All Finance articles – Page 9
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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
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NewsRoberts Bakery reveals shake-up at Northwich site following fire
Described as the ‘most important operational overhaul in decades’, the shake-up involves a significant rebuild of the Northwich bakeries and relocation of Little Treats
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InterviewKTC Edibles won’t stop looking for acquisitions, says CEO
Wednesbury-based edible oils and fats supplier is looking beyond its £600m turnover following acquisitions and investments in its facilities
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NewsNairn’s appoints new managing director and marketing chief
Finance director Colin Dingwall will become MD of the Scottish gluten-free specialist following the retirement of Martyn Gray
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NewsThree new bakeries opening in London this autumn
A trio of businesses are expanding their estates across the capital, offering baked goods with French, American, and Indian influences
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NewsGreencore’s Manton Wood workers secure substantial pay rise
Trade union’s threat of strike action sees the manufacturing giant finally agree to an “above-inflation award” including a backdated salary increase
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NewsGuenther Bakeries’ Coventry site to exclusively supply McDonald’s
More than one million buns a day will be manufactured at the site and delivered to McDonald’s restaurants across the UK
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FeatureShould your bakery business go for B Corp status?
Bakeries share their experiences and tips towards achieving the sustainability designation or give reasons for pursuing alternatives
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FeatureInside Cavan Bakery’s new production site in Walton-on-Thames
Take a look around the shiny new production facility in Walton-on-Thames which has an important role to play in the family firm’s ambitious growth plans
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NewsHow Patisserie Valerie came back from the brink
As four people are charged over the collapse of Patisserie Holdings, we examine how Patisserie Valerie recovered and rebuilt
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NewsGreencore workers call off strike action at Manton Wood site
Picketing at the Manton Wood site has been put on hold while union members consider an improved pay deal from the food-to-go manufacturer
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NewsBakkavor Pizza workers vote for strike action
GMB union members employed at the pizza supplier’s factory in Harrow have rejected a 5.9% pay offer
