All articles by Dan Riley – Page 6
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group rebrands to reflect values and momentum
PAI Partner-owned business has made the biggest change to its brand identity since its formation in 2021 including a redesigned logo, refreshed imagery, and new colour palette
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough butters up range with new crumpets
Fast-growing bread brand expands its range beyond loaves and rolls for the first time with the launch of new Proper Sourdough Crumpets
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NewsDeli Lites invests £19m to expand range and create 130 new jobs
Northern Irish food-to-go manufacturer is being supported by Invest NI’s Agri-Food Investment Initiative to automate production and develop new products for export
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NewsRoberts Bakery proposes closure of Ilkeston plant with 38 jobs at risk
Family-run bakery manufacturer is mulling the ‘difficult decision’ to shut its Derbyshire site, which produces speciality breads
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NewsPladis cuts emissions, improves recycling and responsible sourcing in 2024
The latest sustainability report from the manufacturer behind McVitie’s, Jacob’s and Carr’s highlights last year’s achievements including cutting 21,000 tonnes of carbon emissions from global operations
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Product NewsSeasonal twists, on-trend flavours, and brand tie-ups star in sweet bakery launches
Pumpkin Spice Crumpets, Tiramisu Loaf Cake, and Dubai Style Chocolate Baklawa are among the newest sweet treats unveiled by bakery brands
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NewsRecord year of investment sees Samworth Brothers debt hit £190m
Savoury pastries and food-to-go giant continued borrowing heavily last year to invest in manufacturing upgrades with sales rising by 6% to £1.7bn
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Product NewsGenius launches clean label gluten-free loaves with no artificial ingredients
The Naturally Genius range, developed in collaboration with TV personality, singer and diagnosed coeliac Megan McKenna, comprises two bloomers and four sliced loaves
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NewsNew appointments at Edme, Food Alert, Subway and more
Leadership changes help replace those calling time on a lengthy career or transitioning to another position in the wider company
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NewsSpice goals: Hawkens Gingerbread nurturing homegrown supply of ginger
Biscuit maker Alastair Hawken is on a sustainability mission to cultivate ginger for bakery production via his hydroponic system inside a polytunnel in Grantham, Lincolnshire
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NewsKrispy Kreme UK launches turnaround plan after posting £6.2m loss
Doughnut specialist is reviewing store and stockist locations to ensure a return to profitability after rising costs and reduced footfall saw it slump to a post-tax loss in its latest financial year
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NewsBakers urged to unite and discuss common challenges at CBA event
The upcoming Craft Bakers Association Business Day will feature insight sessions to equip bakers with fresh tools to grow their businesses, along with live demonstrations and discussions
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NewsHFSS rules cut supermarket sales by two million products per day
Independent analysis carried out by the University of Leeds has discovered a marked reduction in purchases of less healthy products following 2022 regulations that limit their placement in stores
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NewsDeliveroo and The Felix Project partner on charitable bakery initiative
The online delivery platform has converted one of its dark kitchen units in London into a new space creating bread and healthier bakes from surplus fruit and veg to help tackle food insecurity
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NewsBrakes launches programme to support small food suppliers
Foodservice supplier is looking to offer new listings to SME food manufacturers, especially social enterprises and those that help tackle food waste or produce functional foods or allergen free items
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Product NewsSubs, pinsa, and pizza: international bakery NPD hits UK shelves
From authentic Italian pizza and French country bread to New York deli sub rolls and spicy brioche buns, check out the latest savoury innovations launched into UK retail and foodservice channels
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NewsGenius Foods trims losses despite 19% sales decline in FY24
Edinburgh-based gluten-free bakery brand recorded a £5.7m drop in revenue last year compared to 2023 although operational losses were reduced by £1.3m
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NewsTiffin Sandwiches takes another bite of food-to-go with latest acquisition
The deal for the sandwich specialist follows the company’s recent acquisition of a similar manufacturer in Glasgow as it also gains permission for its brand new £10m factory in Bradford
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NewsOpening Doors #18: craft bakeries welcome fresh new sites
From estate expansions and first time forays into brick-and-mortar retail to revamping of existing sites, we round up the latest new bakery shop openings nationwide
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NewsCo-op unveils micro store format with focus on food-to-go
Convenience retailer has launched a chain of new shops between 600 and 1,000 sq ft in size, offering key meal solutions throughout the day including somne exclusive NPD