All Finance articles – Page 16
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FeatureRaising dough: smarter ways to invest in bakery equipment
Equipment suppliers and investment funds reveal what cash-strapped bakeries can do to afford new kit, and how maintenance pays off in the long run
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NewsReal Bread Campaign initiative urges bankers to support local craft bakers
The Bankers for Bakers initiative in London aims to gain financial sector support for bakery SMEs struggling with rising costs and dropping sales
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Product NewsPret cuts prices of bestselling sandwiches and baguettes
Prices have reduced by an average of 12% on six of its options including the Posh Cheddar & Pickle Baguette and Tuna & Cucumber Sandwich
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group names Tom Riley as new CFO
Riley teams up with former Burton’s Biscuit colleagues to help drive forward Compleat’s financial strategy towards becoming the UK’s top chilled prepared food supplier
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NewsCornish Bakery seeks MD to drive next level of growth
Independent bakery chain launches hunt for new leader as it aims to double or triple in size from its current estate of 60 shops
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NewsDaymer Ingredients to distribute Agrain spent grain flours in UK
Danish food-tech firm’s range of flours upcycled from brewers’ waste products is to be made available to artisan bakers in the UK
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FeatureSustainability matters: how bakeries can deal with scope 3 emissions
Industry experts identify the scope 3 emissions associated with the baking industry and what can be done to reduce them
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NewsRandy’s Donuts on the hunt for UK franchise partners
LA-based chain famous for colossal doughnuts on its shops is looking to expand into the UK market via a franchise model
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NewsRegal Foods boosts portfolio with Love Handmade Cakes acquisition
Yorkshire-based cake manufacturer will join Just Desserts and more in the Regal Foods portfolio, but will continue to operate as a standalone business
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NewsJason Bull steps up to MD role at Eurostar Commodities
Son replaces founding father at the helm of the Yorkshire-based ingredients supplier and looks to continue spearheading its growth
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NewsNew code of practice outlines fair sharing of tips
The government had published a draft code that prevents foodservice employers from pocketing tips, gratuities and service charges
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NewsGreggs opens landmark 500th franchise shop
The milestone in the bakery chain’s estate expansion highlights the success of its franchise model in driving its long-term business growth strategy
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NewsSt Pierre Groupe names Sarah Boddy as new MD
Former commercial director steps up to the leadership role of the Grupo Bimbo-owned bakery supplier headquartered in Didsbury near Manchester
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NewsBakery in review 2023
British Baker looks back at the highlights of the baking industry in 2023, from the big investments and acquisitions to top launches, and new faces leading the charge
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NewsStephens Bakery expands with third drive-thru site
Dunfermline-based, family-run business considers drive-thrus a key aspect to its retail estate with latest site creating 18 new jobs
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NewsPatisserie Valerie revamps flagship store in Bristol
As part of the chain’s investment programme into refurbishments, the new design offers comfort and modern elegance
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NewsPladis could slash hundreds of jobs at Jacob’s factory in Liverpool
Restructuring plans for the iconic cracker brand’s Liverpool bakery site could see around half of the 763 workers made redundant in December 2024
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FeatureBakery ingredients pricing: how to cope with the chaos
In another turbulent year for input costs, we explore where the key pressure points are and how bakers and suppliers are reacting to them?
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NewsNearly half of young adults buy baked goods daily, research finds
Consumer insights report from Tate & Lyle highlights the continued importance of bakery across Europe as well as health trends and the impact of inflation
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NewsSilvery Tweed awarded funding for environmental work
Northumberland-based cereal processing firm has been accepted onto the Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier scheme, which offers five years of funding grants