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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
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Greggs unveils plans for national distribution centre in Kettering
Planning permission is being sought for the centre at Symmetry Park which, if approved, will be operational in the first half of 2027
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How one baker is being impacted by soaring chocolate prices
Vegan brownie supplier Cake or Death is looking to transform its operations after the price of chocolate more than doubled in six months
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How to navigate breadmaking wheat supply challenges in 2024
What is behind the UK wheat market’s volatility, what should bakers consider when sourcing flour from abroad, and how can technology play a part in alleviating challenges?
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Unox UK carry 140kg combi oven up Ben Nevis for charity
A 25-strong team from the supplier carried its 10-grid ChefTop-X combi oven up Britain’s highest mountain to help raise over £22k for charity
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Tribunal rules against Jones Village Bakery in blind worker dismissal
Wrexham-based manufacturer was found to have not given reasonable adjustments to a visually impaired worker before ending his employment six weeks into probation
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Patisserie Valerie agrees foodservice distribution deal
Partnership sees the handmade cake specialist’s range extended to independent cafés and hotels across the UK and Ireland
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Cornish Bakery appoints new MD and secures funding for growth
Hospitality specialist Mat Finch has been brought in to lead the independent bakery chain with a new financing package helping expand and improve its retail footprint