Greencore halts production at covid-hit sandwich factory
The business is shifting production for Marks & Spencer sandwiches from the facility to other Greencore sites
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Pladis factory staff test positive for coronavirus
McVitie’s owner is working with local authorities after workers at factory in South Wigston tested positive
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Coronavirus: What should businesses do to make customers feel safer?
As lockdown eases, new research has suggested much of the British public believe it is too soon to reopen businesses.
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Cherrytree Bakery secures CBILS funding to rebuild business
The firm supplied more than 40 million hand-finished sweet bakery products a year to coffee shop, retail and foodservice businesses
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Addo Food Group raises £2,800 with virtual trek for homelessness charity
Nottinghamshire-based Addo Food Group has raised £2,800 for a homelessness charity by taking part in a virtual trek challenge.
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Pret to axe 30 stores and reduce staff levels across business
Pret A Manger is to restructure its business because of the impact the coronavirus outbreak has had on cashflow and costs.