All Manufacturing articles – Page 32
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NewsCooplands bought by forecourt firm EG Group
The acquisition of the bakery chain, which is headquartered in Scarborough, will see it strengthen EG Group’s foodservice offer and venture into the petrol forecourt market
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NewsPandriks makes play for UK market with Sebastien Guibert hire
The bake off specialist has appointed Guibert as commercial director UK & Ireland as it looks to grow its presence in the UK with a view to establishing a bakery here in the near future
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NewsGreencore buoyed by strong food-to-go sales in Q4
The convenience manufacturer says increasing demand has contributed to a 37% rise in food-to-go revenue compared with the 2020 period
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NewsNew labelling rules come into force under Natasha’s Law
As of 1 October, all pre-packed for direct sale food requires an individual label showing the name of the food item and a full ingredients list
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NewsElkes Biscuits’ Uttoxeter factory faces closure by 2 Sisters
The owner says the site is ‘significantly loss making’ and no longer commercially viable, with more than 500 jobs at risk
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AnalysisWhy Defra is weighing up changes to bread and flour rules
The government has invited various baking industry organisations to take part in a working group to scope out a review of the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998. But why, and what’s on the agenda?
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NewsGovernment CO2 deal allays fears over bakery disruption
The agreement to restart carbon dioxide production in Teesside has boosted hopes that bakery production will be unaffected by the CO2 shortage
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NewsReal Good Food shows signs of recovery despite £6.1m loss
The Renshaw and Rainbow Dust Colours owner has reduced debt and seen revenues rise during the first few months of its financial year with NPD a strong focus for the future
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NewsVale of Mowbray moves to four-day week shift pattern
Staff at the pork pie manufacturer have received a pay rise and will now work 12-hour shifts four days a week
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NewsNorthern Ireland proposes rule change on unfortified flour
The Food Standards Agency has opened a consultation on allowing millers to sell unfortified flour and associated products destined for sale outside the UK
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NewsBrioche Pasquier embarks on Milton Keynes factory extension
The addition of 80,000 sq ft will provide room for two more lines and provide jobs for around 130 people from the local community, the company said
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NewsGreggs cuts ribbon on automated cold storage facility
The new 32m high bay frozen unit in Newcastle Upon Tyne will enable efficient and faster deliver of finished goods to be baked in-store, the retailer said
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NewsNew St Pierre Groupe CEO Milner reveals bold growth plans
Milner is stepping into the role after three years as non-executive chairman at the Manchester-based brioche bakery specialist and plans to double the value of the business in the next five years
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NewsJones Village Bakery wins praise for inclusive recruitment
The family-run business works with Remploy, which provides employment places for disabled people, and has been described as a “role model”
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NewsBakkavor revenue now exceeding pre-pandemic levels
The company’s half-year results show like-for-like sales of £924.9m, up 1.2% on the 2019 figure, and adjusted profit of £47m, a 63.8% rise on the equivalent 2020 period
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NewsBako unveils allergen checker portal ahead of Natasha’s Law
The online tool enables customers to check for common allergens in the products the company distributes
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News‘Considerable’ opportunity up for grabs in free-from bakery
Individually wrapped products and smaller portion sizes could help deliver growth in the free-from bakery market, according to finished goods manufacturer Baker & Baker
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NewsHaywood and Padgett boosts scone capacity with cooler system
The baker’s Yorkshire factory now features custom-made spiral coolers, designed, built, and installed by Starfrost
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NewsCybake upgrade provides business intelligence for purchasing
New BI reporting screens have been added to the bakery software system to help users when dealing with suppliers
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FeatureCan bakers feel the benefit of sourdough’s healthy image?
With sourdough enjoying a ‘golden child’ image in the ‘better for you’ bread scene, we look at the manufacturers bringing the concept to the masses