All Manufacturing articles – Page 31
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NewsRoberts Bakery looks to its heartland with ‘down to earth’ rebrand
Family business ditches radical look introduced in 2017 and rolls out ‘Raised in Cheshire’ strapline
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FeatureHow regenerative farming can help boost bakery sustainability
Bakers and millers are showing a growing appetite for grains grown using regenerative farming methods that improve soil health
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NewsFrank Dale boosts capacity with £400k equipment investment
The frozen food specialist has invested in include blast freezers, automated quiche cutters, a metal detector and pastry mixer
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NewsHow council grants helped Bruno’s Bakery expand
Warwickshire business has increased workforce from 14 to 34 after taking on new premises
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NewsReids Bakery wins six-figure Virgin Atlantic shortbread deal
Four types of shortbread produced by the Thurso-based bakery will be offered to passengers aboard the airline
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NewsFinsbury Food Group acquires snowballs maker Lees
Finsbury has bought the Scotland-based meringue and teacake specialist in a £5.7m deal
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NewsCherrytree Bakery ramping up production after contract wins
The business is introducing a new production line now and plans to launch a second line in the summer to meet demand
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NewsNew appointments at bakery ingredients suppliers
Dawn Foods and Henley Bridge expand their sales teams, while Silvery Tweed appoints quality manager
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NewsWelsh cake supplier revamps its production facility
The Flint-based business has invested in new equipment following support from the government’s Food Business Investment Scheme
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FeatureSustainability: what are the baking industry priorities in 2023?
With cost pressures at unprecedented levels, are sustainability concerns still a focus of bakery businesses?
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NewsBakery deals bolster declining M&A activity in 2022
Mergers and acquisitions in the food and drink industry fell sharply compared to 2022 but was propped up by bakery deals including Grupo Bimbo’s
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NewsMacphie to take on more staff as listings grow
Tannochside workforce to increase to meet growing demand for inclusions from a major desserts supplier
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NewsCMA unwinds Jus-Rol takeover by Cérélia
The Competition and Markets Authority ruled that the deal could leave UK retailers and shoppers facing higher prices and lower quality products, but Cérélia intends to appeal
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NewsPremier Foods cakes sales dented by Cadbury production line problems
Branded cake sales declined in last quarter but non-branded sales continued their strong growth
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NewsEPP working with Urban Legend to ramp up doughnut production
The equipment supplier had previously kitted the doughnut manufacturer out with a dough divider
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NewsBaking industry calls for further action on energy scheme
Trade groups warn that higher energy costs and a lack of clarity in parts of scheme will leave bakers considering their future
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NewsTesco trials apprenticeship scheme for scratch bakery staff
The retailer has partnered with Scottish Bakers to run apprenticeship standards which will see staff learn the principles of baking, NPD and more
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NewsEnergy bills discount scheme ‘could be disaster for small businesses’
Trade bodies voice concern over reduction of support for small business and call for clarity on how the new scheme will be applied
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NewsWarrens Bakery reports strong performance following end of CVA
Turnover up 30% to £12.5m as Cornish pasty retailer reports a “significant” increase in profitability
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NewsEnergy bill discount scheme for businesses announced
Businesses in sectors with high levels of energy use will be able to apply to receive a higher level of discount