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OpinionWhat the M&S ‘only 5 ingredients’ rolls mean for bakery and the UPF debate
M&S has unveiled white rolls containing five ingredients – a fact declared on front of pack. Why has this garnered so much attention and what does it tell us about M&S’ views on the UPF discussion?
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NewsWildfarmed and Griddle among 14 brands joining Tesco Accelerator Programme
Regenerative food and farming company and HFSS-compliant frozen waffle brand are among 14 health and sustainability-focussed firms selected for the third edition of the retailer’s growth scheme
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NewsReport calls for sugar and salt tax on food to improve public health
A new report published by the University of Reading’s Transforming UK Food Systems research programme gives recommendations to help tackle the UK health crisis
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NewsSouthall sandwich maker hit with £47k fine for serious hygiene failures
Bread Spread has plead guilty to 21 counts of breaking hygiene rules following on from last year’s country-wide recall of food-to-go products due to risk of listeria
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NewsFSA issues guidance on allergen labelling for foodservice operators
Government department publishes best practices on allergen information for non-prepacked foods in the out-of-home sector including at bakeries, cafés, and restaurants
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FeatureBaking smart: how AI is powering up operational improvements in 2025
Businesses big and small can adopt machine learning models to help with a multitude of tasks spanning the entire supply chain as well as production
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NewsJnck Bakery smashes £200k funding target to grow healthy cookie business
HFSS-compliant cookie brand raises £260,751 from 112 investors to support growth in retail and foodservice, range expansion, team building, and marketing campaigns
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NewsConsultation launched to close ‘junk food’ ad loophole
Advertising authority kicks off a month-long consultation on guidance which explains how restrictions on food & drink advertising will be applied when they come into force in October
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FeatureKeeping it sweet: how are bakeries approaching sugar reduction?
With the next raft of HFSS regulations due to come into force on 1 October 2025, what steps are bakeries taking to reduce the sweet stuff? And do consumers want lower sugar sweet treats?
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NewsHow often should workwear be washed or replaced at a bakery?
Recent research has highlighted concerns over what bakers are wearing at work – around half expressed a desire to change – as well as their laundry habits
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NewsLidl to curb kids appeal of packaging for least healthy own-label products
Discounter will eliminate design elements such as 3D or animated shapes and brightly coloured patterns as well as playful product names
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NewsFDF calls for clarity on HFSS advertising as watchdog backtracks
ASA is set to launch another consultation to help finalise guidance for the forthcoming HFSS regulations, as the Food & Drink Federation calls for clarity on the issue to help manufacturers prepare
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NewsDavid Wood Baking fined £573k after workers injured in three separate incidents
Own-label bakery supplier pleads guilty to breaching health and safety regulations following an investigation into three accidents that happened at its Bolton sites in 2022
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FeatureHas the vegan bakery market peaked?
In previous years the bakery market has been inundated with new vegan products from croissants to pastry bakes, and more but things seem quieter in 2025. So, has vegan bakery peaked?
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NewsRobert Andrew bakery launches low-carb sourdough range
Manchester-based bakery manufacturer has unveiled a sliced bloomer and brown rolls offering 41% less carbs than standard white bread
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NewsADM launches insights tool on global sugar reduction trends
Consumer research data has been compiled into an interactive online tool that allows manufacturers to see how people across the world are reining in their sugar intake
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NewsGovernment confirms final details on HFSS ad ban legislation
Newly published guidance helps offer more detail on which food types will be covered by and exempt from advertising regulations set to be enforced next October
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FeatureFrom bourbons to crookies: the ever-evolving world of Britain’s beloved biscuits
Stuffed cookies, footlong options, and wrapped around a croissant – just some of the ways shoppers want their cookies, although there is a growing pool who are seeking healthier options
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FeatureFrom marzipan to matcha: on-trend toppings and fillings for bakery in 2025
Delve into the latest ways to add appeal to your bakes from nostalgia-inducing marzipan and vibrant fruit inclusions to multi-sensory experiences
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NewsProposed standards for wholegrain published as initiative demands ‘unified approach’
Definitions of whole grains as an ingredient, wholegrain foods, and labelling of foods have been included in the standards put forward by the Whole Grain Initiative
