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NewsTesco drops ‘expertly baked in store’ claim following trading standards complaint
A Real Bread Campaign complaint stemming back to 2024 has finally seen the retailer update its bakery aisle marketing, which Tesco notes better reflects the range of items sold
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NewsDomino’s Cheeky Little Pizza ad banned under new HFSS advertising restrictions
Complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority led to the pizza company conceding that its Sausage & Bacon Cheeky Little Pizza was ’less healthy’ and withdrawing its adverts
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NewsWhat the UK baking industry wants from new PM Andy Burnham
Trade bodies have welcomed the UK’s new prime minster Andy Burnham, whilst raising issues in the baking industry they hope he and his cabinet will address
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NewsPuratos fined £120k after exposing workers to hazardous dust
An investigation by the Health & Safety Executive identified a number of unsafe practices which it said put employees at risk of developing occupational asthma
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NewsAsda updates in-store bakery labelling with allergen and calorie information
The initiative has been implemented for around 20 ISB products at 142 Asda Express stores nationwide, which were chosen due to their loose bakery offering
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NewsCoughlans closure sparks fresh warnings over pressures facing craft bakers
Trade bodies and advocacy groups have reacted to the demise of the Croydon-based chain, calling it a stark reminder of the unprecedented pressures facing independent retail businesses
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NewsReport calls on food industry and government to help close the UK fibre gap
A new report from the British Nutrition Foundation highlights that taste preferences, cost concerns, and lack of knowledge are the biggest consumer barriers to increasing fibre intakes
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NewsBakeries and cafés shutter shops due to extreme temperatures
A raft of independent high street business has taken decisive action in response to a record-breaking heatwave scorching the nation this week
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NewsGovernment ‘significant underestimates’ cost and impact of NPM reform
New research from Oxford Economics found that the average one-off costs of the policy to manufacturers could be as much as 50x more than the government’s estimates
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NewsOle & Steen to pay £34k for ‘serious hygiene failings’ at London site
Danish bakery was fined after a council investigation found ‘significant mouse activity’ throughout food preparation and storage areas at its Haymarket site
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NewsCan manufacturers keep pace with ever-changing reformulation demands?
Bakery experts will gather to discuss policy, consumer expectations, public health goals, and innovation shaping reformulation as part of Bakery&Snacks’ webinar Reformulation – Rethinking recipes for a changing world
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NewsFDF calls for pause on Nutrient Profiling Model to protect healthy NPD investments
Upcoming changes to the government’s Nutrient Profiling Model are jeopardising the positive progress made from healthier product development, the Food and Drink Federation has warned
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NewsA magic wand for the baking industry: leaders call for policy changes
The baking industry should be recognised as a crucial part of UK society, with policies to protect it, according to pannelists at a recent All-Party Parliamentary Group event
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OpinionWhat to expect as food safety inspections move under national oversight
Businesses with gaps in compliance are more likely to be identified quickly warns Virtual College’s Katherine Pavling, whilst highlighting new proposals like mandatory hygiene rating displays
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NewsMorrisons to pay £750k over serious hygiene failures in bakery at Welsh store
An inspection of the Cwmbran site by Torfaen council environment health officers in August 2024 found poor cleanliness, unclean equipment, inadequate staff supervision, and food safety management failures
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OpinionAre UK bakery businesses ready for incoming SPS regulations on EU exports?
Birketts LLP regulatory and corporate defence partner at law firm, Duncan Reed, reveals how UK bakers can best prepare for the new exporting regulations
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NewsHovis and Costa among firms penalised for illegally underpaying staff
A government crackdown on companies failing to pay minimum wage has resulted in over £7.3m repaid directly back to employees with penalties also issued
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NewsFood Standards Scotland launches consultation on allergen information
The 12-week consultation seeks views on how allergen and ingredient information is provided by food businesses in the non-prepacked sector, including cafés and bakeries
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OpinionDoubling down on the Nutrient Profile Model won’t deliver healthier bread
Meaningful health benefits must be earned through formulation, fermentation and evidence, not label optimisation, believes Modern Baker’s chief scientific officer Ken Potts
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FeatureExclusive: analysis reveals top reasons behind bakery recalls over past five years
Research by British Baker reveals that there have been 113 recall incidents between 2021 and 2025, with undeclared allergens, the presence of glass and even moths among the reasons behind them