All articles by Dan Riley – Page 44
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NewsPladis opens new £2m warehouse in Carlisle
As part of a £12m investment to expand the capacity of its production site in Cumbria, the new Pladis warehouse will see 50 new jobs created
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NewsGreggs to continue ambitious growth after H1 sales soar
Bakery chain reports £844m revenue during the first half of the year, marking a 21.5% increase compared to the same period in 2022
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NewsMandatory food waste reporting dumped by government
Despite popular opinion that large companies should be forced to report on food waste, the government has decided it is not suitable at this time of high inflation
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Product NewsOle & Steen launches Brød of the Week campaign
The Danish bakery chain aims to raise awareness of its seasonal loaves including three new rye breads and a garlic & herb tear ‘n’ share
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NewsMacphie’s Employee Trust scheme marks 40th year
Funding initiatives from the trust have helped support past and present staff of the Aberdeenshire-based ingredients supplier
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Product NewsThe Hummingbird Bakery unveils new celebration cakes
American-style sweet bakery expands its offerings with cakes themed on Zodiac star signs, woodland creatures, and more
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Product NewsNew savoury items unveiled by bakery manufacturers
Recent bakery launches range from bao buns and bold-flavoured pizzas to healthier snacks and fibre-rich German breads
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NewsBakers Basco reports improvements in basket repairs
The bakery equipment membership scheme has seen an increase in the repair rate of damaged baskets with two thirds now returned to operation
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NewsJacksons launches bread campaign to support creativity
Hull-based bakery business is producing three million promotional loaves offering customers the chance to win art-themed prizes including for schools
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NewsBakery manufacturers among those missing out on R&D tax relief
Bakery suppliers could be claiming back tens of thousands of pounds in corporate tax via the HMRC Research and Development Tax Scheme
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Product NewsMars unveils Secret Centre Biscuits
Indulgent biscuit versions of chocolate brands Mars and Bounty have been unveiled to capitalise on the rapid growth of the special treats sub-category
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NewsScottish firms win funding for healthier bakes
13 bakeries based all across Scotland have received funding to support projects that will help improve the nutritional content of savoury and sweet bakery products
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NewsCake Box rejects ‘undervaluing’ takeover offer
Australian investment firm River Capital sees its 160p-per-share acquisition offer unequivocally rejected by the board of the egg-free cake brand
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NewsBread category to be examined by competition watchdog
The Competition & Markets Authority will focus on the pricing of ten product categories after initially clearing grocery retailers of profiteering during the cost-of-living crisis
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NewsSeriously Low Carb approved as NHS supplier
Keeto Life has been approved to supply its range of Seriously Low Carb branded products to NHS hospitals nationwide
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NewsPremier Foods makes price pledge after strong Q1 sales
Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes manufacturer said inflation had passed its peak and it would not increase product prices this year
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FeatureHow are bakers strengthening their supply chains?
There remains several factors disrupting the British baking supply chain, but with insight and investment in key areas business can find ways to overcome them
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Product NewsProject D secures doughnut deal with Greene King pubs
The Horseshoe Homer doughnut offers pub diners a unique twist on the favourite summer dessert of strawberries & cream
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NewsPret sales boosted by coffee subscription service
Enhanced subscription service and expansion overseas are said to be behind the coffee chain’s 20.2% year-on-year increase in H1 revenue
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Product NewsFlatbread maker seeks UK distributors for PitaPot
PitaPot, created by Greek bakery manufacturer Chasiotis, is said to be more convenient and easy to use than standard pita bread