All Latest News articles – Page 8
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NewsJon Jenkins steps down after three years of Hovis leadership
The company confirmed Jenkins would be vacating his position from mid-September, without naming a successor.
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NewsCornish Bakery breaks its sales record over summer as expansion continues
Bakery chain added new shops in Hereford and Woodbridge with five more sites set to launch in the autumn after delivering a 24% year-on-year increase in revenue during August
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NewsLazy Day Foods targets 20% growth via free-from sweet bakery exports
The Harthill-based manufacturer has received guidance and assistance from economic development agency Scottish Enterprise to help explore new overseas markets
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Product NewsNorthern Ireland’s Genesis Bakery brings Australian sweet treats to M&S
Magherafelt-based supplier has helped mark a UK retail first with its new range of Lamingtons, including Chocolate & Coconut and Caramelised Biscuit varieties
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NewsTickets for 2025 Baking Industry Awards sold out
Six hundred members of the baking industry will gather on Thursday 23 October to celebrate the best people, products, and businesses the sector has to offer
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NewsLosses extend at Allied Bakeries ahead of Hovis acquisition
Associated British Foods is expecting its proposed Hovis acquisition will enable a turnaround of its UK bakery business following another loss-making financial period
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NewsPret to trial breakfast and lunchtime meal deals at UK stores
High street chain is testing a range of meal deals covering breakfast and lunchtime occasions as it reports a 10% rise in worldwide sales up to £1.2bn for its latest financial year
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NewsEG On The Move closes all Cinnabon UK sites
All 12 existing UK locations of the US sweet bakery brand have been shut as its master franchisee makes a strategic shift to focus on its core convenience retail business
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NewsJason’s Sourdough ramps up NPD with unsliced whole boule
Geary’s Bakeries expands its fast-growing Jason’s brand with an unsliced version of its bestselling white sourdough loaf
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NewsBaltic Bakehouse enters liquidation after closing Liverpool sites
Sourdough specialist failed to keep up with mounting debts and decided to cease trading, making all staff redundant at its two retail locations and production site
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NewsUK trial to explore the power of milling wheat variety blends
AHDB-funded initiative will test whether growing a mixture of varieties can deliver better milling wheat crops
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NewsHost for 2025 Baking Industry Awards revealed
This year’s celebrity host is a top-notch TV presenter who will help reveal the winners at the black-tie ceremony on Thursday 23 October
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NewsIGD launches allergen risk assessment template
New guidance developed in consultation with food industry leaders aims to transform allergen process management across the supply chain and improve food safety for consumers
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NewsLuke’s Bakery gains investors to help expand northeast wholesale business
Sourdough specialist welcomes backing from Pipers Crisps co-founders to support growth including a move into a new 6,500 sq ft production site in Brough, East Yorkshire
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NewsFood and drink firms struggling to transform amidst labour challenges
A recent survey of C-suite executives across retail, life sciences, and manufacturing including bakeries found 43% saying biggest challenges were with their workforce
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Product NewsParty Rings and Guinness celebration cakes unveiled
Bakery manufacturers have launched new celebration cakes including a sharable version of a Party Ring biscuit and a Guinness-flavoured gift
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NewsUK price hikes keep Bakkavor sales rising ahead of Greencore takeover
Food-to-go manufacturing giant reports a 1.2% increase in like-for-like revenue up to £1,079m, driven by UK price rises and US volume growth
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Product NewsGreggs unveils £5 lunchtime meal deal and new products for autumn 2025
Food-to-go giant adds main, drink, and side meal deal to its offering as it rolls out autumnal NPD including a Chicken Fajita Bake
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Product NewsTarts, toasties, and turkey curry pies: Tesco unwraps bakery range for Christmas 2025
Chocolate & Gingerbread S’mores Tarts, Turkey Curry Pies, Gingerbread Panettone, and Sticky Toffee Panettone Christmas Pudding are among the items to be unveiled for the festive season
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group rebrands to reflect values and momentum
PAI Partner-owned business has made the biggest change to its brand identity since its formation in 2021 including a redesigned logo, refreshed imagery, and new colour palette