All articles by Dan Riley – Page 4
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NewsAdvances in healthy and more sustainable bakery funded by Scottish government
Funding is helping support the futher development of a palm fat alternative as well as multiple healthy reformulation projects at bakeries across Scotland
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NewsRoberts Bakery looks to preserve jobs as it prepares for administration
The 138-year-old Cheshire-based manufacturer remains ’optimistic about a positive solution’ despite filing a notice of intention to appoint an administrator
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NewsPie Sports scores supermarket hattrick as HM Pasties teams up with Liverpool FC
Pie Sports’ kebab pies have landed permanent listings in Aldi, Lidl, and Scotmid stores across Scotland while HM Pasties is supplying Anfield stadium with pies and sausage rolls
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NewsHuddersfield university partners with Puratos on bread improver research
Professor Grant Campbell’s experimental modelling approach on the effects of dietary fibres in bread will allow Puratos to design bread improvers faster and more effectively
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Product NewsPizzas, pies, and pastries: bakery brands unveil savoury NPD
A steak & Guinness pie, a Thai red chicken curry filled pastry, and a chicken tikka pork pie with mango chutney are among the latest savoury bakery innovations
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NewsFestive boom drives record sales for Walker’s Shortbread
The Aberlour-based, fourth-generation family-run business has seen sales rise by 9% to £201m and operating profit jump 23% to £16.1m in its latest financial year
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NewsPret, Starbucks, Bakers Basco, and more unveil new senior appointments
Among the recently appointed roles are managing director, president, chief marketing officer, and investigations officer in Scotland
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NewsDates revealed for National Doughnut Week 2026
The latest edition of annual fundraising event – sponsored by CSM Ingredients and raising funds for The Children’s Trust – will take place from 16 to 24 May next year
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NewsCooplands back in Yorkshire hands after EG Group agrees sale to local investors
A group of Yorkshire investors led by former chairman David Salkeld have taken back ownership of the bakery brand, which operates 154 shops across the northeast
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Product NewsTesco Northern Ireland expands bakery range with 31 new locally-sourced items
The regional retailer said the move helps further strengthen its commitment to championing local suppliers and delivering fresh, quality products to the table
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NewsFDF calls on government to support UK exports as bakery sales rise by 8%
New data from the Food & Drink Federation has shown that the value of bakery exports from the UK has continued to increase year on year since 2023
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NewsWrapping up production: packaging supplier Werit unveils £8m site expansion
An £8m investment has helped increase the site’s total footprint by 40% and installed new machinery to improve production capacity and efficiency, with nine new jobs added
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Product NewsSweet treats unveiled for consumers to cosy up to in sweater weather
A pumpkin & dulce de leche doughnut, a coconut & winter melon mooncake, and a pecan, salted caramel & marmite blondie are among the latest sweet bakery innovations
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NewsGeary’s Bakeries rolls in sourdough trend as sales soar 37.5% in FY24
Leicester-based manufacturer reports a £25.1m leap in turnover up to £91.8m in its latest financial results, mainly driven by its high-flying Jason’s Sourdough brand
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NewsThe Original Baker unveils multi-million-pound expansion of North Yorkshire site
The project includes a 22,000 sq ft extension to its bakery in Norton, new pastry and baking lines, enhanced logistics capabilities, and recruitment for 30 new jobs
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Product NewsGinsters looks to heat up the lunchtime market with new pastry toasties
Samworth Brothers-owned brand is launching pastry toasties in flavours Smoked Ham & Cheddar; Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella; and Chicken, Pesto & Mozzarella exclusively into Tesco
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NewsButterwick closes 12 out of 14 bakery shops and appoints liquidators
Directors blamed rising costs and falling footfall for the decision to shut the majority of their retail estate with 62 people made redundant
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Product NewsBakers craft limited-edition products to mark Sourdough September 2025
Loaves with beetroot, cheese & chilli, and vegan chocolate are among the specially created items from craft bakers to mark this year’s Sourdough September
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NewsPretzel tie-up: Ditsch strengthens UK presence with WorldBake acquisition
German pretzel specialist Ditsch has acquired Kettering-based frozen bakery supplier WorldBake and created a new company, Ditsch UK
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NewsOpening Doors #19: new retail shops unveiled by craft bakery brands
Check out the trio of London launches, as well as estate expansions across the South, Midlands, and north West, plus a new site in west Wales