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NewsGreggs opens first eco-shop to trial sustainability initiatives
The new format forms part of the Greggs Pledge, with features including recyclable flooring, cistern-less and air assisted toilets, eco-ovens, and solar control glass
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NewsWarburtons accounts show rising costs affected 2021 profit
The bakery giant increased its turnover, but operating profit was down slightly on the previous year due to a combination of Covid-19, costs, and labour shortages
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Product NewsPladis launches ‘lighter’ McVitie’s Digestives Wholesense
The new biscuits contain 30% less sugar and 50% more fibre than the average digestive and will be exempt from HFSS restrictions
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NewsPret regional focus pays off as H1 sales boom
The coffee and sandwich chain achieved sales of £357.8m for the period, with revenue outside of London outstripping growth in the capital
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NewsBrook Food to host sustainability workshop for bakers
The two-day workshop will take place at the business’ headquarters near Taunton with Adam Pagor from Grain & Hearth talking bakers through making the most of their products
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Product NewsSweet bakery NPD targets summer snacking and indulgence
From better-for-you doughnuts to tantalising tarts, here’s a round-up of the latest product launches from the likes of Burton’s, Mondelēz, Ginger Bakers and more
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NewsJones Village Bakery seeks 30 new apprentices
The Wrexham-based business is on the hunt for new apprentices as part of its major expansion plans which has seen it invest £16m in a new production line
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NewsBako combines regional divisions into one company
Bako North Western, Bako Northern & Scotland, and Bako South Eastern will now operate as Bako Ltd to ‘better reflect the company’s national footprint’
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NewsLotus Bakeries acquires sourdough cracker firm Peter’s Yard
Peter’s Yard will join the Lotus Natural Foods business with current joint managing directors handing over to Jean-Baptiste Robert
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NewsPatisserie Valerie lawsuit ‘settled’ with Grant Thornton
A report has revealed that administrator FRP Advisory resolved its claim against the accountancy firm in a confidential deal last year
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NewsFranchise partners to play ‘critical’ role in Greggs’ growth
Greggs has opened its 400th franchise-operated shop with its newest partner Rontec, with franchise shops expected to account for 20% of the total estate in the years ahead
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NewsCake Box CEO celebrates strong annual sales figures
The company has posted a 50.7% increase in revenue for the 12 months up to April 2022, with gross profit up 41% to £15.8m
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NewsLe Pain Quotidien to launch baked goods into grocery market
The Belgian bakery-restaurant group has commissioned food and drink consultancy Taste Shakers to help lay the ground for retail expansion
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NewsBirds Bakery reveals new charity partner after raising £95,000
Canine Partners has been named as the East Midlands bakery chain’s new charity partner after is raised £95,000 for multiple causes over the past year
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NewsPrice trumps taste in consumers’ healthier food choices
A new survey by innovation intelligence platform Vypr showed affordability was more likely to be a barrier to shoppers buying reformulated products rather than an inferior flavour
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NewsBakers Basco to assist Allied Bakeries in basket recovery
A new agreement will see the bread equipment management firm help to recover the Kingsmill owner’s baskets and dollies when they fall outside of the usual supply routes
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NewsCBA votes in new chairman after Fuller departure
Nick Harris has been appointed to the chair by the association’s board of directors with immediate effect
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NewsGreggs and Too Good To Go link-up saves 1m surplus food bags
The two companies first teamed up in early 2021 with Too Good To Go bags available from more than 1,200 of the bakery chain’s UK sites
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NewsAround Noon agrees M&S sandwich deal for Ireland
The deal to supply products from the Twelve Handmade in County Down range is estimated to be worth £3.5m in retail sales according to the food-to-go manufacturer
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NewsPremier Foods rolls out transgender and menopause support policies
The policy will allow those going through menopause, medical treatment relating to gender reassignment or fertility treatment to take paid time off