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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
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NewsRegal Foods upgrades Bradford College kitchens as new courses launched
The Bradford-based manufacturer has built on its ongoing partnership with the local college by equipping kitchens with new induction hobs, baking tins, cookware, high-fridges and freezers
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NewsBudget leaves bakers facing ‘impossible trading environment’
Bakery trade bodies have expressed concerns with today’s Autumn Budget including on further wage increases, frozen tax thresholds, and increased compliance pressures
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NewsCake Box estate expansion and acquisition result in sales surge
Egg-free cake specialist reports revenues of £28.8m for the first half of its latest financial year, driven by new store openings and the acquisition of Ambala Foods
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NewsSunrise Bakery sold in pre-pack administration deal with 23 jobs saved
Smethwick-based Caribbean bakery specialist has been bought by an unnamed third party immediately after entering administration due to rising operational costs
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ReportsTop Bakery Trends 2026
Trends keep the baking industry fresh and exciting, so tapping into them can unlock opportunities for businesses of all shapes and sizes
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NewsKeeping it sweet: Mademoiselle Desserts acquires English Cheesecake Company
Sweet bakery manufacturer’s strong position in the UK foodservice sector is complemented by the cheesecake brand’s retail presence
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OpinionHow Britain’s independent retail bakeries can win back trust
Scott Dawson, CEO of payments processor DECTA, explores the crisis of consumer confidence currently facing bakery SMEs and what they can do to survive
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NewsMr Whippy unveils major play for the doughnut market with £15m Sheffield factory
The brand, which is separate from the soft-serve ice cream, is diversifying from cupcakes and sweets and into indulgent yet affordable doughnuts for retail
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NewsPre-mix supplier Middleton Foods breaks ground on £4m site expansion
Manufacturer has broken ground on a 8,400 sq ft extension of its Willenhall factory including a brand-new NPD kitchen, dedicated presentation suite, and photography studio
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NewsManufacturers call on government to back £50bn growth plan
Food and Drink Federation has outlined ambitions to unlock serious growth from the UK’s manufacturing sector, including growing exports to £35bn and doubling annual business investment
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NewsANR-Probake eyes expansion of ‘healthy junk food’ range with new site
Nutritional bakery specialist is looking to introduce new products and increase capacity at its newly purchased 70,000 sq ft facility in South Wales
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NewsCSM Ingredients moves into new £3m UK HQ with state-of-the-art test bakery
Ingredients supplier aims to accelerate innovation at its new site in Ellesmere Port which includes head offices, a customer experience centre, and an NPD facility
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NewsBranded sweet treats prop up half-year growth at Premier Foods
Sales of Mr Kipling and Cadbury cake ranges helped the manufacturer’s Sweet Treats division report a 9.4% increase in H1 revenue up to £115.6m
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NewsStir Cambridge to open new bakery outlets at pace after crowdfunding success
Craft bakery business smashed its second crowdfunding campaign and plans to use funds to open new cafes, sandwich shops, and bite-sized stores across Cambridge