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NewsPret opens new travel hub sites as coffee-to-go trial ends
Food-to-go chain has partnered with Roadchef to open two new shops at Strensham Services whilst announcing the nationwide removal of Pret Express coffee machines
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NewsChange from day-one to six-month unfair dismissal policy welcomed
Labour government’s U-turn on its planned policy to grant employees the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first work day has been welcomed by bakery trade bodies
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NewsMark your calendars: date and venue revealed for Baking Industry Awards 2026
After a sell-out event in 2025, British Baker is thrilled to announce a new five-star London home for the Baking Industry Awards which will allow it to continue on its growth journey
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NewsRegal Foods upgrades Bradford College kitchens as new courses launched
The Bradford-based manufacturer has built on its ongoing partnership with the local college by equipping kitchens with new induction hobs, baking tins, cookware, high-fridges and freezers
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NewsBudget leaves bakers facing ‘impossible trading environment’
Bakery trade bodies have expressed concerns with today’s Autumn Budget including on further wage increases, frozen tax thresholds, and increased compliance pressures
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NewsCake Box estate expansion and acquisition result in sales surge
Egg-free cake specialist reports revenues of £28.8m for the first half of its latest financial year, driven by new store openings and the acquisition of Ambala Foods
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NewsSunrise Bakery sold in pre-pack administration deal with 23 jobs saved
Smethwick-based Caribbean bakery specialist has been bought by an unnamed third party immediately after entering administration due to rising operational costs
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NewsKeeping it sweet: Mademoiselle Desserts acquires English Cheesecake Company
Sweet bakery manufacturer’s strong position in the UK foodservice sector is complemented by the cheesecake brand’s retail presence
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Product NewsCSM Ingredients, Dawn Foods, and I.T.S unveil new bakery ingredients
Cocoa alternatives, healthier cookie mixes, and on-trend fruit flavours are among the new products launched by ingredients suppliers
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Product NewsWildfarmed expands range with regenerative crumpets
Made with 100% Wildfarmed regenerative flour, the four-packs of crumpets are landing in Waitrose and Ocado and mark the firm’s first venture into morning goods
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Product NewsFinsbury Food Group unveils half-and-half Wicked cake
The cake, which ties in with the latest Wicked film, is decorated to celebrate the two main characters – Elphaba and Glinda – with green and pink decorations, as well as two types of cake underneath
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Product NewsThe more, the merrier: 10 more bakery suppliers unveil Christmas treats
From cookies and cakes to brownies and bao buns, the seasonal innovations feature inclusions such as pistachio, dulce de leche, cranberries, and gingerbread
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NewsMr Whippy unveils major play for the doughnut market with £15m Sheffield factory
The brand, which is separate from the soft-serve ice cream, is diversifying from cupcakes and sweets and into indulgent yet affordable doughnuts for retail
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NewsTreat-seeking Gen Z shoppers drive growth of Waitrose in-store bakery
Retailer reveals how shoppers aged 35 and under are helping boost its ISB category by demanding trend-led bakery products as well as freshness and convenience
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NewsPre-mix supplier Middleton Foods breaks ground on £4m site expansion
Manufacturer has broken ground on a 8,400 sq ft extension of its Willenhall factory including a brand-new NPD kitchen, dedicated presentation suite, and photography studio
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NewsManufacturers call on government to back £50bn growth plan
Food and Drink Federation has outlined ambitions to unlock serious growth from the UK’s manufacturing sector, including growing exports to £35bn and doubling annual business investment
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NewsGluten-free bakery brand Dr. Schär achieves 100% cage-free egg usage worldwide
Global manufacturer called the result a ”concrete commitment to a more sustainable future, combining quality, animal welfare and responsibility toward our consumers”
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Product NewsAuntie Anne’s and Which Wich team up with coffee companies
Pretzel specialist and sandwich brand partner with coffee firms to tap into the fast-growing UK coffee market
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NewsANR-Probake eyes expansion of ‘healthy junk food’ range with new site
Nutritional bakery specialist is looking to introduce new products and increase capacity at its newly purchased 70,000 sq ft facility in South Wales
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NewsCSM Ingredients moves into new £3m UK HQ with state-of-the-art test bakery
Ingredients supplier aims to accelerate innovation at its new site in Ellesmere Port which includes head offices, a customer experience centre, and an NPD facility