All Manufacturing articles – Page 29
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NewsRecord sales at Finsbury Food Group but inflation hits profits
Finsbury could have delivered further revenue growth if it weren’t for staff shortages and supply chain disruption, it said, as profits were dampened due to inflationary pressures
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NewsCSM Ingredients buys Italian ingredients firm Hi-Food
The shareholders of Hi-Food will reinvest their proceeds into CSM Ingredients, also taking on roles in the areas of R&D and commercial management
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NewsDr. Schär boosts UK presence with acquisition of GDR
GDR Food Technology managing director Ronnie Stebbings will continue in his current role under the deal which will see Dr. Schär launch fresh bakery products in the UK
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NewsBotham’s starts work on purpose-built bakehouse
Botham’s of Whitby is set to extend its Enterprise Way site in a move described as a “game-changer” for the bakery
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NewsUpfield buys minority stake in egg alternative Oggs
The deal will help Oggs scale up its distribution by leveraging Upfield’s global network and improve R&D in the plant-based protein category, according to the firms
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NewsCMA probes Cérélia buyout of General Mills dough business
The acquisition, including the Jus-Rol brand, has been placed under an Initial Enforcement Order while the watchdog’s work is ongoing
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AnalysisWhat do rising costs mean for the baking industry?
Poor harvests, Covid-19, Brexit and other international strife are contributing to inflationary pressures – so, what’s the outlook for 2022 and where will it all end?
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NewsGreencore Q1 figures reveal return to pre-pandemic levels
Pro forma revenue in the first quarter of 2022 was up 7.5% on the equivalent period of 2019 and 26.4% higher than Q1 for 2021
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NewsWalker’s Shortbread names new managing director
Fourth-generation family business member Nicky Walker has taken up the MD position for the Scottish biscuit maker, with his uncle James stepping aside from day-to-day duties
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NewsDawn Foods unveils student ambassadors for 2022
Ellen Horsey and Claire Pretty are both final-year students on UCB’s Bakery and Patisserie Technology degree course
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NewsBrakes CEO Mahoney to replace Healy at Samworth Brothers
The Ginsters owner’s current group chief executive is to retire this year, with the transition likely to occur in April 2022
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NewsBakkavor finishes 2021 with sales above pre-pandemic levels
The sandwich, pizza and dessert manufacturer saw overall revenue rise 1.2% on 2019 but UK sales remain slightly below its pre-pandemic performance
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NewsFoodservice recovery boosts Finsbury Food Group H1 sales
The bread, cake, and morning goods specialist reported a 4.4% increase in sales versus pre-pandemic but noted the ongoing difficulties the Omicron variant was placing on its operations
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NewsBakeAway recalls raw pastry products due to salmonella
Customers who have purchased the affected products have been advised not to eat them and, instead, to return them to the store where they were bought for a full refund
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FeatureBakery leaders assess the sector for 2022: part 2
In the second of a two-part series, British Baker asks representatives of Baker & Baker, Bako Group, Dawn Foods and Bakers Basco to predict the challenges and opportunities the industry will be presented with over the next 12 months
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NewsBuyout deal sees Regal Food Products Group get Just Desserts
The Shipley-based tart, cheesecake and gateau specialist will continue to run as an independent business following the acquisition by Regal
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FeatureBakery leaders assess the sector for 2022: part 1
In the first of a two-part series, British Baker asks leaders from Finsbury Food Group, CSM Ingredients, British Bakels and Puratos UK to predict the challenges and opportunities the next 12 months will bring for the industry
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NewsBakkavor announces new charity partners for next three years
The manufacturer will link up with GroceryAid and the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, while its partnerships with Action Against Hunger and FareShare come to an end in 2022
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NewsLovingly Artisan donates bread to local food share project
The Kendal-based craft bakery has announced its support for volunteer-led project Waste Into Wellbeing, while also revealing energy cost savings from its recently installed Polin wood pellet oven
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NewsPuratos appoints new CEO and chairman of the board
Pierre Tossut is stepping into the role of CEO while Cédric van Belle will become chairman of the board as they aim to boost group turnover to €5bn by 2030