All articles by Dan Riley
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NewsThe Bread Factory appoints head baker Tom Martin to support growth in Manchester
Martin, creator of Britain’s Best Loaf 2024, joins the bakery supplier as it looks expand into a new purpose-built site
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FeatureFrom marzipan to matcha: on-trend toppings and fillings for bakery in 2025
Delve into the latest ways to add appeal to your bakes from nostalgia-inducing marzipan and vibrant fruit inclusions to multi-sensory experiences
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NewsWelsh craft bakery receives financial support for net zero ambition
Start-up loans from the British Business Bank helped Rosa’s Bakery open in Neath earlier this year, with a council grant used to install an EcoCooling system
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NewsSubway unveils new restaurant design set for 2025 global rollout
Vibrant décor elements, localised signage, elevated lighting, and warmer wood tones will help the sandwich chain add brand personality to stores
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NewsFDF calls on government to provide fund for healthy product innovation
Trade body is requesting help in mitigating the risk for food manufacturers to invest in non-HFSS and high-fibre NPD as well as broadening access to R&D tax credits
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Product NewsFieldfare unveils eight new frozen bakery lines for retail
Kent-based supplier adds eight new sweet and savoury products to its range of premium products sold out of freezers at convenience retailers, farm shops, and garden centres
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FeatureMachine yearning: the equipment trends shaping the baking industry
Bakers are looking to new equipment is help eliminate repetitive strain injuries among workers, enhance cutting and packing processes, and boost sustainability credentials
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NewsCake Box posts double-digit profit growth for first half of FY25
Egg-free cake specialist posts 16.3% increase in pre-tax profit in its H1 results, with seven new stores added to its estate
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NewsCSM Ingredients reports sustainability progress in 2023
Bakery ingredients supplier increased its use of renewable energy, recycled packaging, and responsibly sourced raw materials
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NewsNew wraps rolled out by BFree and Deli Kitchen
Sturdy yet soft wraps for gluten free consumers has been launched at Tesco and Asda stores while wraps inspired by Everything bagel seasoning have hit Sainsbury’s shelves
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NewsBaking industry reacts to Autumn Budget 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcements have left one trade body “profoundly disappointed” while another welcomes the ”long-term approach to tax and regulation”
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NewsOpening Doors #13: new outlets unveiled by craft bakeries
A trio of businesses have launched first-time ventures into brick-and-mortar retail while others have expanded their shop estate or evolved their café
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Product NewsBiona unveils new high-fibre, organic sourdough loaf, rolls, and baguettes
Organic food supplier expands its bakery range for retailers with Rustic Seeded Sourdough Baguettes, Oat Topped Wholemeal Rolls, and Power Protein Bread
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NewsBako trekkers conquer Kilimanjaro in fundraising challenge for Dementia UK
Ascent of Africa’s tallest mountain was a key event in the bakery supplier’s year-long celebrations of its 60th anniversary
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FeaturePowering up pastries: how supermarkets stepped up their in-store bakery game
Supermarkets have been upping the indulgence of their pastry offering with on-trend flavours, nostalgic dessert inspirations, and visual enhancements
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NewsMacphie hires new CFO and extends B Corp accreditation
Aberdeenshire-based ingredients supplier has appointed former Nestlé executive Angela Willows to support its international growth ambitions
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NewsNorac Foods Group names Jean-Pascal Allemand as new UK MD
French family-owned bakery manufacturer promotes the export director of its La Boulangère brand to lead its UK subsidiary
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Product NewsWaitrose expands in-store bakery and patisserie ranges
A sourdough baguette, ancient grain bread, croissant cups, and apple tarte tatin turnover are among the new in-store bakery items launching this month
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Product NewsTeffie launches range of gluten-free bakery snacks for home delivery
Plant-based cookie-shaped snacks made with ancient African grain teff are available in flavours of Chocolate Date, Chocolate Orange, and Cinnamon Sultana
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Product News10 terrifying sweet treats unveiled by bakers for Halloween 2024
Biscuits, cakes, doughnuts, cheesecakes, pastries, traybakes, and buns with are among the limited-edition baked goods set to scare up sales in the spooky season