All articles by Dan Riley – Page 9
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NewsCrosstown acquired by franchise operator Karali Snacks
Pre-pack administration deal for an undisclosed fee sees 27 operating locations and all 140 Crosstown staff transferred to the former Burger King franchisee
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NewsPladis UK grows sales and profit by double digits in 2023
McVitie’s, Jacobs, and Carr’s owner reports 14.9% growth in revenue due to prices hikes and 11.8% growth in EBITDA from cost reductions
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FeatureHow to cope with chocolate price volatility in bakery
Chocolate remains a firm favourite among bakery consumers, but its recent price spike has caused bakers to look for alternatives
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NewsCooks Coffee Company targets 300 shops in UK by 2035
Franchise chain operator, boosted by 21% growth in UK sales, is looking to more than quadruple the number of Esquires Coffee shops over the next decade
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NewsIceland Foods offering £100k investments for new brand listings
Retailer unveils its first accelerator scheme to discover new food & drink innovations and support their exclusive rollouts at store
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NewsScotbake ends bakery production due to input cost increases
A dozen staff are being made redundant at the Inverness-based firm, which will now focus on its successful distribution of Kingsmill, Warburtons, and Hovis products
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NewsExperts call for extension of sugar tax to cakes and biscuits
Success of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy highlighted in latest WHO bulletin with recommendations for mandatory sugar reduction targets in high-sugar food categories
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NewsTraceGains unveils integrated ESG solutions for brands
Global ingredients marketplace has formed strategic partnerships with sustainability champions to elevate ESG efforts across the worldwide supply chain
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NewsPladis UK&I names Molle-McConnell as new VP of R&D
Experienced R&D leader joins the McVitie’s, Jacob’s and Carr’s owner to help enhance innovation in sweet and savoury biscuits and cakes
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Product NewsNew bakery ingredients launched by Dawn Foods, Puratos and others
From aromatic sourdough starters and high-protein flours to on-trend flavoured inclusions, we check out the ingredients rolled out recently
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NewsTop biscuit debuts of the year: McVitie’s, Tim Tam, and more
On National Biscuit Day, we look back at the UK’s most interesting biscuit launches over the past year including White Chocolate Disgestives, Secret Centre Biscuits, and Creme Egg Cookies
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NewsDoughnotts rolling out 10p Freddo doughnut for one day only
Nottingham-based brand is providing some short but sweet relief from inflation and the cost-of-living crisis with its retro-priced doughnut topped with a Freddo chocolate bar
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NewsStart up loan helps Eko Bakery bring authentic African bread to Newport
Lagos-born Adekunle Ashaolu uses a £25k loan from the British Business Bank to launch a start-up producing the sweet bread for a growing Nigerian community in South Wales
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InterviewHow a sourdough mistake resulted in Britain’s Best Loaf 2024
4 Eyes Bakery head baker Tom Martin recalls the origin story behind his Garlic & Rosemary Deep Pan Focaccia and reveals the benefits the Chesterfield business has enjoyed since lifting the trophy
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NewsHame Bakery creates new butteries with less fat and salt
With popularity of the traditional savoury rolls dwindling among younger, health-aware consumers, the family-owned business utilised FDF Scotland funding to reformulate its recipe
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NewsBakkavor returns to UK volume growth in first quarter of 2024
Food-to-go giant reports 3.2% growth in like-for-like revenue across the group with continued focus on efficiency leading to improved guidance on full-year operating profit
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NewsPukka appoints new CEO and unveils five-year growth strategy
Isaac Fisher steps up to the leadership role at the family-owned savoury pastry specialist with plans to further develop its production site in Leicestershire
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NewsGood Guys Bakehouse raises £550k to grow savoury biscuits range
Funding from a trio of heavyweight FMCG angel investors will be used by the challenger brand to ramp up marketing, expand its team, and support new listings and NPD
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Product NewsOne Stop expands bakery range with 33 new products
The convenience retailer has introduced 16 new own-label and branded products at over 700 of its stores nationwide as well as granting selected listings for 17 more items from local bakery suppliers
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Product NewsCheesecakes and croissants among new sweet baked goods launched
From a pistachio-filled croissant and a Peppa Pig cake to a tropical flavoured cheesecake, discover details of the latest sweet bakery offerings