Helen Gilbert
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The Bread Factory eyes expansion with new bakery
The 70,000 sq ft site in Milton Keynes will help the firm forge ahead with foodservice and grocery growth plans, the Bread Holdings-owned business said
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McVitie’s and Jacob’s Christmas 2022 NPD unwrapped
Cream-filled and rich chocolate-coated biscuits are among the treats to launch under McVitie’s Victoria brand, while Jacob’s has made half of its Christmas Caddies range non-HFSS
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Bandit Bakery champions product diversification
The Aberdeen business has branched out by selling non-baked artisan items such as chocolate, coffee, hot sauces, seasoning mixes and flour
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Doves Farm Food acquires Wessex Mill brand
Wessex Mill will be added to Dove’s existing line-up of brands, comprising Freee gluten-free food and flour and Doves Farm organic food and flour
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Bakers urged to try purchase scheme for Sourdough September
The affordability initiative has been touted by The Real Bread Campaign, organiser of Sourdough September which is now in its 10th year
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Signature Flatbreads adds Persian style to Deli Kitchen range
Made with extra virgin olive, the product is described as ‘supersoft’ and ‘easy to fill, top or tear, share and dip’
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Krispy Kreme and McVitie’s launch limited edition Jaffanut
Shaped to look like a traditional Jaffa Cake, the NPD will be on sale until 9 October at Krispy Kreme shops, in supermarkets, services and via UberEats, Deliveroo and JustEat
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Allinson’s Bread unveils heat-at-home crispy crust roll range
The Champion Wholemeal & Rye and Scandalous Seeds Wholemeal duo make their debut in Tesco and Asda in September
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Sweet bakery NPD: functional foods and indulgence reign
With autumn fast approaching, bakers and food manufacturers have been busy developing sweet and healthy treats to cater for every need
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MiMi Mei Fair unveils limited-edition mooncake NPD duo
The restaurant in London’s Mayfair is selling the products to mark the Chinese mid-autumn festival taking place on 10 September
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Samworth Brothers life president and co-founder remembered
Sir David Samworth, who founded the Ginsters owner with his brother John, has died at the age of 87
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Aldi Christmas range 2022: smash cakes, savoury profiteroles and more
The discounter is embracing nostalgia but with a twist with festive vol au vents, cheesy profiteroles and giant sausage rolls on the menu alongside a host of sweet NPD
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Afternoon Tea Week 2022: creative bakes take centre stage
We explore some of the innovative options on offer this Afternoon Tea Week which have taken influence from musicals, classic children’s stories, and global flavours
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Micro-bakery Charles Artisan Bread opens second London shop
The bakery specialises in sourdough and handmade pastries which will be served from its new site in Stratford
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Vale of Mowbray targets travel hubs in WH Smith deal
The pork pie specialist has secured listings for its Scotch eggs and pies in 192 of the retailer’s travel stores
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Harrods employee named Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2022
Caitlin Walsh, pastry chef de partie at Harrods, lifted the title after creating 30 canapes in 5.5 hours, including 10 millefeuilles and two Sacher-Tortes
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Savoury bakery NPD from Higgidy, Peter’s Yard and Dina Foods
Spicy sourdough crisp alternatives, mini vegan muffins, and a versatile flatbread are the latest products to be unveiled
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Cardiff’s Pettigrew Bakeries and Friends in Knead merge
The deal will see Friends in Knead’s outlets switch to Pettigrew Bakeries branding and will ‘offer the best of both bakeries’
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Food-to-go market could be worth £23.4bn by 2027
IGD’s latest forecast report predicts a 26% increase in value versus 2019 pre-pandemic levels with inflation identified as the many driver for growth
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Warburtons Toastie Loaf joins PMP family
The Toastie Loaf will be rolled out across UK convenience stores with in a £1.39 price-marked pack