All British Baker articles in July 2023
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Cavan Bakery secures two new supply deals
London-based bakery will supply a health club and a garden centre business after expanding into new production premises earlier this year
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Baked goods retailer Batch’d targets £20m turnover
The Leeds-based sweet treats business currently has a turnover of £6.5m from its 24 sites
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Paul UK makes £2.4m loss despite surge in turnover
Sales rose to £35m in 2022 as trade returned to London tourist hot spots and the firm unveiled its Paul Le Café coffee-focussed concept in the UK
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Price of wrapped white and wholemeal bread continues to fall
Wrapped white and wholemeal loaves were cheaper in June than in May but price of unwrapped bread continues to rise
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Carrs unveils Wallace & Gromit inspired pasty
The Bolton-based bakery has created a cheese & ham pasty with chilli dip to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Wrong Trousers
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Campden BRI creates e-book to help food firms manage allergens
The research association has released a free-to-download guide billed as essential reading for food and drink professionals
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Pladis opens new £2m warehouse in Carlisle
As part of a £12m investment to expand the capacity of its production site in Cumbria, the new Pladis warehouse will see 50 new jobs created
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Greggs to continue ambitious growth after H1 sales soar
Bakery chain reports £844m revenue during the first half of the year, marking a 21.5% increase compared to the same period in 2022
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Mandatory food waste reporting dumped by government
Despite popular opinion that large companies should be forced to report on food waste, the government has decided it is not suitable at this time of high inflation
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Christmas 2023: unwrap Asda’s bakery range
A signature flavour of brown butter and spiced dark rum features heavily throughout the range alongside classic combinations such as chocolate and cherry
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Ole & Steen launches Brød of the Week campaign
The Danish bakery chain aims to raise awareness of its seasonal loaves including three new rye breads and a garlic & herb tear ‘n’ share
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Warburtons operating profit down 43% as inflation bites
Volumes remained strong but commodity inflation and driver shortages dent the bakery giant’s profits for its 2022 financial year
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Macphie’s Employee Trust scheme marks 40th year
Funding initiatives from the trust have helped support past and present staff of the Aberdeenshire-based ingredients supplier
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The Hummingbird Bakery unveils new celebration cakes
American-style sweet bakery expands its offerings with cakes themed on Zodiac star signs, woodland creatures, and more
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New savoury items unveiled by bakery manufacturers
Recent bakery launches range from bao buns and bold-flavoured pizzas to healthier snacks and fibre-rich German breads
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Bakers Basco reports improvements in basket repairs
The bakery equipment membership scheme has seen an increase in the repair rate of damaged baskets with two thirds now returned to operation
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Jacksons launches bread campaign to support creativity
Hull-based bakery business is producing three million promotional loaves offering customers the chance to win art-themed prizes including for schools
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Tesco unveils bakery range for Christmas 2023
A pie topped with pigs in blankets, monkfish wellington, spiced cheesecake, and golden mince pies are among the festive NPD Tesco has unwrapped this year
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Greggs opens first London airport location
Found in Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal, the new shop will be open 24 hours a day and represents Greggs’ next generation of shop refits
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Bakery manufacturers among those missing out on R&D tax relief
Bakery suppliers could be claiming back tens of thousands of pounds in corporate tax via the HMRC Research and Development Tax Scheme