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How AI is changing the equation on ultra-fresh bakery waste
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NewsBiscuit specialist Phoenix Brands snapped up by Orchard Valley Foods
Ingredients supplier has strengthened its position within the sweet bakery inclusions category by acquiring Wolverhampton-based Phoenix Brands
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NewsCMA makes U-turn to clear ABF takeover of Hovis without NI bakery sale
Associated British Foods does not need to sell or close its Northern Irish bakery business before acquiring Hovis, the Competition and Markets Authority has ruled
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NewsFoodforecast Technologies tackles bakery waste with AI-powered software
Backed by €8m Series A funding, the German foodtech firm is bringing its forecasting platform to UK bakery operators of all sizes to help cut waste by up to 34%
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NewsWarburtons resumes baking at Burnley site following major fire
Bolton-based bread giant is currently working on rebuilding the part of the bakery damaged by the fire whilst also continuing its plans to add two new crumpet lines
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News‘Biggest ever year’ for Mr Kipling helps lift Premier Foods profits over £200m
Success in the bitesize bakery treats space, such as with the Mr Kipling Cake Bites, has led Premier Foods to better-than-expected profits in FY26
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NewsEurostar Commodities opens School of Pizza in Yorkshire
Located at the supplier’s headquarters in Brighouse, the school is described as a state-of-the-art training, innovation, and collaboration space designed exclusively for food professionals
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NewsChicken roll launch supports 2026 trading improvement at Greggs
Like-for-like sales growth at the food-to-go chain has accelerated up to 3.3% for the past 10 weeks, with menu innovation proving a hit with customers
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NewsMorrisons to pay £750k over serious hygiene failures in bakery at Welsh store
An inspection of the Cwmbran site by Torfaen council environment health officers in August 2024 found poor cleanliness, unclean equipment, inadequate staff supervision, and food safety management failures
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NewsSignature Flatbreads sales rise above £350m as investments continue
Dunstable-based manufacturer reports an 8% turnover increase in its latest financial year while its Deli Kitchen brand unveils refreshed packaging
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NewsFood-to-go supplier Around Noon secures major investment to fuel expansion
Multi-million pound funding from Belfast-based Whiterock aims to enable Around Noon to build on its existing manufacturing footprint and growth trajectory in the UK and Ireland markets
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NewsMade Smarter launches practical AI toolkit to help UK manufacturers
“Practical adoption matters more than technical novelty,” says professor Chris Dungey, who has co-authored Made Smarter’s latest guide on AI adoption in manufacturing
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NewsFinsbury Food Group acquires meringue specialist Flower & White
Based in Telford, the meringue and snacking bar specialist strengthens Finsbury’s position in the direct-to-consumer market
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NewsEntrepreneur with family ties to Grupo Bimbo buys 206-year-old Scottish bakery
Six generations of family ownership at Alexander Taylor have come to end with Mexican-born American Carlos Huerta taking over the South Lanarkshire business
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NewsAmbala Foods acquisition lifts Cake Box revenue over £60m
Egg-free cake specialist reports a 43% rise in turnover for its latest financial year, largely driven by the Ambala contribution but also continued estate expansion and enhanced omni-channel offerings
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NewsEG on the Move launches in-store bakery concept at forecourts
New brand Bill’s Bakery is focussed on a value-driven offering with a range that features freshly baked baguettes, filled soft rolls, savoury pastries, doughnuts, and buns
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NewsCalls for stronger remedy in ABF-Hovis merger as NI competition concerns persist
More needs to be done to address competition concerns over Associated British Foods’ acquisition of Hovis, according to responses from the CMA’s call for comments
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NewsFunding launched to help Scottish manufacturers make healthier food
FDF Scotland has launched a new round of funding to support food & drink manufacturers ahead of the HFSS regulations coming into force in the country later in the year
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NewsVandemoortele acquisition of Délifrance moves to in-depth CMA investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a phase 2 investigation after frozen viennoiserie supplier Vandemoortele failed to find a buyer for two production facilities
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NewsWarburtons acquires Rathbones bakery site amidst £100m of investments
Bolton-based business will use the Wakefield facility to produce its branded products, whilst also investing in its gluten free site in Newbury