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Revenues soar at Cornish Bakery amid ongoing expansion of retail estate
Independent bakery chain posts turnover of £29.4m representing a 24% increase from its previous financial year, with EBITDA rising by 6% to reach £3.2m
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EPP partners with dosing and filling specialist Ova Projects
Spanish equipment manufacturer Ova Projects has signed an exclusive UK and Ireland distribution deal with EPP for its range of automated bakery solutions
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Bakers Basco boosts GPS tracker usage for bakery equipment in the Midlands
Membership scheme has increased the number of GPS trackers by 42% in response to a surge in abuse and misuse of its Omega baskets and dollies in the region
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How bakeries can handle the pressure of going viral
Small business insurer Hiscox shares key strategies for navigating and leveraging viral success as well as a case study on Chatsworth Bakehouse in south London
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Pret to keep Club Pret monthly subscription fee at £5
The high street chain rolls back on its plan to double the fee of its coffee subscription service to £10 at the end of March
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Artisan bakery Lannan expands Edinburgh shop to double its capacity
The business, which recently placed third in the Bakers’ Dozen 2025 list of top UK artisan bakeries, had shifted production to a larger downstairs space
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How is Britain’s Best Loaf judged?
Every loaf entered is assessed for its external appearance, internal structure, aroma and taste as the expert panel of judges look to determine which loaf will take home the coveted title
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Claridge’s to open bakery in summer 2025 packed with British classics
Richard Hart will head up the operation, creating a menu designed to celebrate the art of British baking with iced fingers, granary loaves, and jam tarts among the items available
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Heart baker: doughnuts, cakes, biscuits and more for Valentine’s Day 2025
An amorous array of limited-edition launches has been unveiled by bakers across the country to help treat bakery lovers during the most romantic time of the year
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Waitrose extends free-from bakery range with 10 new products
New gluten-free cakes, rolls, flapjacks, and cookies have been unveiled by the retailer as it reports soaring demand for its food which meets the needs of those with specialist diets
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Bakkavor offers up 74 new apprenticeship roles for 2025
Food-to-go manufacturer will look to develop skills in specialist areas such as engineering, manufacturing, finance, and more at 18 of its sites across the UK
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Buns and deliveries help drive record sales for Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero sold nearly 750,000 cinnamon and Maritozzi buns in the first half of its financial year, with growth also coming from delivery channels and wholesale
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Greggs expands hot food offering with new menu items
Greggs plans to double the number of shops the made-to-order range is available in by spring, with a BBQ Crispy Chicken Burger and wrap added to tempt consumers
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Job cuts as Tesco makes changes to in-store bakeries
Increased demand for speciality breads has led to the supermarket to roll out a new finishing model for several of its in-store bakeries
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Eurostar Commodities rolls out regenerative flour range
Called Rise Re:Gen, the range comprises a Strong White Flour and All Purpose Flour which has been farmed in collaboration with The Green Farm Collective
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Biscuiteers appoints first-ever external CEO to drive growth
Francesca Pittaway joins from Not On The High Street while current CEO and co-founder will now become creative director
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Flake Bake secures £150k of TV advertising from Black in Business initiative
Jamaican patty specialist’s adverts will appear on Channel 4 from July with the business also receiving mentoring to help it grow further
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Dean’s of Huntly acquires fellow shortbread specialist Duncan’s
Strategic deal sees production of Duncan’s shortbread and oatcakes ranges shifted across Aberdeenshire and into a new, larger space at Dean’s site in Huntly
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Bakers urged to sign up for National Doughnut Week 2025
The annual celebration, now in its 33rd year, helps to raise money for The Children’s Trust with more than £1m raised over the past three decades
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Cookies, pastries, and tray cakes: bakers embrace 2025 with new sweet treats
Healthier cookies, on-trend cakes in flavours including chocolate orange and pistachio, and indulgent pastries are among the latest sweet treats rolled out by the nation’s bakers