All Latest News articles – Page 35
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Product NewsEight bakery items hitting shelves for Veganuary 2025
Matcha doughnuts, plant-based saag aloo-inspired wraps, and spicy curry bakes are among the bakery items being made available for shoppers this Veganuary
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NewsTributes paid to baking industry veteran David Roberts
Former chairman of Roberts Bakery, who passed away on 1 January 2025, was renowned for his ‘remarkable leadership, innovation, and service to the baking industry’
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NewsCompleat Food Group removes plastic trays from pork pie packaging
Initiative, which spans branded and own-label products, is set to reduce plastic use by 110 tonnes annually and sees a trayless packaging process implemented
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NewsKey dates for the baking industry in 2025
There’s a busy year ahead for the baking industry with a host of exhibitions, competitions, and conferences to inspire and inform, as well as several chances to celebrate
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NewsDismissed Jones Village Bakery worker awarded £18,500 by tribunal
A £122k compensation claim from the former worker, who is registered blind, based on gross annual pay was not accepted with the tribunal concluding he should be paid three months net salary
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NewsMorrisons to downsize Rathbones Bakery to avoid closure
Supermarket chain is to keep its Wakefield site open but make fewer, more specialist bakery products whilst slashing the workforce from 378 down to 138
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NewsNew owner of historic Doncaster bakery secures £250k for expansion
Rhodes of Thorne, which operates two sites in the city, will use the funding to expand its product range, grow wholesale, and open additional stores
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NewsFDF calls for clarity on HFSS advertising as watchdog backtracks
ASA is set to launch another consultation to help finalise guidance for the forthcoming HFSS regulations, as the Food & Drink Federation calls for clarity on the issue to help manufacturers prepare
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NewsBaker & Baker names Matthew Acheson as new group CEO
Acheson, who succeeds John Lindsay in the role, has taken the reins as the bakery manufacturer looks to expand its presence in markets throughout Europe and further afield
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NewsPromise Gluten Free owner to acquire Pat the Baker and Irish Pride
Proposed deal by PE firm Mayfair is aimed at helping boost production capacity of its Gallaghers Bakehouse brand, which shares a site in County Donegal with Promise Gluten Free
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NewsLancashire bakery chain Oddie’s closes after 120 years in business
Nelson-based business closed all 13 of its shops this weekend with the loss of more than 100 jobs after struggling against skyrocketing energy costs and reduced footfall
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Product NewsSignature Flatbreads boosts marketing team and kicks off lunchtime campaign
Dunstable-based flatbread specialist adds a trio of talent to its marketing team to drive further growth of its Deli Kitchen brand
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NewsPrimark launches The Simpsons-themed cafés across the UK
Fashion retailer unveils new café décor and menus at seven of its stores with indulgent sweet and savoury bakery items available until the end of April
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NewsGCA seeks bakery suppliers’ views for annual survey
Bakery suppliers are encouraged to confidentially share their experience of supplying the UK’s top 14 retailers and the issues impacting this
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NewsDawn Foods appoints student ambassadors for 2025
Jordan Young, Soraya Akbari, and Sarah Farrow will be working with the supplier’s development team to help create new recipes
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NewsBakers Basco recovers almost 3,000 baskets and dollies in Northern Ireland
Since expanding operations to the region a year ago, Bakers Basco has investigated 32 leads on equipment misuse leading to recovery and charges against offenders
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NewsGail’s Bakery increases sustainability focus at new London site
The new bakery on Southwark Bridge Road has spaces that are carefully considered to follow principles of reusability, environmental responsibility, and staff welfare
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NewsGreggs hits £2bn in annual sales with ‘strong pipeline’ of new shops for 2025
Bakery chain reports a 11.3% rise in revenue for its latest financial year although trading performance in the fourth quarter was affected by subdued high street footfall
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NewsDavid Wood Baking fined £573k after workers injured in three separate incidents
Own-label bakery supplier pleads guilty to breaching health and safety regulations following an investigation into three accidents that happened at its Bolton sites in 2022
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Product NewsCosta kicks off 2025 with new bakery options
Coffee chain unveils a new toastie, stuffed croissant, muffin, and biscuit on its latest menu, which launches in stores on 9 January