All Manufacturing articles
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FeatureHow COO Lucy Wills has steered Finsbury towards continuous improvement
Through initiatives Wills helped develop and implement, such as the Finsbury One Excellence Programme, the bakery manufacturer has become more integrated and focused on growth, automation and talent development
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NewsBake of the net! World Cup drives bakery boom at Sheldon’s in Manchester
Hot dog rolls are proving a fan favourite as Shelden’s prepares for one of the busiest weekends of the year
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NewsChocolate industry unveils guidance to boost sustainability
New methodology has been developed to support more transparent, consistent and evidence-based approaches to deforestation risk assessment
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NewsDean’s of Huntly secures £4.9m funding to drive overseas growth
The funding package from Bank of Scotland will be used to increase production capacity, develop new customer relationships and manage cash flow as it grows export
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NewsNew leadership appointments at Greggs, Cybake, Reiser and more
Two new CFOs, a head baker, a head of customer success, and sales managers are among the latest senior hires within baking industry
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NewsStrategic hires unveiled at Mr Whippy ahead of £15m doughnut factory launch
Treats brand has made a raft of senior appointments, including baking industry veteran Jacqui Jackson as head of NPD, as it gears up to open its new Sheffield facility later this summer
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FeatureInside Cerealto’s UK growth plan: speed, scale and a co-manufacturing model
Bosco Fonts, CEO of the Madrid-headquartered business, highlights its speed of innovation and co-manufacturing capabilites for brands of biscuit, cereal bars, rice cakes and more in the UK
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NewsFerrero recalls frozen Nutella Croissants as they may contain metal
Specific batches of the frozen pastries are being recalled across the UK and several European countries, with the Nutella Muffin also being recalled on the continent
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Product NewsBakery ingredient innovations target nutrition, texture, indulgence, and more
New ingredients rolled out for UK bakers include those that enhance gut-healthy fibre content, gluten-free structure, and sodium reduction along with others elevating indulgence
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Product NewsGreencore’s £900k site investment behind new sweet and nutty sandwich at M&S
Retailer’s latest food-to-go innovation was made possible by a £900k investment from long-term supplier partner Greencore in a dedicated production facility which handles nuts at its Northampton ‘fortress factory’
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NewsPuratos opens new research centre to help bakers tackle flour variability
Based at the ingredients supplier’s headquarters in Belgium, the new facility is dedicated exclusively to flour analysis, the interpretation of variations, and application guidance
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NewsNet zero breakthrough: Grupo Bimbo gas oven retrofitted with hydrogen burners
Testing on whether an existing commercial oven can be converted from natural gas to hydrogen has proven successful by a team of engineers from AMF Den Boer, Grupo Bimbo, and Kiwa Technologies
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NewsWarburtons profits leap 30% on back of robust NPD strategy
Warburtons’ strong NPD strategy spanning bakery categories has continued to offset the declining market in wrapped loaves, with volumes growing 4.2% in its most recent financial year
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Sam Burton, buyer, Just Desserts
As a buyer for the Bradford-based manufacturer, Burton values not just price but also good service and meaningful, long-lasting relationships with ingredients suppliers
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NewsNew screening tool helps speed up and enhance gut-healthy bakery innovation
The Synbiotic Potential Score tool helps NPD teams identify which combinations of probiotics and prebiotic fibres work most effectively together
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OpinionHow AI can transform energy management in bakery production
Trident Utilities head of client services Andrew Curry details how AI-driven tools are creating opportunities for bakery suppliers, including helping better understand, control, and optimise energy use across operation
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Feature SynopsesSeptember 2026: Bakery Manufacturing Report
This exclusive feature will offer a closer look at the bakery manufacturers which keep the nation fed daily, where they’re investing, and the changes coming down the line
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NewsWelsh bakeries The Pudding Compartment and Donald’s Pies receive funding
Funding from the Investment Fund for Wales and support from The Helix Programme have helped enhance production capabilities at two bakery manufacturers either side of Wales
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NewsBrook Food names Mike Moran as managing director
Moran’s transition to the leadership role at the Somerset-based bakery equipment supplier is said to be the culmination of a long-term succession plan
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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