All British Baker articles in February 2024
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NewsCornish Bakery eyes further expansion after double-digit sales growth
Latest financial results for the independent bakery chain reports 13% growth in turnover compared to the year prior, with at least 10 new sites set to open by this summer
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Product NewsPladis launches duo of new ultra-cheesy Jacob’s Mini Cheddars
Limited-edition Mini Cheddars Smoked Cheddar and Mini Cheddars Cheddar & Roasted Tomato are hitting retailer shelves in multipack and PMP formats
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NewsASA rules in favour of Hovis over use of ‘rustic’ and ‘authentic’ in adverts
The advertising regulator has not upheld any element of Real Bread Campaign’s complaint against Hovis’ use of specific terms in adverts for its Rustic Bloomer loaves
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FeatureIndustry experts reveal what makes the perfect cake
Eye-catching appearance, enticing aroma, and, of course, dopamine-inducing flavours are some of the key attributes when it comes to an incredible cake
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Product NewsCosta unveils new menu for spring 2024
Costa has unveiled a raft of new bakery items for spring 2024, including a KitKat Muffin, Mini Egg Cookie, and Chicken ‘Nduja Toastie
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Feature SynopsesMay 2024: Doughnuts
This feature, which will be published during National Doughnut Week, will explore the trends playing out on the doughnut market
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Feature SynopsesMay 2024: Free-from
What’s happening in the world of gluten-free bakery? This feature will find out as we explore the state of the market, its key players, and what the future has in store
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NewsHampshire-based Tilley’s Bakery seeks new bakers or buyer to avoid closure
Family-run firm in Hythe, Hampshire, will close in a matter of weeks if a suitable buyer or new bakers cannot be found with 14 other jobs at risk
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Product NewsHow can bakeries grasp the £1.2bn growth opportunity for UK bread market?
Global specialty loaves and those with sustainability and health claims will offer the biggest growth in the bread category, according to recent research by Délifrance
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NewsBaker & Baker teams up with Stronger Together on labour practices
Sweet bakery supplier is now a business partner of the global not-for-profit organisation that aims to reduce labour exploitation across the supply chain
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NewsGet your entries in for the Baking Industry Awards 2024
The hunt is on for the best people, products, and businesses the baking industry has to offer
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Product NewsEight bakery items launched for Easter 2024
From Cadbury Mini Eggs Cookies to Simnel Cake, intricately decorated biscuits to decadent brownies, we round up the seasonally sweet bakery NPD
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NewsNorthern Rye expands with larger bakery site and new shop in North Shields
Newcastle-based artisan bakery will increase production capacity by as much as four-fold at its new 2,750 sq ft site in Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate
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NewsReal Bread Campaign initiative urges bankers to support local craft bakers
The Bankers for Bakers initiative in London aims to gain financial sector support for bakery SMEs struggling with rising costs and dropping sales
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NewsGail’s Bakery adds whole grains to loaves to improve flavour and nutrition
Bakery chain has introduced emmer, spelt, rye, and barley to its sourdoughs, baguette and ciabatta, and launched a brand new house sourdough
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InterviewRising star: bakery apprentice Jordan Skeet on how the industry changed his life
Rising Star Award winner and Bread Source baker Jordan Skeet on his life as a bakery apprentice and how it has changed his life
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NewsTalgarth Bakery secures £250k to weather energy costs and secure future growth
Welsh wholesale bakery will use the funding from Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE to update equipment and expand its operation, creating 10 jobs in the process
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NewsCosta launches new café collaboration with Sainsbury’s
A £3m investment from the coffee chain will see 11 new sites opened inside the supermarket this year
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FeatureEaster 2024: a gift basket of bakery trends this spring
Expect to see retro flavours, vibrant décor, and chocolate galore in the bakery category this Easter as well as the continued expansion of hot cross buns
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FeatureHow to find your bakery tribe (and sell more loaves in the process)
Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor from award-winning bakery Lovingly Artisan offer a masterclass in how to build and connect with your bakery’s community