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NewsBiscuit specialist Phoenix Brands snapped up by Orchard Foods Valley
Ingredients supplier has strengthened its position within the sweet bakery inclusions category by acquiring Wolverhampton-based Phoenix Brands
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NewsCMA makes U-turn to clear ABF takeover of Hovis without NI bakery sale
Associated British Foods does not need to sell or close its Northern Irish bakery business before acquiring Hovis, the Competition and Markets Authority has ruled
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NewsIndustry commemorates Brook Food & Bakery Equipment founder Steve Wells
Baking industry pays tribute to Steve Wells who founded Brook over 30 years ago
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NewsWarburtons resumes baking at Burnley site following major fire
Bolton-based bread giant is currently working on rebuilding the part of the bakery damaged by the fire whilst also continuing its plans to add two new crumpet lines
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News‘Biggest ever year’ for Mr Kipling helps lift Premier Foods profits over £200m
Success in the bitesize bakery treats space, such as with the Mr Kipling Cake Bites, has led Premier Foods to better-than-expected profits in FY26
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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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NewsNew leaders announced at Lesaffre, Pret, The Compleat Food Group and more
A trio of new MDs, a marketing director, chief supply chain officer, and strategic advisor are the latest appointments made by bakery retail chains, wholesale manufacturers, and ingredients suppliers
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NewsThe Chancery Lane Project collaborates with WRAP to tackle food waste
UK-based non-profit The Chancery Lane Project has teamed up with WRAP to update Runa’s Clause, a practical contractual tool designed to help businesses reduce food waste across supply chains
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NewsSignature Flatbreads sales rise above £350m as investments continue
Dunstable-based manufacturer reports an 8% turnover increase in its latest financial year while its Deli Kitchen brand unveils refreshed packaging
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NewsNever enough cake: Finsbury Food Group renews Disney licensing collaboration
An extension to the 20-year collaboration between the bakery manufacturer and the entertainment conglomerate will enable development of more cakes inspired by beloved Disney characters and cinematic worlds
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NewsFood-to-go supplier Around Noon secures major investment to fuel expansion
Multi-million pound funding from Belfast-based Whiterock aims to enable Around Noon to build on its existing manufacturing footprint and growth trajectory in the UK and Ireland markets
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NewsMajor fire breaks out at Warburtons bakery in Burnley
Cause of the fire, which broke out on 4 May, is currently under investigation although Warburtons has confirmed there were no injuries
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NewsMade Smarter launches practical AI toolkit to help UK manufacturers
“Practical adoption matters more than technical novelty,” says professor Chris Dungey, who has co-authored Made Smarter’s latest guide on AI adoption in manufacturing
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NewsBakkavor rapped by ASA for ‘misleading’ pizza promotion
An on-pack promotion by The Pizza Company, part of the Bakkavor portfolio, was deemed misleading by the advertising watchdog and may not appear again in its current form
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NewsFinsbury Food Group acquires meringue specialist Flower & White
Based in Telford, the meringue and snacking bar specialist strengthens Finsbury’s position in the direct-to-consumer market
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NewsCalls for stronger remedy in ABF-Hovis merger as NI competition concerns persist
More needs to be done to address competition concerns over Associated British Foods’ acquisition of Hovis, according to responses from the CMA’s call for comments
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NewsFunding launched to help Scottish manufacturers make healthier food
FDF Scotland has launched a new round of funding to support food & drink manufacturers ahead of the HFSS regulations coming into force in the country later in the year
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NewsVandemoortele acquisition of Délifrance moves to in-depth CMA investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a phase 2 investigation after frozen viennoiserie supplier Vandemoortele failed to find a buyer for two production facilities
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Sally Nicholson, out of home sales director, Finsbury Food Group
“Successful sales leaders understand that teamwork and collaboration with cross-functional departments is vital for achieving overall goals,” says Nicholson
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