All articles by Dan Riley – Page 29
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NewsProject D smashes crowdfunding target
The Derby-based doughnut specialist received more than £2m of investment interest, five times its original target, in just two weeks of crowdfunding
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NewsOwn-label sales drive sweet treat growth at Premier Foods
Non-branded sweet treats sales rise 30.5%, more than making up for a drop in branded revenue
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NewsJones Village Bakery recruits for 30 night jobs
The Wrexham-based business is looking to hire a fresh batch of night shift workers at its Minera site to support continued sales growth
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NewsPizza targeted as Action on Salt renews calls for salt tax
Research by the campaign group found that some pizzas contain more than a day’s allowance of salt, but the Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Association disagrees with the findings
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NewsFSS launches advanced allergen training for businesses
The interactive online training tool will help bakery businesses get a better understanding of food hypersensitivities and the legal requirements
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NewsGreggs sales soar by 17% despite challenging climate
Sales grew to £609m for the first 19 weeks of 2023 as Greggs outlines plans to further expand its estate and develop logistics
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NewsGovernment debating Allergy Tsar appointment
Debate follows renewed calls from bereaved mothers and food industry chiefs to help avoid ‘entirely preventable’ allergy-related deaths
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NewsSt Pierre and Baker Street see strong growth for Q1
Improved distribution and merchandising for St Pierre resulted in a 123% rise for the brioche brand, while the Baker Street range also saw an uplift
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NewsFourth Tasty by Greggs café opened in Primark store
Described as ’perfect for Instagram and TikTok feeds’, the 102-seat café features doughnut-inspired seating booths and a sausage roll swing
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NewsGenius Foods names Adam Smart as new CEO
Former PepsiCo Ireland general manager takes the reins at the gluten-free specialist following its acquisition by Katjes Greenfood
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NewsCarrs Pasties to open fourth shop in Bolton
Found in Horwich, the new site represents the family-run firm’s first shop at a retail and leisure park
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NewsSupermarkets cut price of own-label bread
Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco are among the retailers to cut the price of own-label loaves, with one slashing prices by 21%
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NewsBako partners with home delivery service to support bakers
The partnership is designed to help local bakers expand their offerings and increase basket spend
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NewsFiona Cairns bakery installs 4,500sqm of solar panels
The Leicestershire-based luxury cake supplier received funding support from Lloyds Bank to help meet its green ambition
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NewsMimi’s Bakehouse named Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24
The Edinburgh bakery claimed the overall title ahead of 70 other businesses in the annual event hosted by trade body Scottish Bakers
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Product NewsA closer look at the King’s coronation cake made by Pladis
Pladis extends its 130-year royal relationship with a celebratory cake for guests at Windsor Castle
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NewsProject D launches £400k crowdfunding campaign
Product innovation, retail expansion, and key hires are among the investment priorities as it looks to more than triple its revenue by 2026
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Product NewsBid for Dundee Cake protected food status rejected
The Baker Trade of Dundee is “disappointed” by the decision to not grant the Scottish fruitcake PGI status but plans to appeal the ruling
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NewsBaker & Baker to redistribute surplus stock via Fareshare
Products and ingredients from the sweet baked goods specialist’s four factories will be distributed to the charity network
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Product NewsThe Delicious Dessert Company launches yum yum range
The brand has unveiled three new products in flavours of Chocolate Orange, Millionaire’s, and Strawberry Funfetti