All articles by Dan Riley – Page 13
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The Gluten Free Kitchen sales soar after move to larger site
Expansion into a 3,000 sq ft factory has allowed the North Yorkshire free-from bakery specialist to meet increased demand for its products
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Rainbow Dust acquires fellow cake decoration specialist Squires Kitchen
The strategic initiative is said to be part of a series from parent company Albex Group to build its presence in the market segment
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New viennoiserie, doughnuts, brownies, and cookies launched by bakers
The sweet bakery NPD look to offer convenience and versatility, or cater to indulgent breakfast, snacks, and dinners at home
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Romesh Ranganathan becomes part-owner of Coughlans Bakery
The stand-up comedian, actor, and TV presenter becomes the first non-family member to join the board of the 87-year-old business, which has a chain of 31 shops
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Brace’s Bakery migrates to Cybake system to manage operations
Family-run bakery firm is benefitting from the new cloud-based system implemented at both of its manufacturing sites in South Wales
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Tunnock’s quadruples profits despite input cost challenges
Scottish manufacturer behind well-known branded tea cakes and caramel wafers saw pre-tax profits hit £4.1m with turnover rising by 15% to £87.1m
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Creams Cafe pivots from sweet to savoury with new hot pockets range
Dessert parlour unveils for new crêpes filled with the likes of chicken or falafel to cater to customers ‘dragged into Creams by their sweet-seeking friends and family’
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Crosstown names Papa John’s MD Jo Blundell as new CEO to drive growth
The sourdough doughnut specialist, recently acquired by Karali Snacks, appoints the former MD at Papa John’s International
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Esquires Coffee tapping into WFH boom with suburbs growth strategy
Coffee chain continues to open new shops in out-of-town areas amid plans to quadruple its estate across the UK and Ireland within five years
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Meet the Northern Irish bakers stepping up to the international stage
Apple Blossom Bakery, Around Noon, Irwin’s, and Genesis Bakery are among the firms looking to grow their business further afield
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The 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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From 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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Welsh 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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Subway 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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FDF 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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Fieldfare 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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Machine 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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Cake 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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CSM 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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New 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