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Product NewsSignature Flatbreads partners with Coveris on recycle-ready packaging
Bakery manufacturer and brand Al’Fez partnered with packaging firm Coveris to bring PolyFlex Thermoform packaging, described as ‘recycle-ready’, to the bakery market
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NewsLeading the way: latest senior hires in the baking industry unveiled
Bakery suppliers in Cumbria, Harrogate, Bolton, and London as well as national and regional retail chains have announced leadership appointments to support their next phases of growth
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NewsGreggs to cut over 700 jobs as part of manufacturing site consolidation
Bakery chain is considering closing four manufacturing sites in Enfield, North Lakes, Pettigrews, and Seaham over a two-and-a-half-year period, whilst also sourcing some products from specialist suppliers
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OpinionKeeping cool: how UK bakeries need to think about flour temperature control
Bakery consultant Lucas Fussnegger explains how UK manufacturers need to be wary of rising temperatures in their flour while suggesting solutions already in play elsewhere in Europe
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NewsInvestments in Jason’s Sourdough brand pay off for manufacturer Geary’s Bakeries
Sales have leapt by 40% and profit by 12% in the latest financial year for the Leicester-based company, which opened a £37m factory to support further growth of its Jason’s Sourdough range
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NewsDoughLAB targets UK restaurants and retailers with par-baked pizza range
Budapest-based company hand-stretches the dough for its Madre pizzas to preserve their structure
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NewsCookie brand seeking manufacturer after losing production partner
The Cookie Dealer was just weeks away from a major launch in Aldi when its production partner said it could no longer support
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NewsCrosta Mollica and European Pizza Group merge to create pizza giant
Crosta Mollica chair David Milner will become group CEO of the combined businesses, while Tom Sirett will continue as Crosta Mollica CEO
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ReportsBakery Manufacturing Report 2026
Baking at scale is far from a piece of cake, with best results demanding a slick facility, well-maintained machinery, and knowledgeable workforce
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NewsHovis delivery drivers’ strike could cause bread shortages
Unite union members at the bakery’s Avonmouth site are set to strike indefinitely after rejecting a 3% pay rise
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NewsHigh cocoa prices hit Baker & Baker’s profits
Sweet bakery specialist said sustained inflationary pressures and cautious consumers impacted its performance in 2025, but things are looking brighter for 2026
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NewsGovernment pushes for more wholegrain bread, fewer cakes and pastries at schools
A proposed update to school food standards in England presents some challenges and some opportunities for bakery suppliers
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NewsFormer Coughlans Bakery production site and shops put on market for £4.8m
A South London portfolio including a 20,300 sq ft historic bakery, a 6,700 sq ft warehouse and storage facility, and four retail shops is available for purchase, including as individual properties
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FeatureFrom interest to action: can regenerative agriculture go mainstream in bakery?
Bakers and other food manufacturers are showing plenty of interest in regenerative agriculture but there are hurdles to overcome before that interest becomes widescale adoption
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NewsFresh new talent: Rising Star Award 2026 finalists unveiled
The future of the baking industry is in good hands, if the four finalists of this category are anything to go by
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NewsA clean break: Just Love strips down vegan cake ingredients for new brand Fussie
South Wales manufacturer is splititng up its gluten-free and plant-based cake ranges, with the latter lines reformulated with fewer ingredients and coming under a new brand
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NewsGet to know the Team of the Year 2026 finalists
Teams ranging in size from six people to more than 200 are among the finalists in this Baking Industry Awards 2026 category
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NewsBakery Manufacturer of the Year 2026 finalists unveiled
Businesses based in Clwyd, Cheshire, Cumbria, and Gloucestershire make up the four-strong shortlist for the Baking Industry Awards category
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FeatureBeyond the boule: what’s next for supermarket sourdough?
With sales soaring, supermarket sourdough has entered a new phase of maturity. But the battle is only just beginning for the nation’s retailers as they look to stand out from the crowd
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NewsCelebrate the finalists for Supplier of the Year 2026
Last year’s winner is back as a finalist, with suppliers of flour, bakeware, and bakery ingredients looking to seize the crown at the Baking Industry Awards 2026