All Manufacturing articles – Page 4
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NewsBakery manufacturers explain why gluten-free items cost more
A gluten-free shop costs 37% more than a standard one, new research finds, but manufacturers say comparing like-for-like is difficult due to the ingredients, processes, and volumes required
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NewsCybake, General Mills, and Pladis announce new appointments
Director positions at two bakery manufacturers and a software provider has been recently filled by a trio of industry experts
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NewsAB Mauri UK&I acquires bakery mix supplier Romix Foods
The ABF subsidiary adds to its portfolio of bakery ingredients specialists with the Leigh-based business, which will continue to be run by its existing management team
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NewsScone specialist Haywood & Padgett posts ‘extraordinary’ sales growth
Barnsley-based firm attributes success to price and volume increases as well as operational improvements including investment in new travel ovens and spiral coolers
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NewsElkes Biscuits seeking engineers to support growth plans
Uttoxeter-based manufacturer needs new recruits to help boost its factory’s output by 50% following last year’s £1m investment in new equipment
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NewsMorrisons to drop ‘made in store from scratch’ bakery claims for some items
The retailer has agreed to remove misleading signage from certain in-store bakery items following a trading standards complaint by the Real Bread Campaign
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NewsBakery Manufacturer of the Year 2024 finalists announced
Specialists in scones, Italian-style breads, and Cornish pasties have been unveiled as category finalists for the Baking Industry Awards 2024
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NewsHill Biscuits investor LDC exits after seven years
Manchester-based biscuit manufacturer poised to accelerate growth as private equity investor sells its shares to Cerealto UK for an undisclosed sum
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InterviewMy bakery job: George Tatlow, The Compleat Food Group
In this series, British Baker speaks to people from across the baking industry to find out about their career path, what their current job involves, and where they get their inspiration from
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NewsGreencore upgrades full-year outlook after ‘excellent’ quarter
Adjusted operating profit for the full financial year is expected to reach £88-90m, ahead of previous expectations, following progress in Q3
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NewsMr Kipling among ‘standout performers’ for Premier Foods
Sales for the Sweet Treats division rose 3.5% with the manufacturer citing competitive promotional pricing of brands as a contributor
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NewsYorkshire Handmade Pies aims to raise £100k via crowdfunding
Piemaker plans to use funds to move to a larger production site which could boost capacity from 12,000 pies a week to 50,000
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NewsRegal Foods acquires Love Cheesecakes
Yorkshire-based manufacturer is transfering cheesecake production from a small-scale bakery in Lancashire to its factory in Leeds
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NewsOasis Management becomes largest shareholder of Greencore
The Hong Kong-based activist investor looks for the food-to-go manufacturing giant to accelerate its plans for value-building measures
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NewsJones Village Bakery acquired by Menissez Bakery Group
Wrexham-based supplier is to add a new bread rolls line and create 65 jobs through investment from its new owner, French family-run firm Menissez
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NewsR&W Scott now operating under an Employee Ownership Trust
New structure will safeguard employment and deliver sustainable growth, said the ingredients supplier
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NewsEmily Stuart steps up to head of innovation at Pladis UK & Ireland
As the latest female to assume a leadership role at the snacking manufacturer, she will help identify and define opportunities to drive further growth
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NewsBaker & Baker backs three-year water stewardship project
Sweet bakery supplier is to provide financial support to the initiative made in connection with the Norfolk Rivers Trust and WRAP
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FeatureHow to navigate breadmaking wheat supply challenges in 2024
What is behind the UK wheat market’s volatility, what should bakers consider when sourcing flour from abroad, and how can technology play a part in alleviating challenges?
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NewsUnox UK carry 140kg combi oven up Ben Nevis for charity
A 25-strong team from the supplier carried its 10-grid ChefTop-X combi oven up Britain’s highest mountain to help raise over £22k for charity