Dan Riley
Dan Riley is Deputy Editor of British Baker
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 846635
- Email:
- dan.riley@wrbm.com
Product NewsCountry Choice unveils new Boston’s Doughnuts brand and sourdough items
In-store bakery and foodservice supplier launches a branded range of hand-topped, puddle, and filled ring doughnuts as well as seven new sourdough products
Product NewsHolland’s Pies launches new frozen sausage rolls, bakes, wraps, and puddings
Savoury pastry specialist is looking to grow brand presence outside of its Lancashire stronghold with a new product range available at selected retailers nationwide
NewsSainsbury’s reduces plastic packaging for in-store bakery items
Retailer switches to paper bags and cardboard boxes with small plastic windows for several of its ISB products, helping to remove over 560 tonnes of plastic annually
NewsRoberts Bakery announces new MD as part of leadership reshuffle
Julia Banton steps up to managing director of the Cheshire-based manufacturer replacing Bill Thurston, who assumes the overall strategic leadership role
NewsDistribution gains see sales of Baker Street rye loaves soar
St Pierre Groupe-owned brand sees sales of its Seeded Rye and Rye & Wheat wrapped loaves increase by 84.8% in value and 94.3% in volume compared to 2023
NewsCool runnings: equipment suppliers Penmann and Newsome announce merger
Strategic move combines the strengths of the two West Yorkshire-based companies to offer customers enhanced temperature control and dehumidification solutions
NewsPret sales jump 10% in first half of 2024 as £250m of new capital raised
Continued international expansion and improved same-store sales are behind latest double-digit growth posted by the food-to-go retailer
Product NewsCraft bakers roll out limited-edition loaves for Sourdough September 2024
Ancient grains and ale, figs and walnuts, and charcoal powder are among the inclusions of new sourdough loaves created for the month-long celebration by the Real Bread Campaign
NewsPoor harvest leaves UK bakers dependent on wheat imports to meet demand
Analysis of provisional crop areas and yield forecasts by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit is predicting one of the three worst harvests on record
NewsLabour forges ahead with HFSS advertising restrictions
The government has published a consultation response for the draft secondary legislation set to restrict TV and online advertising of products including bakery items such as cookies and cakes
NewsSourdough Sophia raises £500k via crowdfunding to power expansion
London-based craft bakery business looks to extend its retail estate up to five shops, all supplied by its new central production unit in Islington
NewsAllied Bakeries drivers in Glasgow secure 8.5% salary increase
Manufacturer of Kingsmill, Allinson’s, and Sunblest bakery brands agrees two-year deal following a pay ballot participating in by Unite trade union members
NewsPrima Bakeries Group acquires biscuit maker Furniss of Cornwall
Bakery manufacturer adds the brand to its Cornish portfolio with all staff joining its Employee Owned Trust and investments in its Redruth production site forthcoming
NewsCornish Bakery confirms four new shops as part of 2024 estate expansion
New Nottingham outlet sees the independent bakery chain hit the 65-site mark with openings in Taunton, Winchester, Chelmsford, and Milton Keynes set for later this year
FeatureSourdough surge: why the speciality loaves are winning over shoppers
Bakers are finding sourdough success thanks to growing demand from increasingly knowledgeable, health-conscious consumers
Product NewsWarburtons rolls out Belgian waffles and sesame bagel thins
Bakery giant looks to tap into the growing popularity of waffles with new Pearl Sugar and Choc Chip varieties, while adding sesame to its thin bagels range
NewsNational Doughnut Week 2025 dates announced
Bakers are being encouraged to join the fundraising initiative next year after the 2024 event helped collect donations of over £44k for The Children’s Trust
Product NewsGail’s Bakery unveils new sourdough and focaccia loaves
Grains including emmer, spelt, rye, and barley as well as regenerative flour have been added to the loaves to help improve health and sustainability credentials
Product NewsWaitrose caters for festive feasts with Christmas 2024 bakery range
Adorable Santa-themed snacks, ‘boujee boozy’ cakes, and sparkling desserts are among the bakery items set to shine in retailer’s yuletide line-up
NewsLime rolls out first ever ride-thru bakery in London
Electric bike and scooter hire firm hosts a special event this weekend in Shoreditch featuring a giveaway of lime-flavoured pastries from Popham to users of its service