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Making baking better: new ingredients unveiled by suppliers
From coatings, texturisers, and colourings, to fillings, oils, and enzymes, we round up the latest innovations from bakery ingredients suppliers
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Wong Wong Bakery boosts Chinese bun production with new equipment
Family-run business located in Manchester’s Chinatown has installed a Koenig Mini Rex dough divider and rounder supplied by EPP
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Rainbow Dust re-birth: how new ownership transformed struggling cake decoration brand
It’s been a year since the cake decoration brand was acquired by Albex Group, taking it from an underfunded business running on skeleton staff to a well-funded firm ready to shake up the market
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Gail’s Bakery revenue soars by 28% with further estate growth planned
Rapidly expanding retail business once again proves most profitable for owner Grain Topco, hitting sales of £179m with more new shops planned for the next financial year
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Government confirms final details on HFSS ad ban legislation
Newly published guidance helps offer more detail on which food types will be covered by and exempt from advertising regulations set to be enforced next October
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Greencore reports 28% leap in profits for FY24 and return to paying dividends
Food-to-go manufacturing giant posts group operating profit of £84.3m in its latest financial year with like-for-like sales growing by 3.4%
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Allied Bakeries strengthens delivery fleet with investment in 68 new vehicles
Supply chain for Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest brands as well as own label bakery ranges will benefit from the improvements in road safety and fuel consumption
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The Gluten Free Kitchen sales soar after move to larger site
Expansion into a 3,000 sq ft factory has allowed the North Yorkshire free-from bakery specialist to meet increased demand for its products
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Rainbow Dust acquires fellow cake decoration specialist Squires Kitchen
The strategic initiative is said to be part of a series from parent company Albex Group to build its presence in the market segment
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Brace’s Bakery migrates to Cybake system to manage operations
Family-run bakery firm is benefitting from the new cloud-based system implemented at both of its manufacturing sites in South Wales
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Tunnock’s quadruples profits despite input cost challenges
Scottish manufacturer behind well-known branded tea cakes and caramel wafers saw pre-tax profits hit £4.1m with turnover rising by 15% to £87.1m
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Interview
Ginsters MD Stephanie Hildon: “Perception is not reality – this is fabulous food”
In her first interview, Stephanie Hildon talks about changing the perception of Ginsters, why policy may be the answer to healthier pasties, and supporting British farming
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Meet the Northern Irish bakers stepping up to the international stage
Apple Blossom Bakery, Around Noon, Irwin’s, and Genesis Bakery are among the firms looking to grow their business further afield
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The Bread Factory appoints head baker Tom Martin to support growth in Manchester
Martin, creator of Britain’s Best Loaf 2024, joins the bakery supplier as it looks expand into a new purpose-built site
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Sales at Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods boosted as shoppers seek sweet treats
Revenue for sweet treats division rises 2.2% to £124.6m, driven by brands Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes as consumers seek indulgence
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FDF calls on government to provide fund for healthy product innovation
Trade body is requesting help in mitigating the risk for food manufacturers to invest in non-HFSS and high-fibre NPD as well as broadening access to R&D tax credits
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Machine yearning: the equipment trends shaping the baking industry
Bakers are looking to new equipment is help eliminate repetitive strain injuries among workers, enhance cutting and packing processes, and boost sustainability credentials
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ABF reports reduced losses for Allied Bakeries and growth for AB Mauri
Improved sales and operational performance, supported by marketing investment, has helped Allied Bakeries while AB Mauri drives growth for ABF’s ingredients division
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FDF launches guidance to help food manufacturers prevent allergen recalls
Titled ‘Allergen Recall Prevention’, the guidance is aimed to SMEs to help them prevent, manage, and investigate food allergy incidents
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Interview
Julia Banton on Roberts Bakery recovery and growth since Northwich fire
Banton, who has recently been promoted to managing director, details how the family-owned business has recovered and rebuilt following the devastating fire