Dan Riley
Dan Riley is Deputy Editor of British Baker
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 846635
- Email:
- dan.riley@wrbm.com
Product NewsCraft bakeries present Christmas 2023 offerings
From a twist on traditional mince pies to a humongous 2kg panettone, craft bakery chains across the UK unveil their festive treats
Product NewsInnovative freezing tech behind new flatbread brand
18-18° Flatbread launches its range of three frozen flatbread flavours for London’s retail market
FeatureJust Love looks to expand free-from sweet bakery range
Buoyed by the award-winning success of its gluten-free Happy Birthday Cake, the Welsh manufacturer appears well prepared for significant growth of its brand and production
NewsChristmas Feast Rescued Box unveiled by Earth & Wheat
The new box from the wonky bread subscription service contains bakery items along with a selection of festive vegetables and fruit
Product NewsIngredients NPD from Dawn Foods, British Bakels and Kerry
A vegan filling, a range of icings, butter sheets, and an enzyme to extend shelf life are among the launches from bakery ingredients suppliers
NewsDr. Schär presents first sustainability report
The 100-year-old special nutrition food manufacturer highlights its sustainability projects and results achieved over the past couple of years
NewsHiggidy falls into the red as inflation and investments bite
Premium pastry brand reports a £3.4m loss over a 15-month financial period as a result of rising input costs and disruption from its bakery expansion
NewsRoberts Bakery tackles bread waste via biotech partnership
Bakery manufacturer is trialling an innovative process developed by a UK biotech business to transform wasted bread into edible oils and fats
NewsGreencore reports double-digit revenue growth
Food-to-go manufacturing giant confirms double-digit revenue growth in its latest full-year accounts along with a new revolving credit facility linked to sustainability
Product NewsCaffè Nero, Pret and Starbucks reveal menus for Christmas 2023
Festive sandwiches and sweet treats with trending seasonal flavours are among the new items unveiled by some of the nation’s largest coffee shops
NewsSSP unveils new railway station store brand Café Local
Travel-focused foodservice and retail concept aims to be a one-stop shop selling bakery goods, beverages and retail items
NewsBakers + Baristas eyes further growth with bank loan
Opening five new sites over the next year, as well as investing in existing locations, are on the agenda for the bakery and coffee chain after securing the six-year loan
NewsAutumn statement: mixed reaction from baking industry
Despite the Chancellor announcing several initiatives yesterday aimed at helping various businesses, concerns remain for the continued challenges facing craft bakers
NewsShoppers cut back on sweet bakery amid cost-of-living crisis
Latest Bakery Bites report from Baker & Baker found that 45% of operators have experienced a slight decline in fresh sweet baked goods, while 10% report a significant drop
NewsPladis could slash hundreds of jobs at Jacob’s factory in Liverpool
Restructuring plans for the iconic cracker brand’s Liverpool bakery site could see around half of the 763 workers made redundant in December 2024
NewsWhich Wich looks to heat up its UK sandwich shop estate
American hot sandwich brand is preparing to roll out a franchise model in the UK as it targets an estate of 30 sites nationwide
NewsHiggidy reformulates mini muffins with Wildfarmed flour
Latest planet-friendly initiative from the B-Corp accredited pastry specialist sees flour milled from regenerative farmed wheat added to its mini muffins
NewsReal Good Food in strategic review after Rainbow Dust sale
Cash-strapped cake decoration specialist exploring options for JF Renshaw following the disposal of its other brand to the Albex Group
NewsMacphie, Tate & Lyle, and Barry Callebaut name new hires
Leadership appointments aimed at driving operations forward have been announced at three major manufacturers of ingredients for the baking industry
NewsCalls for business rate reform to protect craft bakers
Bakery franchise owner and the Craft Bakers Association want to see an overhaul of the tax rate system in the governement’s Autumn Statement next week