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NewsNew leaders at Barry Callebaut, The Compleat Food Group, Signature Flatbreads and more
Bakery brands and chocolate suppliers have announced leadership changes, with other manufacturers unveiling newly created roles to support growth
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NewsI.T.S unveils £10m investment plan for new flavour manufacturing site
Specialist flavour supplier has announced the acquisition of an 8.2 acre site near Hungerford in Berkshire with plans to increase its production capacity by 20 times
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NewsSales and profit surge at Cornish Bakery as owner slams hospitality rates
Fast-growing independent high street chain reported a 24% increase in revenue to £36.4m for accounts ending May 2025, with EBITDA up by 32% to £4.5m
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NewsCosta to open 30 more stores in Sainsbury’s by summer
Four more sites have already opened this year under the partnership, with plenty more in the works as Costa looks to make its coffee ‘more accessible than ever’
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Product NewsBeetroot to brioche: looking back at Britain’s Best Loaf champions ahead of 2026 showdown
Spiced sourdough, a humble white tin loaf, focaccia born from a mistake, and matcha flavoured brioche are among the previous winners of Britain’s Best Loaf – so what will take the title in 2026?
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News£3m fund unveiled to target diet and health innovation
The programme will support the development of novel food products and innovations in food processing that deliver healthier, more sustainable, and high-quality food for consumers
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NewsScottish bakery Harry Gow breaks record for world’s largest empire biscuit
Four Scottish bakeries went head-to-head to create the world’s largest empire biscuit, with Harry Gow’s 78-inch diameter creation being crowned the winner
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NewsTesco to remove centralised bakery operation as part of shake-up
Around 380 jobs are at risk from the retailer’s latest restructuring including the phasing out of its centralised bakery operation as it adds new in-store bakeries at Express stores
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NewsSurge in premium sandwiches drives festive quarter growth at Greencore
Food-to-go manufacturing giant has reported double-digit volume growth of premium sandwiches among other gains in Q1 of its latest financial year
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NewsOpening Doors #21: new craft bakery shops launched in and around London
Locations of new shops include in a market, shopping arcade, train station, and even a museum – most are estate expansions although there are some brand new ventures
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NewsReiser UK appoints James Couldwell as managing director
Couldwell joins the equipment supplier having previously served as MD of Ulma Packaging UK
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NewsM&S launches ‘most requested innovation’ in gluten-free Colin the Caterpillar cake
Said to be the most requested product in the retailer’s history, the gluten-free cake has taken years to perfect and required investment in a brand-new facility inside the supplier’s existing bakery
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NewsGovernment unveils updated Nutrient Profiling Model amid fierce industry backlash
A long-awaited update to the Nutrient Profiling Model, used to determine which food and drink is ‘less healthy’, has been published, although food manufacturers have raised serious concerns about its impact
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NewsHSE inspections to tackle flour dust exposure at bakeries
Starting from this month, inspectors from the workplace health and safety regulator will check that UK bakery workers are properly protected from the dangers of airborne ingredients
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NewsNew bakery unit to create up to 20 jobs at social enterprise biscuit maker
The move into a new 1,270 sq ft unit will allow Half the Story to increase capacity threefold as it aims to provide jobs for up to 20 new people facing major barriers to employment, such as homelessness
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Product NewsNew year, new treats: brands roll out indulgent sweet bakery NPD
Strawberry Matcha Doughnuts, Golden Cinnamon Digestives, and Butterscotch & Pecan Knots are among the new sweet bakery goodies launched in 2026 so far
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NewsBakery favourites support strong Christmas trading at Tim Hortons
Master franchisee for the Canadian coffee and quick-service restaurant revealed sales at its 70 sites across the region had increased by 10% year-on-year during the festive period
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Product NewsTesco unveils bakery items for Valentine’s Day 2026 celebrations
Pastries, pies, and puddings are among the new Tesco products helping shoppers create a memorable experience in on Valentine’s Day
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NewsRising Star winner among Dawn Foods’ student ambassadors for 2026
Naomi Griffiths, who won the Baking Industry Award in 2024, is joined by Hannah Forsyth-Cox and Seren Cox who have been chosen for their passion and innovative approach to recipe development
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Product NewsWarburtons launches new Fibre Fix range to help tackle UK fibre gap
New loaf and rolls feature a diverse seed and grain blend alongside wheat bran, delivering around 8g of fibre per 100g with added calcium to aid the normal function of digestive enzymes