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NewsPuratos to acquire Dawn Foods in landmark deal
The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, is set to be complete by the end of 2026 and brings together two century-old titans of the bakery ingredients industry
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NewsMatthews Cotswold Flour expands regenerative flour range with five new products
Artisan miller has expanded its regenerative flour range with new Plain, Self-Raising, Artisan T65 Bread Flour, Wholemeal, and Fine Cake varieties
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NewsFitzbillies expands into new production site and café at former Ducati garage
Craft bakery will shift production into the 4,000 sq ft premises in Harston, which will supply its three existing cafes in central Cambridge and also house a brand-new cafe
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NewsHow to decarbonise your bakery
Turn off offsetting, optimising oven efficiency, and switching to renewables are among the recommendations drawn from a new report by equipment supplier Spooner
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Product NewsChicken Kiev pie crowned ultimate champion at British Pie Awards 2026
Made by Wigan-based Baldy’s Pies, the savoury creation beat a record number of entries to take home the crown
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NewsOutpost Bakery marks first anniversary with investment in production space
Lancashire-based artisan business is looking to increase overall production capacity by around 80% with a new dedicated bakery unit at the rear and restructuring its existing space
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Product NewsBakeries urged to sign up to National Doughnut Week 2026
Bakeries can let their creativity run wild through showstopping fillings and finishes, with a portion of sales donated towards The Children’s Trust to help UK youngsters with brain injuries
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NewsUlrick + Short opens new ingredients production and warehouse site in Leeds
The 25,000 sq ft facility provides a dedicated space for allergen-free blending and warehousing, as well as a QC lab, sample room, development kitchen, and office
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Product NewsM&S unveils new range of topped and deep-filled doughnuts
Building on last year’s success of its Chunked N’ Loaded Cookies, the retailer has launched a new four-strong range of ultra-indulgent doughnuts at in-store bakeries
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NewsVoracio Foods acquires non-HFSS snacking brand Pri Bakes
The deal, made for an undisclosed sum, sees founder Pri Savjani step back from day-to-day operations but remain a shareholder and advisor to the business
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NewsSilvery Tweed launches new range of pulse-based bakery ingredients
Demand for nutritional and sustainability claims in bakery has led the Northumberland-based cereal processor to introduce new pulse flours and flakes
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Product NewsJerk chicken, beef rendang, and double-sized pies: innovation for British Pie Week 2026
Globally-inspired recipes transposed into a pastry encased format are among some of the limited-edition pies launched for this week’s celebrations
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NewsGreggs results: what do the analysts say?
Bakery chain has been “unable to stay completely immune from the challenging outlook for food and drink retail” said one analyst, while another warns of risks in continuing estate expansion
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NewsGreggs profits hit by tough food-to-go market
Bakery chain’s preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 27 December 2025 revealed underlying pre-tax profit had fallen by 9.4% to £171.9m
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Product NewsHeavenly Desserts expands into retail with traybake range
Premium dessert parlour chain has unveiled a three-strong range of take-home traybakes based on its most popular flavours as part of a new retail strategy
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NewsSuppliers unveil new training courses for pastry chefs and chocolatiers
Catering services provider Sodexo has relaunched its culinary academy while chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut has crated five new online courses for chocolatiers and pastry chefs
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NewsFarm shop acquisition primes Two Magpies Bakery for double-digit sales growth
East Anglian bakery chain has continued its expansion across the region with the purchase of a farm shop and café in Marlesford, Suffolk
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Product NewsHybrid hits and brand collabs lead latest sweet bakery launches
French toast waffles, cloud pancakes, and several collaborations with big chocolate brands are among the latest sweet bakery innovations
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NewsTesco calls on brands to join latest Accelerator Programme
Retailer is looking for brands that demonstrate customer‑centric innovation, community & diversity, or planet‑first sustainability
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NewsIGD relaunching student programme to address labour and skills gaps in food industry
A new report from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has higlighted a growing risk to national food security as a result of labour shortages despite unemployment being on the rise