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Product NewsCountry Choice unveils new Boston’s Doughnuts brand and sourdough items
In-store bakery and foodservice supplier launches a branded range of hand-topped, puddle, and filled ring doughnuts as well as seven new sourdough products
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Product NewsHolland’s Pies launches new frozen sausage rolls, bakes, wraps, and puddings
Savoury pastry specialist is looking to grow brand presence outside of its Lancashire stronghold with a new product range available at selected retailers nationwide
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NewsSainsbury’s reduces plastic packaging for in-store bakery items
Retailer switches to paper bags and cardboard boxes with small plastic windows for several of its ISB products, helping to remove over 560 tonnes of plastic annually
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NewsRoberts Bakery announces new MD as part of leadership reshuffle
Julia Banton steps up to managing director of the Cheshire-based manufacturer replacing Bill Thurston, who assumes the overall strategic leadership role
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NewsMore than 700 Bakkavor workers in Spalding set to strike over pay
Manufacturer expresses disappointment at union workers’ decision to strike claiming the proposed pay increase was ‘well above inflation and national living wage’
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NewsRevenue rises at Baker & Baker’s UK operations but profits fall in 2023
Volumes remained stable ‘demonstrating the company’s resilience’ but UK performance lags behind the wider Baker & Baker group which reported a rise in revenue and profits for 2023
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NewsDistribution gains see sales of Baker Street rye loaves soar
St Pierre Groupe-owned brand sees sales of its Seeded Rye and Rye & Wheat wrapped loaves increase by 84.8% in value and 94.3% in volume compared to 2023
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NewsCool runnings: equipment suppliers Penmann and Newsome announce merger
Strategic move combines the strengths of the two West Yorkshire-based companies to offer customers enhanced temperature control and dehumidification solutions
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NewsPret sales jump 10% in first half of 2024 as £250m of new capital raised
Continued international expansion and improved same-store sales are behind latest double-digit growth posted by the food-to-go retailer
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Product NewsCraft bakers roll out limited-edition loaves for Sourdough September 2024
Ancient grains and ale, figs and walnuts, and charcoal powder are among the inclusions of new sourdough loaves created for the month-long celebration by the Real Bread Campaign
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NewsThe Artisan Collective returns for 2025
Now in its third year, the event will see members of the artisan bakery community gather for an afternoon of networking, live demonstrations, and community learning
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NewsBirds Bakery unveils new lunch range and extended opening hours
Two thirds of the family-run bakery’s stores will now be open on Sundays as it looks to provide greater convenience for customers
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NewsPoor harvest leaves UK bakers dependent on wheat imports to meet demand
Analysis of provisional crop areas and yield forecasts by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit is predicting one of the three worst harvests on record
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NewsLabour forges ahead with HFSS advertising restrictions
The government has published a consultation response for the draft secondary legislation set to restrict TV and online advertising of products including bakery items such as cookies and cakes
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NewsSourdough Sophia raises £500k via crowdfunding to power expansion
London-based craft bakery business looks to extend its retail estate up to five shops, all supplied by its new central production unit in Islington
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NewsAllied Bakeries drivers in Glasgow secure 8.5% salary increase
Manufacturer of Kingsmill, Allinson’s, and Sunblest bakery brands agrees two-year deal following a pay ballot participating in by Unite trade union members
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Product NewsJNCK Bakery and Jake & Nayns’ join Tesco accelerator programme
Non-HFSS cookie brand and microwavable snack firm are among the 16 FMCG companies to join the programme which is focused on growth
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NewsPrima Bakeries Group acquires biscuit maker Furniss of Cornwall
Bakery manufacturer adds the brand to its Cornish portfolio with all staff joining its Employee Owned Trust and investments in its Redruth production site forthcoming
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NewsCornish Bakery confirms four new shops as part of 2024 estate expansion
New Nottingham outlet sees the independent bakery chain hit the 65-site mark with openings in Taunton, Winchester, Chelmsford, and Milton Keynes set for later this year
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Product NewsWarburtons rolls out Belgian waffles and sesame bagel thins
Bakery giant looks to tap into the growing popularity of waffles with new Pearl Sugar and Choc Chip varieties, while adding sesame to its thin bagels range