Dan Riley
Dan Riley is Deputy Editor of British Baker
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- 01293 846635
- Email:
- dan.riley@wrbm.com
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Revenues soar at Cornish Bakery amid ongoing expansion of retail estate
Independent bakery chain posts turnover of £29.4m representing a 24% increase from its previous financial year, with EBITDA rising by 6% to reach £3.2m
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Bakers advised to use compound chocolate as cocoa prices stay high
Barry Callebaut academy chef Mark Tilling discusses cost-effective substitutes for chocolate in bakery as global demand for the indulgent ingredient continues to grow
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EPP partners with dosing and filling specialist Ova Projects
Spanish equipment manufacturer Ova Projects has signed an exclusive UK and Ireland distribution deal with EPP for its range of automated bakery solutions
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Bakers Basco boosts GPS tracker usage for bakery equipment in the Midlands
Membership scheme has increased the number of GPS trackers by 42% in response to a surge in abuse and misuse of its Omega baskets and dollies in the region
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How bakeries can handle the pressure of going viral
Small business insurer Hiscox shares key strategies for navigating and leveraging viral success as well as a case study on Chatsworth Bakehouse in south London
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Pret to keep Club Pret monthly subscription fee at £5
The high street chain rolls back on its plan to double the fee of its coffee subscription service to £10 at the end of March
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Artisan bakery Lannan expands Edinburgh shop to double its capacity
The business, which recently placed third in the Bakers’ Dozen 2025 list of top UK artisan bakeries, had shifted production to a larger downstairs space
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Heart baker: doughnuts, cakes, biscuits and more for Valentine’s Day 2025
An amorous array of limited-edition launches has been unveiled by bakers across the country to help treat bakery lovers during the most romantic time of the year
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Waitrose extends free-from bakery range with 10 new products
New gluten-free cakes, rolls, flapjacks, and cookies have been unveiled by the retailer as it reports soaring demand for its food which meets the needs of those with specialist diets
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Bakkavor offers up 74 new apprenticeship roles for 2025
Food-to-go manufacturer will look to develop skills in specialist areas such as engineering, manufacturing, finance, and more at 18 of its sites across the UK
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Dean’s of Huntly acquires fellow shortbread specialist Duncan’s
Strategic deal sees production of Duncan’s shortbread and oatcakes ranges shifted across Aberdeenshire and into a new, larger space at Dean’s site in Huntly
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White Rabbit invests £500k on equipment, recipes updates and rebrand
Gluten-free Italian food specialist has installed a ‘unique’ state-of-the-art oven at its Oxford site as well as rolling out improved recipes and a brand refresh
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Ginsters and Doughlicious team up with Walkers on spicy new products
Bakery brands create chilli-infused versions of their sausage rolls and cookie dough & gelato bites to accompany the limited-edition Walkers Extra Flamin’ Hot Crisps launch
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New hires named by Paris Baguette UK, Kerry, FDF Scotland, and SSP
Latest baking industry movers include a new UK franchise director, replacements for retiring leaders, and a changing of chairs at a Scottish trade body
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Urban Eat embraces global flavours with new sandwiches and wraps
A Thai Green Chicken sandwich, a Korean Chicken wrap, and a Chicken Shawarma flatbread are included in the new limited-edition line-up
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Wage increases impact profitability at Warrens Bakery
Cornwall-based chain posts turnover of £14.8m for its latest financial year, although higher overheads saw profits halved
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Opening Doors #14: craft bakeries expand with new premises
Ten bakery businesses have invested with brand-new shops scattered across the length and breadth of England
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How often should workwear be washed or replaced at a bakery?
Recent research has highlighted concerns over what bakers are wearing at work – around half expressed a desire to change – as well as their laundry habits
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Sainsbury’s to close remaining in-store cafés and patisserie counters
Over 3,000 jobs are expected to be lost as a result of latest strategic plans announced by the supermarket retailer
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Gail’s and The Bread Factory appoint new managing directors
Comptoir Group CEO Nick Ayerst will join Gail’s from the end of March, while Dan Barrett receives a promotion to lead The Bread Factory’s entire business