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NewsGail’s driving growth and profit at Grain Topco
Parent company reports Gail’s continues to be the faster growing and more profitable part of the group
NewsOven supplier Unox declared a ’Great Place To Work’
The Great Place To Work certification scheme recognises workplaces that ‘go above and beyond’
Product News10 more bakery treats launching for Christmas 2023
Britain’s bakers are offering new twists on mince pies, yule log and even pigs in blankets to tempt shoppers this Christmas
NewsLidl drops the word ‘sourdough’ from ISB loaf
Real Bread Campaign said case highlights need for legal definition of commonly used bakery labelling and marketing terms
NewsThe Pudding Compartment aiming to double turnover
Cake and biscuits supplier has secured a £100k loan from the Development Bank of Wales and is increasing its floor space to accommodate a new automated production line
NewsBritish Bakels buys Renshaw out of administration
Renshaw owner Real Good Food calls in administrators after costs soar and sales fall
NewsMIWE unveils storage system for par-baked goods
Smartfresh system is claimed to keep goods fresh and reduce energy use
NewsCountry Choice revamps Savour It branding
New-look packaging and branding unveiled for the hot food concept
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?
NewsBertie’s Bakery expands after securing major Tesco deal
The £2m deal, which sees 30-plus lines from the bakery being listed by the retailer, has prompted the Northern Irish firm to increase its workforce
NewsGail’s partners with Neighbourly to distribute surplus food
Surplus baked goods from Gail’s Bakery will be distributed to more than 400 local organisations and charities
Product NewsIngredients innovation: suppliers unveil latest bakery NPD
A vegan sponge mix, an egg wash replacer and a ‘pro palm’ oil range are among the latest ingredient launches
NewsPremier Foods acquires breakfast brand Fuel10k
Cookies, muffins, snack bars, and granola are among the items made by protein-enriched brand Fuel10k
Product NewsCosta reveals festive bakery items for Christmas 2023
New toasties, cakes and beverage flavours are among the festive NPD launching this week
NewsWholemeal labelling: Will plant bakers have to rename loaves?
Industry chiefs have yet to respond after Defra said bread using white flour should not be marketed with the word wholemeal
NewsCraft Bakers Association launches mental health and leadership training
How to lead a successful bakery shift and support employees with their mental health will be covered by the courses which are available at a discounted rate for CBA members
NewsBakers reveal more sweet treats for Halloween 2023
Ghostly crumpets, boo-tiful doughnuts, and a mummified caterpillar cake are among the spooky baked goods being rolled out for Halloween this year
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
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
FeatureSupermarket sourdough: how major retailers are meeting demand
Shoppers’ appetite for sourdough has led to a surge of activity in the wrapped bread aisle and in-store bakeries