All articles by Dan Riley – Page 3
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Poor harvest leaves UK bakers dependent on wheat imports to meet demand
Analysis of provisional crop areas and yield forecasts by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit is predicting one of the three worst harvests on record
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Labour forges ahead with HFSS advertising restrictions
The government has published a consultation response for the draft secondary legislation set to restrict TV and online advertising of products including bakery items such as cookies and cakes
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Sourdough Sophia raises £500k via crowdfunding to power expansion
London-based craft bakery business looks to extend its retail estate up to five shops, all supplied by its new central production unit in Islington
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Allied Bakeries drivers in Glasgow secure 8.5% salary increase
Manufacturer of Kingsmill, Allinson’s, and Sunblest bakery brands agrees two-year deal following a pay ballot participating in by Unite trade union members
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Prima Bakeries Group acquires biscuit maker Furniss of Cornwall
Bakery manufacturer adds the brand to its Cornish portfolio with all staff joining its Employee Owned Trust and investments in its Redruth production site forthcoming
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Cornish Bakery confirms four new shops as part of 2024 estate expansion
New Nottingham outlet sees the independent bakery chain hit the 65-site mark with openings in Taunton, Winchester, Chelmsford, and Milton Keynes set for later this year
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Sourdough surge: why the speciality loaves are winning over shoppers
Bakers are finding sourdough success thanks to growing demand from increasingly knowledgeable, health-conscious consumers
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Warburtons rolls out Belgian waffles and sesame bagel thins
Bakery giant looks to tap into the growing popularity of waffles with new Pearl Sugar and Choc Chip varieties, while adding sesame to its thin bagels range
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National Doughnut Week 2025 dates announced
Bakers are being encouraged to join the fundraising initiative next year after the 2024 event helped collect donations of over £44k for The Children’s Trust
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Gail’s Bakery unveils new sourdough and focaccia loaves
Grains including emmer, spelt, rye, and barley as well as regenerative flour have been added to the loaves to help improve health and sustainability credentials
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Waitrose caters for festive feasts with Christmas 2024 bakery range
Adorable Santa-themed snacks, ‘boujee boozy’ cakes, and sparkling desserts are among the bakery items set to shine in retailer’s yuletide line-up
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Lime rolls out first ever ride-thru bakery in London
Electric bike and scooter hire firm hosts a special event this weekend in Shoreditch featuring a giveaway of lime-flavoured pastries from Popham to users of its service
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Krispy Kreme announces change to UK&I leadership
Current Pret A Manger shops and franchise director Guy Meakin will replace Jamie Dunning, who steps down after two and a half years in the president and MD role
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The Compleat Food Group appoints first chief product officer
FMCG veteran Mark Howgego is named in the newly-created role at the manufacturer behind bakery brands including Pork Farms, Wall’s Pastry, and Wrights Food Group
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Pladis offers 18 weeks’ paid leave to parents under new policy
Manufacturer behind McVitie’s, Jacob’s and other snacking brands introduces a policy for new parents across its global workforce, promoting a more inclusive and supportive workplace
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The Modern Boulangerie calls time on ‘dream’ bakery shop in Ramsgate
Viennoiserie specialist couldn’t cope with the “perfect storm” of rising labour and ingredients costs as well as a drop in footfall due to poor weather conditions
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From spiced to spicy: Greggs unveils new bakery items for autumn 2024
An All-Day Breakfast Baguette, a Mexican Bean & Spicy Cheese Flatbread, and a Pumpkin Spice Doughnut are among the debutants on the chain’s latest seasonal menu
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Signature Flatbreads announces £150m investment plan and 500 new jobs
Dunstable-based manufacturer, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary next month, will use the investment to expand its product range and keep its offering relevant
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Redundancies at Project D as bakery arm gears up for administration
Rising costs of ingredients and labour and a 20% drop in sales has forced the Derby-based doughnut specialist to cut jobs and prepare to enter administration
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Roberts Bakery unveils ‘back to our best’ campaign
Cheshire-based manufacturer’s biggest-ever marketing campaign includes a TV ad filmed at its Northwich site, now fully functional again after last year’s fire