All articles by Dan Riley – Page 17
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NewsBakkavor 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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NewsDean’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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NewsWhite 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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Product NewsGinsters 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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NewsNew 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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Product NewsUrban 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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NewsWage 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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NewsOpening 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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NewsHow 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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NewsSainsbury’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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NewsGail’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
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NewsMr Kipling mince pies sales support a merry Christmas at Premier Foods
Manufacturer’s sweet treats brands had a ’particularly strong Christmas’, with Mr Kipling and Cadbury cake sales in Q3 rising by 8.9% to £66.5m versus the year prior
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NewsLidl to curb kids appeal of packaging for least healthy own-label products
Discounter will eliminate design elements such as 3D or animated shapes and brightly coloured patterns as well as playful product names
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Product NewsCrosstown revamps menu with new doughnuts and sweet pastries range
Doughnut specialist launches a CBD-infused doughnut as well as a new breakfast range of sweet pastries whilst bringing back its cookies and pandan doughnut
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FeatureHow doughnut brand Borough 22 is shaking up the free-from sector
Founder Ryan Panchoo reveals the origin story of his allergen-safe bakery brand, how its grown over the years, and its latest developments
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NewsDismissed Jones Village Bakery worker awarded £18,500 by tribunal
A £122k compensation claim from the former worker, who is registered blind, based on gross annual pay was not accepted with the tribunal concluding he should be paid three months net salary
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NewsMorrisons to downsize Rathbones Bakery to avoid closure
Supermarket chain is to keep its Wakefield site open but make fewer, more specialist bakery products whilst slashing the workforce from 378 down to 138
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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