Dan Riley
Dan Riley is Deputy Editor of British Baker
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 846635
- Email:
- dan.riley@wrbm.com
- News
Pizza Hut launches new Handcrafted range at UK restaurants
Restaurant chain unveils three new recipes as part of its major brand reset for the summer season, with all staff trained in hand stretching pizza bases
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Regal Foods acquires Love Cheesecakes
Yorkshire-based manufacturer is transfering cheesecake production from a small-scale bakery in Lancashire to its factory in Leeds
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Sandwich Sandwich expands with first London store
Bristol-based chain looks to take on the likes of Subway and Pret with a focus on homemade quality and locally-sourced ingredients
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Pie Sports’ kebab pies secure return leg at Aldi Scotland
Retailer will welcome back the bakery snacks for another Specialbuy limited run after rapidly selling over 25,000 pies during the Euros last month
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Oasis Management becomes largest shareholder of Greencore
The Hong Kong-based activist investor looks for the food-to-go manufacturing giant to accelerate its plans for value-building measures
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Opening Doors #10: new sites launched by craft bakery brands
Exquisite doughnuts and mouthwatering pastries are the signature offerings of five new craft bakery shops recently opened across the UK
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Jones Village Bakery acquired by Menissez Bakery Group
Wrexham-based supplier is to add a new bread rolls line and create 65 jobs through investment from its new owner, French family-run firm Menissez
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Craft Bakers Association names John Foster as new president
The Fosters Bakery MD, who received an MBE for his work finding baking jobs for prisoners, takes over from Patrick Wilkins in the honourary role
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Bread Ahead looks to inspire mini master bakers with summer academy
Bread Ahead is set to offer kids a five-week course of hands-on baking experiences this summer at its Borough Market site in London
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Emily Stuart steps up to head of innovation at Pladis UK & Ireland
As the latest female to assume a leadership role at the snacking manufacturer, she will help identify and define opportunities to drive further growth
- Product News
Ginsters, Jacob’s, Warrens and more roll out new savoury baked goods
New pizzas, pasties, slices, and snacks comprise the latest round-up of savoury bakery innovations from brands
- Product News
Waitrose relaunches No.1 range with new pastries, pies, desserts and more
French-style pastries, Italian desserts, and elevated British recipes for pies and sandwiches are among the new bakery items being introduced to the retailer’s premium tier range over the coming months
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Scotland Food & Drink launches training programme to enhance tourist experiences
Organisation is seeking participation from 50 Scottish businesses who will receive workshops and mentoring to make their experiences more discoverable and bookable for tourists
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Gluten-free loaves over four times more expensive, finds report
Research published by Coeliac UK finds that gluten-free products are not only far pricier than their gluten-containing counterparts but are also less available
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Baker & Baker backs three-year water stewardship project
Sweet bakery supplier is to provide financial support to the initiative made in connection with the Norfolk Rivers Trust and WRAP
- Feature
How to navigate breadmaking wheat supply challenges in 2024
What is behind the UK wheat market’s volatility, what should bakers consider when sourcing flour from abroad, and how can technology play a part in alleviating challenges?
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Unox UK carry 140kg combi oven up Ben Nevis for charity
A 25-strong team from the supplier carried its 10-grid ChefTop-X combi oven up Britain’s highest mountain to help raise over £22k for charity
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Asda and Tesco face legal action over E. coli cases linked to sandwiches
The retailers are facing legal action from families of consumers who were left hospitalised with E. coli infections
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Samworth Brothers names Simon Wookey as new CEO
The current CCO at the food manufacturing giant will step up to the leadership role next month with the outgoing CEO leaving to ‘pursue other opportunities’
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‘For France’s Sake’: St Pierre to hit TV screens for first time with playful ad
Brioche specialist brand is running its first above the line marketing campaign featuring tongue-in-cheek ads during the peak summer sales period