All Manufacturing articles – Page 4
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NewsCan AI help protect bakers from ingredient price swings?
ChAI Protect offers businesses opportunity to insure against commodity hikes
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NewsPladis UK breaks £1bn barrier as McVitie’s sales grow
Operating profit at biscuits and snacks business falls despite a £21.8m hike in turnover
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NewsEight in 10 bakery consumers can taste quality, finds survey
Tate & Lyle Sugars research also finds almost two-thirds of respondents buy baked goods at least once a week
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NewsHFSS-compliant cookie brand Jnck Bakery enters liquidation
Escalating debts of over £250k has forced the healthier cookie start-up into voluntary liquidation, less than a year after raising £190k from private investors and £260k from crowdfunding
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NewsGovernment policy is key driver of food inflation, says FDF
Food and Drink Federation warns food inflation could hit 5.7% by the end of the year
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NewsJon Jenkins steps down after three years of Hovis leadership
The company confirmed Jenkins would be vacating his position from mid-September, without naming a successor.
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NewsLosses extend at Allied Bakeries ahead of Hovis acquisition
Associated British Foods is expecting its proposed Hovis acquisition will enable a turnaround of its UK bakery business following another loss-making financial period
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FeatureFlavour, farming, and flour power: sourdough trends in 2025 and beyond
Demand for sourdough products is intensifying, affording many opportunities for bakers to capture incremental sales growth
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InterviewMy bakery job: Karen Walters, head of technical, Geary’s Bakeries
”Diversity is key” says Walters, who notes that while a specific role may be focused on one aspect of bakery, having exposure to all areas makes for a very rounded professional
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NewsIGD launches allergen risk assessment template
New guidance developed in consultation with food industry leaders aims to transform allergen process management across the supply chain and improve food safety for consumers
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NewsLuke’s Bakery gains investors to help expand northeast wholesale business
Sourdough specialist welcomes backing from Pipers Crisps co-founders to support growth including a move into a new 6,500 sq ft production site in Brough, East Yorkshire
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NewsFood and drink firms struggling to transform amidst labour challenges
A recent survey of C-suite executives across retail, life sciences, and manufacturing including bakeries found 43% saying biggest challenges were with their workforce
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NewsUK price hikes keep Bakkavor sales rising ahead of Greencore takeover
Food-to-go manufacturing giant reports a 1.2% increase in like-for-like revenue up to £1,079m, driven by UK price rises and US volume growth
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group rebrands to reflect values and momentum
PAI Partner-owned business has made the biggest change to its brand identity since its formation in 2021 including a redesigned logo, refreshed imagery, and new colour palette
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NewsDeli Lites invests £19m to expand range and create 130 new jobs
Northern Irish food-to-go manufacturer is being supported by Invest NI’s Agri-Food Investment Initiative to automate production and develop new products for export
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NewsPladis cuts emissions, improves recycling and responsible sourcing in 2024
The latest sustainability report from the manufacturer behind McVitie’s, Jacob’s and Carr’s highlights last year’s achievements including cutting 21,000 tonnes of carbon emissions from global operations
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NewsRecord year of investment sees Samworth Brothers debt hit £190m
Savoury pastries and food-to-go giant continued borrowing heavily last year to invest in manufacturing upgrades with sales rising by 6% to £1.7bn
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NewsGail’s, Ocado, and Jacksons Bakery among speakers for BSB autumn conference
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the British Society of Baking, the speakers will discuss ‘how to do bakery business better’
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NewsBaker & Baker hits ‘significant milestone’ on net-zero journey
European baked goods manufacturer heralds the approval as a ‘significant milestone’ on its emissions reduction journey
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NewsDeliveroo and The Felix Project partner on charitable bakery initiative
The online delivery platform has converted one of its dark kitchen units in London into a new space creating bread and healthier bakes from surplus fruit and veg to help tackle food insecurity