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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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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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NewsRodent contamination risk forces Saffron Pastries to recall 25 sweet bakery treats
Bradford-based manufacturer recalls branded biscuits and cake slices due to “physical contamination from pest activity”, the second such notice in the space of three days
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NewsWarburtons acquires Rathbones bakery site amidst £100m of investments
Bolton-based business will use the Wakefield facility to produce its branded products, whilst also investing in its gluten free site in Newbury
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NewsFirst National Bakery products recalled due to rodent contamination risk
Recall for an 18-strong range of branded Caribbean-style bread products has been issued by FN Bakery because of potential rodent contamination at its West Bromwich site
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FeatureSchool cake resurgence is a lesson in the power of nostalgia
Bakery businesses are tapping into demand for the humble iced sponge traybake, which has enjoyed a resurgence driven by consumer desire for comfort and familiarity
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NewsEquipment suppliers unveil innovative machinery, tools, and solutions
From automated cookie frosting machines to dough scoring blades, equipment suppliers have rolled out new kit to enhance bakery production
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NewsFermtech secures £2.5m backing to scale production of cocoa alternative
Oxford-based biotech company will use funds to boost production of Koji Cocoa, made from cocoa shells via a solid-state fermentation process
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AnalysisWhat is Allied Bakeries doing right in Northern Ireland?
The Competition & Markets Authority raised concerns about competition in the country if the merger with Hovis was to go ahead, so how does this market differ to the wider GB one?
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NewsScottish pastry manufacturer William Sword becomes employee owned
Fourth-generation family run firm, which operates a factory in Cumbernauld, has transferred ownership to its 85 staff members and appointed a new MD and finance controller
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Promotional featureHow British bakers are solving the texture-taste-sustainability trilemma
How UK bakeries can deliver on the current trilemma of texture, taste and sustainability, while still offering healthy nutrition.
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Promotional featureFilled with potential: overcoming technical challenges in sweet bakery fillings
How to resolve technical challenges posed by multiple (and sometimes conflicting) demands for sweet bakery fillings.
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NewsFood inflation to reach at least 9% by end of 2026 warns FDF
Recent effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and impact on oil and gas facilities in the Middle East has left the FDF revising its food inflation forecast for this year