All Manufacturing articles – Page 33
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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
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FeatureBakery leaders outline challenges and opportunities for 2023
Inflation and labour shortages continue to challenge the baking industry but there are opportunities up for grabs
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NewsBakery business fined £858,000 after worker loses arm
Health and safety inspector says the company failed to implement safe working systems and identify risks
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NewsOwn-label bread contract boosts Jacksons bakery sales
Co-op supply deal helps increase William Jackson Food Group turnover by more than a third
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NewsFlour Pot Bakery invests in sustainable wood pellet oven
Bakery founder says installation of new Polin oven and a grid divider has dramatically improved workflow