All articles by Dan Riley – Page 5
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NewsAsda goes in low on food-to-go with new fixed-price meal deal
Retailer says it believes great value should be available to everyone, with its new £3.74 meal deal currently the lowest priced food-to-go offer on the UK market
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NewsCMA launches inquiry into ABF’s acquisition of Hovis
The competition watchdog has launched an invitation for comments on the proposed deal between the bread giants ahead of a formal investigation
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NewsNon-HFSS sweet bakery brand Urban Legend set for administration
Despite significant backing from investors since its 2021 launch, the London-based business has appointed administrators with a sale expected shortly
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NewsBayne’s The Family Bakers unveils new mobile app
Bakery chain, which currently operates an estate of 71 shops across Scotland, has launched an app to offer customers a store locator as well as a digital loyalty scheme
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NewsJason’s Sourdough launches multi-million campaign featuring first TV ad
A newly created TV ad depicts a tongue-in-cheek morning routine of master baker Jason Geary’s every day obsessions including checking his 45-year-old mother culture
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NewsHFSS-compliant cookie brand Jnck Bakery enters liquidation
Escalating debts of over £250k has forced the healthier cookie start-up into voluntary liquidation, less than a year after raising £190k from private investors and £260k from crowdfunding
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NewsJon Jenkins steps down after three years of Hovis leadership
The company confirmed Jenkins would be vacating his position from mid-September, without naming a successor.
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NewsCornish Bakery breaks its sales record over summer as expansion continues
Bakery chain added new shops in Hereford and Woodbridge with five more sites set to launch in the autumn after delivering a 24% year-on-year increase in revenue during August
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NewsLazy Day Foods targets 20% growth via free-from sweet bakery exports
The Harthill-based manufacturer has received guidance and assistance from economic development agency Scottish Enterprise to help explore new overseas markets
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Product NewsNorthern Ireland’s Genesis Bakery brings Australian sweet treats to M&S
Magherafelt-based supplier has helped mark a UK retail first with its new range of Lamingtons, including Chocolate & Coconut and Caramelised Biscuit varieties
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NewsLosses extend at Allied Bakeries ahead of Hovis acquisition
Associated British Foods is expecting its proposed Hovis acquisition will enable a turnaround of its UK bakery business following another loss-making financial period
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NewsPret to trial breakfast and lunchtime meal deals at UK stores
High street chain is testing a range of meal deals covering breakfast and lunchtime occasions as it reports a 10% rise in worldwide sales up to £1.2bn for its latest financial year
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FeatureFlavour, farming, and flour power: sourdough trends in 2025 and beyond
Demand for sourdough products is intensifying, affording many opportunities for bakers to capture incremental sales growth
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NewsEG On The Move closes all Cinnabon UK sites
All 12 existing UK locations of the US sweet bakery brand have been shut as its master franchisee makes a strategic shift to focus on its core convenience retail business
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NewsBaltic Bakehouse enters liquidation after closing Liverpool sites
Sourdough specialist failed to keep up with mounting debts and decided to cease trading, making all staff redundant at its two retail locations and production site
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NewsIGD launches allergen risk assessment template
New guidance developed in consultation with food industry leaders aims to transform allergen process management across the supply chain and improve food safety for consumers
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NewsLuke’s Bakery gains investors to help expand northeast wholesale business
Sourdough specialist welcomes backing from Pipers Crisps co-founders to support growth including a move into a new 6,500 sq ft production site in Brough, East Yorkshire
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NewsFood and drink firms struggling to transform amidst labour challenges
A recent survey of C-suite executives across retail, life sciences, and manufacturing including bakeries found 43% saying biggest challenges were with their workforce
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Product NewsParty Rings and Guinness celebration cakes unveiled
Bakery manufacturers have launched new celebration cakes including a sharable version of a Party Ring biscuit and a Guinness-flavoured gift
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NewsUK price hikes keep Bakkavor sales rising ahead of Greencore takeover
Food-to-go manufacturing giant reports a 1.2% increase in like-for-like revenue up to £1,079m, driven by UK price rises and US volume growth