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NewsABF ‘evaluating strategic options’ for Allied Bakeries as losses deepen
Kingsmill owner continues to face a ‘very challenging market’ leading to lower volumes and sales, according to its interim results
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NewsNew Defra guidance confirms stance on wholemeal and 50/50 loaves
‘Wholemeal’ may only be used in the name of bread when all of the flour used is wholemeal, the guidance states, but it can be used in the wider description as long as it’s in relation to the flour
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Product NewsLatest bakery ingredient innovations unveiled by suppliers
New products helping bakers reduce costs, extend shelf life, support vegan claims, and tap into on-trend flavours are among the innovations
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NewsWilliam Jackson Food Group appoints Paul Murphy as CEO
Murphy joins from Associated British Foods where he spent 22 years, most recently as managing director of international markets for tea brand Twinings
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NewsIngå Group lands sweet deal for ingredients supplier JM Posner
Swedish investment firm Novax AB expands its food ingredients division, Ingå Group, with the addition of the Mansfield-based bakery and dessert specialist
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FeatureInside the 22-year partnership between Fine Lady Bakeries and Aldi
Banbury-based manufacturer has grown its relationship with the discounter to currently supply around 1.9m loaves per week as well as 2.5m packs of hot cross buns this Easter alone
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InterviewMy bakery job: Gavin Evans, head of supply chain, Jacksons
“Never underestimate the value of having great people around you,” says Evans whose job it is to balance supply and demand across two production sites for Jackson Bakeries
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NewsOlidor Group acquires premium sweet bakery manufacturer Four Anjels
Cheltenham-based bakery will continue as a standalone business supplying its range of handcrafted cakes, traybakes, cookies, and biscuits to retail and foodservice clients
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NewsTiffin Sandwiches snaps up Glasgow-based food-to-go firm PJ’s Foods
Bradford-based food-to-go manufacturer is extending its UK footprint through the purchase of the Scottish sandwich maker
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NewsBakkavor requests deadline extension on Greencore merger offer
A 28-day extension to agree final terms and conditions for the proposed £4bn merger between the food-to-go manufactruring giants has been consented to by the boards
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NewsGenius Foods posts third straight year of operational losses
Edinburgh-based, gluten-free bakery brand reports a £3.2m operational loss before tax with revenue down 5.3% due to a planned reduction in overseas sales
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FeatureMarketing secrets of award-winning bakery business Lovingly Artisan
Lovingly Artisan founders Catherine Connor and Aidan Monks on how they have developed the business that has three times been voted best artisan bakery in Britain
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News10 new bakery-related products launching at the UK Food & Drink Shows 2025
A standalone ISB unit, palm oil-free cannoli, and a stick blender for pastry chefs are among the hundreds of new products that visitors will be able to see next week at the NEC Birmingham
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NewsBakkavor accepts £1.2bn cash and shares acquisition offer from Greencore
After two previous rebuttals, the merger deal is back on between the two food-to-go giants who look set to create a group with £4bn in combined revenue
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FeatureWrap battle: why bakeries should think inside and outside the box
Unpack the latest progress in bakery packaging, from cuts to plastic and other excess materials, technology investments and upcoming taxes on waste
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NewsCybake unveils new traceability module for bakery management software
Developed through customer demand for a user-friendly, affordable, and comprehensive traceability solution, the new module enables fast product recalls and audits
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NewsSpring statement 2025 offers no comfort for bakery businesses
Increased costs, jobs losses, and business closures are among the consequences of the increased employment costs levelled at businesses, warn bakery leaders
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NewsSt. Ewe becomes first egg packer in Europe to gain B Corp accreditation
Cornwall-based, family-run firm has been awarded the sustainability credential following a period of massive growth which saw it more than double turnover
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NewsInsurance payout helps Roberts Bakery bounce back to profit after fire
Despite turnover dropping due to limited production capacity, Roberts has returned to profit after insurance covered the loss of margin and a factory rebuild following the fire at its Northwich site
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NewsGuide published to help suppliers align with retailers’ net zero targets
The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment has published a free-to-view guide outlining the sustainability goals of UK retailers and foodservice firms
