All articles by Jerome Smail – Page 5
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NewsUnited Biscuits posts drop in revenue of nearly 2% for 2021
The Pladis-owned company also saw profitability drop from the previous year’s figures, although sales were still above pre-pandemic levels
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NewsFuller stepping down as CBA chairman
After 10 years in the post, George Fuller will chair his final CBA board meeting on 21 June, at which a new chair will be selected and voted in by the board of directors
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NewsWrights sweet bakery growth sees £1m investment
The manufacturer is installing a second double drum spiral freezer to process high volumes of cookies and doughnuts while maximising existing production space
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Product NewsPladis reformulates Twiglets to contain 60% less salt
The new recipe comes alongside a new look across the entire Jacob’s Twiglets portfolio
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NewsAB Mauri welcomes new faces to executive board
The bakery ingredients giant’s managing director Andy Pollard says the appointments will enhance the company’s ability to deliver expertise to new and developing markets
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NewsEarth & Wheat introduces compostable packaging
The ‘wonky’ bread service’s subscribers will now start to receive their bread inside new home-compostable bags designed for short shelf-life food
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NewsSynergy guided by Michelin for new flavour launches
The ingredients specialist analysed the dessert menus of 49 Michelin Star restaurants in the UK as a source of insight for its latest flavours
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NewsPublic ‘lacks confidence’ in supermarket bread ingredients
A survey commissioned by Bertinet Bakery found 60% would like to see more natural options on supermarket shelves
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NewsBakkavor, EG Group and Greencore signal growth in FY22 updates
Big bakery players have posted positive figures in recent trading reports while also acknowledging challenging conditions with squeezed household budgets
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NewsJones Village Bakery adds production line to Wrexham plant
The £16m installation at the firm’s 140,000 sq ft bakery is set to be up and running in July and will create 100 jobs
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NewsReSea Project calls on UK bakers to tackle plastic pollution
The Danish environmental company is urging bakery operators to sign up to commitments to remove plastic from the planet’s oceans and rivers
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NewsSSP welcomes green shoots of recovery in half-year results
The travel food and drink operator reported revenue of £803m for the six-month period ended 31 March 2022, representing a rise of 213% on the 2021 figure
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NewsTrade bodies aim to speed recruitment with passport scheme
The National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) are calling on manufacturers to back the Career Passport initiative to help solve labour shortages
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NewsFood shoppers seeking reduced fat and sugar, says survey
The Puratos ‘Taste Tomorrow’ study highlights ‘holistic’ conscious consumerism, with health and the environment increasingly driving consumer choices
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NewsBakery giants give backing to ground-breaking allergy trial
Greggs and Bakkavor are among supporters of a study funded by The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation that could result in allergies being treated with everyday foods
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NewsChandley Ovens transfers ownership to employees
The transfer of ownership will be completed on 1 June 2022, with the company also moving to a new site in Hyde, Cheshire
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NewsPremier hails Mr Kipling strength but hints at price rise
Further input cost inflation would be dealt with by cost efficiency programmes and increased pricing, said CEO Alex Whitehouse
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NewsGreencore reveals next CEO following Coveney departure
Dalton Philips will take up the position in September, joining from global airports and travel retail group DAA, where he is currently group CEO
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NewsGreggs reports sales boost but expects growth to ‘normalise’
The bakery giant said figures in its latest trading update were ‘flattered’ by comparison with the restricted trading conditions in 2021
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NewsGovernment postpones HFSS multibuy and advert clampdown
The measure of banning multibuy deals on HFSS foods has been delayed until October 2023 and the 9pm advertising watershed on HFSS food adverts has been paused until January 2024