All articles by Dan Riley – Page 31
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NewsOggs exceeds £450k crowdfunding target
Plant-based bakery brand sees investors flock to support its mission of reducing eggs from the food chain and scope 3 emissions from the supply chain
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FeatureWhat are the UK’s top bread brands’ tactics for 2024 and beyond?
Discover how Warburtons, Hovis and challengers such as Jason’s Sourdough are handling the inflationary environment and reacting to changing consumer bread buying habits
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NewsBrakes freezes prices of over 400 wholesale bakery items
Wholesaler unveils six-month campaign to hold prices on total of 7,000 products to help independent foodservice operators ‘plan with certainty’
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NewsProject D emerges stronger after ‘challenging period’
Profitability returns at Derby-based doughnut specialist after three months of losses and the closure of one of its retail outlets
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OpinionTop tips for bakeries to boost social media marketing (and why it matters)
Experts Sam Chance and Katie Wood share the benefits of gearing chanels towards social searches and creating user-generated content
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Product NewsWarburtons unveils Soft Pittas as latest gluten-free innovation
Bolton-based brand reveals significant investments over the next three years to meet demand for ‘versatile and convenient’ free-from products
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NewsBakers Basco signs new agreements with Allied Bakeries and Hovis
Membership scheme has expanded its role to become the primary source of investigation and recovery of its equipment for the bakery giants
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NewsCornish Pasty Week 2024 raises £20k to inspire cooking among school kids
Funds donated by participating Cornish pasty makers will help pay for cookery sessions at local schools and food-related field trips
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NewsOpening Doors #8: new shops for craft bakeries across the UK
Inaugural shop ventures, second retail stores, and refurbishment of a third outlet comprise our latest round-up of new craft bakery openings
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NewsClean label climbs priority list for food manufacturers, research finds
Study from ingredients supplier Ingredion finds an increasing number of food and drinks manufacturers in Europe are implementing clean label strategies
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NewsCake Box profits ahead of expectations as growth continues
Egg-free cake specialist is predicting full-year revenue growth of 9% after adding 20 new stores, refreshing branding, and launching a new website and product ranges
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Product NewsBakers unveil new doughnuts, pancakes, biscuits, and macaroons
Brand collaborations have led to the creation of three new sweet bakery treats, while gluten-free formulations appear in two others
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NewsPieminister unveils new snackable Handy Pies range
Bristol-based premium pie brand launches food-to-go pastries in four flavours, including vegetarian and vegan options
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NewsBako acquires Northern Irish ingredients manufacturer Finlay’s Foods
The deal is set to open up new markets in Northern Ireland and beyond for the bakery supplier, which is marking its 60th anniversary this year
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NewsBowla among bakeries vying to become Aldi’s Next Big Thing
Six bakery suppliers are competing to become a Specialbuy at over 1,000 Aldi stores nationwide as the Channel 4 TV show returns for a second series
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NewsBakers urged to sign up for National Doughnut Week 2024
Businesses can now register to take part in the annual event, which aims to raise money for The Children’s Trust through the sale of doughnuts
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NewsStarbucks reveals plans for 100 new UK stores in 2024
Coffee chain reports UK sales up 21.9% to £547.7m in FY23 with commitment to expand shop estate by 100 for second year running
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NewsNew white paper aims to inspire tech adoption among SMEs
Government-backed programme Made Smarter joins forces with several tech institutes in the North West to help demystify digital transformation for food and drink manufacturers
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NewsResearch finds food brand innovation on the rise in 2024
Findings from TraceGains’ recent survey showed an increase in NPD investments this year among food makers as well as greater supply chain traceability and use of sustainable ingredients
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Product NewsBakery suppliers roll out new ciabatta, pizza, wraps, and more
An Italian bread range, pizza bases (including gluten-free options), flatbreads, and filled wraps are among the latest savoury bakery innovations for foodservice