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NewsBakers urged to ‘go big’ for National Doughnut Week 2026
Bakeries across the UK are being urged to get creative to help raise funds for charity The Children’s Trust by signing up for National Doughnut Week 2026
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NewsSignature Flatbreads sales rise above £350m as investments continue
Dunstable-based manufacturer reports an 8% turnover increase in its latest financial year while its Deli Kitchen brand unveils refreshed packaging
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NewsNever enough cake: Finsbury Food Group renews Disney licensing collaboration
An extension to the 20-year collaboration between the bakery manufacturer and the entertainment conglomerate will enable development of more cakes inspired by beloved Disney characters and cinematic worlds
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NewsFood-to-go supplier Around Noon secures major investment to fuel expansion
Multi-million pound funding from Belfast-based Whiterock aims to enable Around Noon to build on its existing manufacturing footprint and growth trajectory in the UK and Ireland markets
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NewsCoffee and sandwich shops ‘double down’ on NPD
Operators are using NPD to drive differentiation in the market and deliver stronger margins, according to the latest Quarterly Menu Tracker from Lumina Intelligence
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Product NewsBaker & Baker to take Cinnabon into UK in-store bakery
European bakery manufacturer has agreed a new licensing partnership with the global bakery brand which will see it launch Cinnabon branded products in the UK ISB market
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NewsMajor fire breaks out at Warburtons bakery in Burnley
Cause of the fire, which broke out on 4 May, is currently under investigation although Warburtons has confirmed there were no injuries
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NewsMade Smarter launches practical AI toolkit to help UK manufacturers
“Practical adoption matters more than technical novelty,” says professor Chris Dungey, who has co-authored Made Smarter’s latest guide on AI adoption in manufacturing
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NewsBread Ahead to teach one million children to bake over next 10 years
The Future Bakers Project aims to spark a generation who use baking as a source of confidence, imagination and connection by combining hands-on learning with digital activities
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Product NewsPukka relaunches handheld range with new packaging and NPD
A limited-edition Cheese & Pickle Slice has been added to the line-up while the range, first launched in 2021, has received a packaging overhaul
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NewsBakkavor rapped by ASA for ‘misleading’ pizza promotion
An on-pack promotion by The Pizza Company, part of the Bakkavor portfolio, was deemed misleading by the advertising watchdog and may not appear again in its current form
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NewsFinsbury Food Group acquires meringue specialist Flower & White
Based in Telford, the meringue and snacking bar specialist strengthens Finsbury’s position in the direct-to-consumer market
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Product NewsDelice De France taps into global bakery trends with new seasonal range
On-trend bakes ranging from breads, bagels, and bretzels to pastry swirls and mini muffins are among the 47 new spring/summer products unveiled by the bakery supplier
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NewsEntrepreneur with family ties to Grupo Bimbo buys 206-year-old Scottish bakery
Six generations of family ownership at Alexander Taylor have come to end with Mexican-born American Carlos Huerta taking over the South Lanarkshire business
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NewsAmbala Foods acquisition lifts Cake Box revenue over £60m
Egg-free cake specialist reports a 43% rise in turnover for its latest financial year, largely driven by the Ambala contribution but also continued estate expansion and enhanced omni-channel offerings
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NewsEG on the Move launches in-store bakery concept at forecourts
New brand Bill’s Bakery is focussed on a value-driven offering with a range that features freshly baked baguettes, filled soft rolls, savoury pastries, doughnuts, and buns
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NewsCalls for stronger remedy in ABF-Hovis merger as NI competition concerns persist
More needs to be done to address competition concerns over Associated British Foods’ acquisition of Hovis, according to responses from the CMA’s call for comments
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Product NewsSweet dreams: new pastries, cakes, tartlets and more rolled out by bakers
A chocolate caramel truffle cake, a flapjack-topped cinnamon bun, and a reduced-sugar cake bar are among the sweet innovations recently unveiled
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NewsVandemoortele acquisition of Délifrance moves to in-depth CMA investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a phase 2 investigation after frozen viennoiserie supplier Vandemoortele failed to find a buyer for two production facilities
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Product NewsOaf looks to spice up the gluten-free category with new cheesy loaf and rolls
A trio of new gluten-free products launching at Tesco next week include The Big Cheese Loaf, Super Soft ‘N Cheesy Rolls, and Jalapeno ‘N Cheddar Rolls