All Latest News articles – Page 17
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NewsPasty power: Prima Bakeries Group reports soaring sales and profit during FY24
Latest financial results for the Cornwall-based manufacturer reports turnover growing by 11% to £13m and profit catapulting 68% to £1.5m
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Product NewsWall’s, Pukka, and Pieminister bolster savoury pastry ranges with NPD
A cheeseburger pie, vegan-friendly takes on classic savoury slices, and a veg-packed spiced pie are among the latest offerings by savoury pastry players
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NewsThe Almond Thief goes into liquidation with two Devon shops closed
Craft bakery firm, which specialised in sourdough loaves and pastries made from locally farmed and milled heritage wheat, has ceased trading at its sites in Dartington and Totnes
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NewsLeadership movers: Ole & Steen, Pret, and TraceGains announce senior hires
Bakery brands and ingredients platform have appointed new leaders to cover roles in marketing, business development, and sales, as well as board chairman
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Product NewsCrosstown unveils botanicals inspired doughnut and cookie range
Called Botanarchy, the ‘floral forward’ range is designed to bring a disruptive twist to bakery with flavours including lavender crème brûlée and jasmine & rhubarb
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Product NewsHovis unveils new sub rolls, loaves, and ‘strength baked in’ advert
Britain’s second biggest bread brand taps into demand for premium sandwich alternatives with sub rolls, including protein variants, higher fibre loaves, and added sourdough options
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NewsHFSS advert ban delayed until 2026
The ban will not take UK-wide effect from 1 October 2025 as previously announced, although many online platforms and publishers have agreed to stick to the original timeframe
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NewsScottish pizza manufacturer to double capacity with new factory
Backed by a seven-figure funding package from Bank of Scotland, Victor Pizza is moving to a new site in Coatbridge creating 17 jobs and a trio of new products in the process
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NewsFox’s Burton’s Companies reports sweet success in biscuit market during FY24
Sales, volumes, profitability, and market share have all improved in the latest financial year of the UK’s second largest biscuit manufacturer
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NewsKuma-San Bakehouse seeks bakery to scale up Britain’s Best Loaf 2025
Japanese-born baker Miyo Aeotsu has been overwhelmed by orders for the Lemon & Earl Grey Brioche Loaf, far outstripping capacity of her Derbyshire-based microbakery
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NewsLola’s Cupcakes teams up with Disney on a whole new world of sweet treats
New brand licence partnership sees the London-based chain unveil cakes and cupcakes decorated in Frozen, Moana, Toy Story, Cars, Lilo & Stitch, and The Lion King themes
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NewsGreggs sales heating up in 2025 as menu innovations drive growth
Bakery chain reports sales of £784m for the 20 weeks to 17 May 2025 with like-for-like sales growth improving from 1.7% in the first 9 weeks of the year to 2.9%
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Product NewsFood-to-go supplier Simply Lunch launches new premium handmade range
A Chicken, Chorizo & N’Duja Foccacia and a Veggie New Yorker Pretzel are among 30 new convenience items rolled out by the Croydon-based supplier
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NewsPladis rolls out revamped Better Biscuits platform for convenience retailers
McVitie’s, Jacob’s and Carr’s supplier has relaunched its platform helping convenience owners to quickly finesse their snacking fixtures
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NewsOpening Doors #16: craft bakeries launch brand new retail shops
Businesses spanning the length of the country, from London to the Scottish Highlands, have unveiled new sites to tap into fresh customer bases
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NewsUnions voice ‘serious concerns’ for workers after Bakkavor and Greencore merger
Unite the Union and GMB Union are urging the food-to-go manufacturing giants to be transparent on job losses in the wake of acquisition terms being finalised
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NewsPremiumisation strategy in sweet treats continues to pay off for Premier Foods
Consumers trading up to branded sweet treats like Mr Kipling Signature Bites helped Premier Foods deliver strong volume growth in its latest financial year
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NewsBakkavor and Greencore agree terms to form £4bn food-to-go manufacturing firm
Boards of food-to-go manufacturing giants have finalised the terms and conditions for Greencore’s cash plus shares offer for Bakkavor, valued at £1.2bn
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Product NewsBakers unveil new gluten-free biscuits, wafers, crackers, burger buns, and more
Coinciding with Coeliac Awareness Month, the raft of gluten-free NPD recently launched includes the likes of chocolate biscuits, pink wafers, and sourdough burger buns
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NewsJacksons eyes bigger slice of bread market with first-ever TV ad campaign
Creative aims to showcase the heritage and quality of the £22m brand, which is currently the fastest growing in plant bread