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Morrisons considers closing loss-making Rathbones bakery putting 400 jobs at risk
Bakers union reacts ‘furiously’ to proposals which have put nearly 400 jobs at risk as Morrisons looks to close the loss-making site
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Ginsters owner Samworth Brothers fined £1.28m after employee crushed to death
Manufacturer pleads guilty to breaching health and safety regulations following the incident which took place on 2 December 2021 at The Cornwall Bakery in Callington
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FDF calls on government to provide fund for healthy product innovation
Trade body is requesting help in mitigating the risk for food manufacturers to invest in non-HFSS and high-fibre NPD as well as broadening access to R&D tax credits
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Machine yearning: the equipment trends shaping the baking industry
Bakers are looking to new equipment is help eliminate repetitive strain injuries among workers, enhance cutting and packing processes, and boost sustainability credentials
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Paul UK targets further expansion with new franchise partner
Zaf Holdings Limited will open 10 stores in key locations across the southeast of England over the next five years
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Bakkavor hits back as union takes fight over Spalding pay to Iceland
Industrial action at Bakkavor’s site in Lincolnshire has entered its sixth week with Unite the Union lobbying shareholders in Iceland, but the company is bidding to ‘set the record straight’
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Good Guys Bakehouse extends Biscuit Melts line-up
Range expansion follows £550k investment and listing with Albert Heijn supermarket chain in the Netherlands
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Jacksons Bakery fined £366k after engineer loses finger in Corby accident
Bread supplier pleads guilty to breaching health and safety regulations as investigation finds inadequate training, instruction, and monitoring at Corby site
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Jones Village Bakery creates 50 jobs amid surging demand from overseas
Wrexham-based manufacturer has landed new contracts to supply gluten-free products to retailers across the Middle East with total exports expected to hit £10m this year
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New tipping law comes into force across foodservice sector
Workers at the likes of bakery cafés and coffee shops can now bring a claim to an employment tribunal should their bosses fail to share all tips and services charges with them
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Opening Doors #12: craft bakeries expand their shop estates
A half dozen bakery brands are serving up fresh artisanal goods to new customers and communities across the nation
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More than 700 Bakkavor workers in Spalding set to strike over pay
Manufacturer expresses disappointment at union workers’ decision to strike claiming the proposed pay increase was ‘well above inflation and national living wage’
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Allied Bakeries drivers in Glasgow secure 8.5% salary increase
Manufacturer of Kingsmill, Allinson’s, and Sunblest bakery brands agrees two-year deal following a pay ballot participating in by Unite trade union members
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Roll with it: how Scottish bakery Mortons Rolls is rebuilding
Under its new ownership, the Glasgow-based business has ambitions to become the ‘king of rolls’
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Pladis offers 18 weeks’ paid leave to parents under new policy
Manufacturer behind McVitie’s, Jacob’s and other snacking brands introduces a policy for new parents across its global workforce, promoting a more inclusive and supportive workplace
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The Modern Boulangerie calls time on ‘dream’ bakery shop in Ramsgate
Viennoiserie specialist couldn’t cope with the “perfect storm” of rising labour and ingredients costs as well as a drop in footfall due to poor weather conditions
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How bakers can tap into the UK’s growing food-to-go market
A new report from the AHDB highlights premium meal deals, trending flavours, and healthier options as key strategies to consider for food-to-go ranges
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WHSmith launches new Smith’s Kitchen café format
The retailer will look to open more own-brand foodservice outlets at UK travel destinations after unveiling its inaugural café at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton
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Birds Bakery raises £96,000 for charity as store revamps continue
The East Midlands chain has given substantial donations to various organisations in recent months, plus a fresh new look to its Burton-upon-Trent store
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Cotswold bakery launches coffee club for £30 a month
Huffkins has unveiled a Coffee Club which allows subscribers to redeem up to three drinks a day for a fixed monthly price. The move comes shortly after Pret made major changes to its coffee subscription