All British Baker articles in January 2023
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NewsBritain’s best artisan bakeries of 2023 revealed
The bakeries were chosen by a voting academy of industry experts including artisan bakers, suppliers and consultants
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NewsFormer Bloom Bakery team launch bespoke biscuit ‘Biskery’
Opening of The Biskery site will enable business to triple production of handmade biscuits
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NewsUnox appoints pastry and patisserie expert to grow bakery business
Giacomo Pischiutti has been brought in as UK corporate chef to help develop bakery side of the oven supplier
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NewsCaffè Nero now trading above pre-pandemic levels
The business announced UK sales of £150m in the last six months, an increase of 17% year-on-year.
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NewsFinsbury Food Group acquires snowballs maker Lees
Finsbury has bought the Scotland-based meringue and teacake specialist in a £5.7m deal
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NewsBakers unveil sweet treats for Valentine’s Day 2023
Bakeries including Gail’s, Patisserie Valerie and Just Desserts have unveiled new products for Valentine’s Day
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Promotional featureHandling the growing repertoire of gluten-free bakery
The gluten-free bakery market has grown well beyond breads into a wide range of products. However, production challenges still demand a flexible approach and efficient equipment to succeed.
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NewsCherrytree Bakery ramping up production after contract wins
The business is introducing a new production line now and plans to launch a second line in the summer to meet demand
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NewsNew appointments at bakery ingredients suppliers
Dawn Foods and Henley Bridge expand their sales teams, while Silvery Tweed appoints quality manager
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NewsWelsh cake supplier revamps its production facility
The Flint-based business has invested in new equipment following support from the government’s Food Business Investment Scheme
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NewsBirds Bakery raises £93,000 for charity
The bakery, which has 63 stores across the East Midlands, donated money to a variety of organisations including Royal British Legion and Guide Dogs
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NewsJames Pirie & Son wins World Championship Scotch Pie Award
Almost 500 pies were submitted into this year’s awards by 78 butchers, bakers and other pie makers
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FeatureSustainability: what are the baking industry priorities in 2023?
With cost pressures at unprecedented levels, are sustainability concerns still a focus of bakery businesses?
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NewsHow the cost-of-living crisis has hit sweet bakery market
Discount stores set to benefit as sweet bakery shoppers feel the pinch, according to a new report from Baker & Baker
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NewsBakery deals bolster declining M&A activity in 2022
Mergers and acquisitions in the food and drink industry fell sharply compared to 2022 but was propped up by bakery deals including Grupo Bimbo’s
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NewsMacphie to take on more staff as listings grow
Tannochside workforce to increase to meet growing demand for inclusions from a major desserts supplier
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FeatureKey dates and events for the baking industry in 2023
The baking industry has a busy year ahead with a host of events, conferences, and awards to inspire and inform
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NewsHannes Berger named CEO of gluten-free supplier Dr Schär
Former North America president takes reins following departure of Philipp Schoeller
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Product News5 sweet bakery products launching in Veganuary 2023
From a jam doughnut-inspired cupcake to vegan-friendly S’mores brownies, there are a host of new sweet treats rolling out for Veganuary 2023
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NewsCMA unwinds Jus-Rol takeover by Cérélia
The Competition and Markets Authority ruled that the deal could leave UK retailers and shoppers facing higher prices and lower quality products, but Cérélia intends to appeal