All articles by Dan Riley
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NewsPromise Gluten Free owner to acquire Pat the Baker and Irish Pride
Proposed deal by PE firm Mayfair is aimed at helping boost production capacity of its Gallaghers Bakehouse brand, which shares a site in County Donegal with Promise Gluten Free
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NewsPrimark launches The Simpsons-themed cafés across the UK
Fashion retailer unveils new café décor and menus at seven of its stores with indulgent sweet and savoury bakery items available until the end of April
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NewsBakers Basco recovers almost 3,000 baskets and dollies in Northern Ireland
Since expanding operations to the region a year ago, Bakers Basco has investigated 32 leads on equipment misuse leading to recovery and charges against offenders
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NewsGail’s Bakery increases sustainability focus at new London site
The new bakery on Southwark Bridge Road has spaces that are carefully considered to follow principles of reusability, environmental responsibility, and staff welfare
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NewsGreggs hits £2bn in annual sales with ‘strong pipeline’ of new shops for 2025
Bakery chain reports a 11.3% rise in revenue for its latest financial year although trading performance in the fourth quarter was affected by subdued high street footfall
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NewsDavid Wood Baking fined £573k after workers injured in three separate incidents
Own-label bakery supplier pleads guilty to breaching health and safety regulations following an investigation into three accidents that happened at its Bolton sites in 2022
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FeatureHas the vegan bakery market peaked?
In previous years the bakery market has been inundated with new vegan products from croissants to pastry bakes, and more but things seem quieter in 2025. So, has vegan bakery peaked?
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Product NewsCosta kicks off 2025 with new bakery options
Coffee chain unveils a new toastie, stuffed croissant, muffin, and biscuit on its latest menu, which launches in stores on 9 January
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group sees profit double and sales rise by 10% in FY24
Manufacturer behind bakery brands Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, and Wrights has posted revenue of £786.2m in its latest annual results
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Product NewsMr Kipling aims to ‘modernise’ tarts with two new flavours
Sweet treats brand unveils new Strawberries & Cream and Birthday Cake tarts at selected Morrisons stores, aimed at appealing to younger shoppers
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NewsRegal Foods CEO Younis Chaudhry awarded MBE in New Year Honours 2025
The royal appointment was given to the bakery group founder and “renowned philanthropist” for his services to business and the community of Bradford
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NewsYolk to launch new coffee subscription service in 2025
London fast food chain has unveiled three different membership tiers for customers to earn loyalty points and receive discounts and giveaways
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Product NewsHiggidy ramps up Judi Love partnership with limited-edition beef pie
Samworth Brothers-owned brand extends its partnership with comedian and TV presenter Judi Love in the creation of a new pie rolling out at Sainsbury’s next month
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NewsWagging its retail: Coffi Lab secures £1.7m to accelerate shop estate growth
Investment from the Development Bank of Wales will help the dog-friendly coffee shop chain add new outlets across south Wales and southwest England
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NewsHarry Gow mourns loss of bakery founder and ‘cherished figure’ in community
The baker “known for his dedication to craftsmanship and his commitment to supporting his community” passed away peacefully at the age of 89
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NewsWarrens Bakery continues estate expansion with first Welsh travel store
New shop joins the bakery chain’s other recent openings in train stations and marks the start of a partnership with Trafnidiaeth Cymru / Transport for Wales
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NewsBirds Bakery gears up for transformative year ahead at stores
East Midlands chain unveils plans for the new year including NPD, continued rebranding rollout, and investments in technology and staff development
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NewsWall’s Pastry and Brioche Pasquier show support for charities
The sausage roll brand and the viennoiserie specialist have embraced the festive spirit of giving back through fundraising initiatives for UK causes
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NewsFedima publishes vision for sustainable packaging regulation in bakery
European trade body welcomes the adoption of new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in the EU, which will also cover UK bakery imports
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NewsStacey’s Bakery invests in new oven to enhance cob production
Derbyshire-based business has ‘retired’ its old oven after 40 years of service and spent £42,500 installing a new Polin rack oven to improve baking quality and efficiency