All Manufacturing articles – Page 34
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NewsAllied Bakeries restructure plan puts redundancies on table
The bakery giant’s proposals involve the closure of its Orpington distribution depot and the ending of wrapped bread production at its Glasgow plant
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NewsBakkavor buoyed by second-quarter sales figures
The sandwich, dessert and pizza manufacturer said UK like-for-like sales increased 12% compared with the corresponding period of 2020
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NewsWarburtons recruiting ahead of Widnes depot opening
The bakery giant is seeking staff for 27 roles to help it develop a team of 119 at the new distribution centre, set to open in September
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FeatureHow can bakers source packaging that ticks the right boxes?
It’s a necessity in food and drink, but packaging needn’t be a necessary evil. There are ways – and plenty of good reasons – to protect the planet as well as your products
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NewsMacphie celebrates B Corp status retention
The Aberdeenshire-headquartered ingredients manufacturer has maintained the certification for a third time
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NewsWarrens Bakery reports performance improvement
The bakery chain’s latest accounts show turnover stood at £7.4m in April 2021 and a £1.1m EBITDA has been forecast for the year ending 30 June 2021
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White PapersNew Ingredients for the confectionery industry
Cesarin has developed a new ingredient for the confectionery industry, processing top quality fruit without dyes or preservatives, gluten-free and OGM free.
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NewsSalt and sugar tax proposals met with mixed reaction
Industry figures and campaigners react to the National Food Strategy’s call for a reformulation levy on processed food
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FeatureBakers reveal their favourite piece of equipment
We speak to the industry’s flour-dusted stalwarts to find out what their go-to bit of kit is and why
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NewsFSA unveils hub to help businesses comply with Natasha’s Law
The Food Standards Agency has published practical guidance on allergen labelling for pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods ahead of the law coming into force on 1 October 2021
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NewsNational Food Strategy recommends sugar and salt tax
The independent review, set up to advise the UK government, has also proposed mandatory reporting for food companies with over 250 employees
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NewsFinsbury Food Group records ‘almost pre-pandemic’ revenues
The bakery manufacturer’s update on trading for the full financial year shows the H2 figure was up 9.1% against the corresponding period for 2020
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FeatureGDR eyes Just Gluten Free growth after Covid disruption
Managing director Ronnie Stebbings discusses building the business from the concept of an egg-free loaf and his joy at winning two Baking Industry Awards
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NewsBakels and Waterfield’s team up for Country Oven launch
The Golden Grains and High Fibre health-focused bread lines will be available in Booths from mid-July
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Promotional featureHandling confectionery in an era of healthy food
Understanding the tastes of modern consumers means prioritising natural, quality ingredients without additives, dyes or preservatives. Cesarin looks at how new methodologies can preserve the authenticity of fruit and vegetable flavours to produce sweet and savoury baked goods.
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NewsDriver crisis could wreck supply chain, warns Bakers Basco
Paul Empson, general manager for the bread basket supplier, has called for government intervention to solve the shortage of HGV drivers before problems worsen
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NewsBakkavor recruits for 1,500 staff across its UK factories
The sandwich, dessert and pizza manufacturer is recruiting for 680 roles across its Lincolnshire sites with others available in Kent, Somerset, Lancashire and Scotland among other regions
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NewsAround Noon invests £500k to quadruple bakery operation
The business, based in Northern Ireland, will use the money to acquire and equip a new production site adjacent to its existing facility in Newry
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NewsTrade bodies call for review of Covid-19 isolation rules
Scottish Bakers and the Craft Bakers Association have urged the UK and Scottish governments to revise the Track & Trace regulations to prevent business disruption
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NewsBahlsen rejigs senior team as part of global strategy
Phil Bones has been promoted to commercial director UK while former UK MD Jonathan Duffin will take up the position of chief commercial officer growth markets