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NewsTrade union finds wages are insufficient for majority of food industry members
A new report into the cost-of-living pressures facing Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union members has revealed that most are struggling to make ends meet
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NewsGreggs opens third ‘bitesize’ shop amidst expansion trial in prime locations
Latest addition to the food-to-go retailers estate puts it on track to open 120 net new sites this year with plans for further locations to be announced in due course
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NewsStrategic spending: the baking industry’s biggest investments of 2025
We cast our eyes over the major capex and funding secured during the past 12 months aimed at ensuring future growth and stability at UK bakeries
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NewsJoe & The Juice to ramp up UK expansion in 2026
Danish juice, coffee and sandwich brand opened four new stores during a six-week burst across November and December ahead of a larger-scale roll-out planned for next year
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NewsCompletion date for Greencore’s acquisition of Bakkavor announced
Proposed transaction between the two food-to-go manufacturing giants to form a £4bn UK business has satisfied regulatory conditions and is to become effective on 16 January 2026
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NewsPark Garage Group plans up to 30 new Bakery 79 locations by end of 2026
Family-run forecourt operator has unveiled major expansion ambitions for its fresh food-to-go retail concept, including both new shops and self-service sites
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NewsJason’s Sourdough overtakes Kingsmill to become Britain’s third biggest bread brand
Made by Geary’s Bakeries, the brand has rocketed up the bread charts as it aims to make “Jason’s a staple choice for more people, more often”
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NewsBreaking bread: the mergers and acquisitions that shaped bakery in 2025
From bread stalwarts joining forces to the merging of food-to-go giants, cake deals, sandwich grabs, and more, we take a look at some of the key deals shaking up the bakery market this year
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NewsPlanet Doughnut unveils new product development kitchen
Frozen doughnut supplier has invested £25k to help drive innovation at its bakery in Shrewsbury, following its takeover by the Delves family earlier this year
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NewsBirds Bakery sales take flight through product and store development
Derby-based bakery chain, which operates 62 shops across the Midlands, has enjoyed double-digit sales increases on popular lines whilst investing in NPD and site development
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NewsIGD warns of tough year ahead for food and drink industry
Institute of Grocery Distribution’s latest Economic Viewpoint report provides key predictions for 2026 including on economic, consumer, and government policy matters
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NewsBakery in review 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, the British Baker team takes a look back at the big events that have played out in the baking industry over the past 12 months
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NewsBako Group expands with acquisition of Bako Western
While the two companies have shared a brand as part of an agreement made in the sixties, they have traded independently until now
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NewsProfits soar at Wrexham-based Jones Village Bakery
Turnover at the Wrexham-based manufacturer hit £154.3m while post-tax profit reached £12.6m for the 15 months ended 29 December 2024
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NewsMortons Rolls workers receive payout after two-year legal battle
Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that 140 former employees are to receive “well over £1m”, with payment coming from the National Insurance Fund not the new owners
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NewsWhich Wich appoints Seeds Consulting to lead UK franchise expansion
Partnership between London-based consultancy firm and American sandwich brand aims to support the strategic rollout across key regions nationwide
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NewsCoffee shops and bakeries among favourite small businesses in the UK
Survey conducted by Small Business Britain found 32% of respondents saying they loved independent cafés and coffee shops, while 19% favoured their local bakeries
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NewsGail’s on track to open 40 new stores in current financial year
Reigning Bakery Retailer of the Year is set to open 40 new stores during the 12 months to 28 February 2026 after posting annual revenue of almost £220m
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NewsPret opens new travel hub sites as coffee-to-go trial ends
Food-to-go chain has partnered with Roadchef to open two new shops at Strensham Services whilst announcing the nationwide removal of Pret Express coffee machines
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NewsChange from day-one to six-month unfair dismissal policy welcomed
Labour government’s U-turn on its planned policy to grant employees the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first work day has been welcomed by bakery trade bodies