All Craft Bakery articles – Page 5
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NewsFortnum & Mason makes open call to artisanal food and drink suppliers
High-end retailer is inviting product submissions from ‘undiscovered’ food and drink suppliers across the UK to be considered for new listings
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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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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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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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NewsTruffles Bakery fined £12k after employee loses part of finger
Sussex-based family-run firm ordered to pay £12,000 fine and £3,000 in costs after a 64-year-old employee was injured by a dough divider
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NewsThe Crusty Cob seeks new owners to restart retail bakery business
Family-run bakery is looking to sell its business assets out of liquidation and enable the reopening of nine shops across Devon and Somerset
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Promotional featureWhy sourdough fits perfectly into the current consumer zeitgeist
Bakeries that are not already offering sourdough products could be missing an important source of revenue – as well as the opportunity to show consumers that they are in touch with current market trends, as Lesaffre explains.
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NewsCharity mountain hike looks to build new social enterprise bakery in Norfolk
A pair of aspiring bakers from ‘broken backgrounds’ are preparing for a sponsored climb up Iceland’s tallest mountain to help set up a new bakery staffed by recovering addicts
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NewsFull list of Britain’s Best Loaf 2025 medal winners revealed
A Thai-inspired focaccia, Beetroot Multiseed Sourdough, and Miso & Sesame Loaf are among the medallists
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NewsLottie Shaw’s unveils brand refresh amidst ‘ambitious growth plans’
Sweet treat specialist has updated its logo to reflect the brand’s quality and Yorkshire heritage and introduced colourways for flavour variants
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News‘Financial domino effect’ sees Loaf MCR closes all three Manchester sites
Sweet treat specialist founded by Aaron Ryan in 2020 will cease trading by the end of the month due to insurmountable cashflow challenges
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NewsFDF report dives into regional data on UK food and drink suppliers
Trade association is calling on the government to support growth ambitions of manufacturers, including bakeries, who contribute £37bn to the country’s annual economy
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Promotional featureCroissants: five ways to boost your sales this year
With bakeries and cafés under pressure to boost revenue throughout the working day, French manufacturer Bridor discusses how operators can undergo a croissant revolution to maximise sales.
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NewsFedima opens applications for local sustainability projects
European Bakery Ingredients Manufacturers Federation is offering a €20,000 grant to empower craft bakers to move forward with sustainability projects
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NewsPettigrew Bakeries to open fourth site in Cardiff
The family-owned bakery hasn’t rested on its laurels since lifting the trophy for Craft Bakery Business of the Year in 2024, and is set to expand its estate with a new site in the city
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NewsFive reasons why you should enter the Baking Industry Awards 2025
With the deadline for the Baking Industry Awards 2025 this month, bakeries need to get cracking on the rewarding task of crafting submissions
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NewsOpening Doors #15: new shops launched by craft bakeries
An underground station, a converted shipping container, and a law firm office are just some of the locations where craft bakery businesses have set up new retail outlets
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NewsEmbargo secures £350k grant to enhance foodservice app with AI
Hospitality tech provider has been awarded government funding to develop an AI-driven CRM and loyalty platform for SMEs including bakeries
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NewsSpring statement 2025 offers no comfort for bakery businesses
Increased costs, jobs losses, and business closures are among the consequences of the increased employment costs levelled at businesses, warn bakery leaders