All Manufacturing articles – Page 44
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FeatureA sneak peek at Nicholas & Harris’ upgraded sourdough bakery
The bakery, which is part of Finsbury Food Group, has undertaken a project to scale up production of sourdough loaves for UK supermarkets
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InterviewWhy Proper Cornish longs for a return to the ‘old normal’
The Bakery Manufacturer of the Year looks forward to markets opening up again, the chance to make the most of its new facilities, and the opportunity to celebrate its BIA success in person
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NewsVillage Bakery appoints manager and NPD lead for new site
Ashley Dawson and Florence Roberts have been promoted to take on key roles at the bakery’s new ‘super site’ in Wrexham
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InterviewBrian McErlain on starting Bertie’s Bakery amid a pandemic
The founder reflects on what it was like to open a business in the shadow of Covid-19 and reveals the lessons learned from his time at Genesis Crafty
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NewsSubscription box launched for ‘wonky’ bakery products
James Eid, fourth generation baker at family-owned firm Signature Flatbreads, has set up his own venture to supply wonky crumpets, flatbreads and more via a subscription service
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NewsPizza and desserts prove resilient at Bakkavor as sales dip
Bakkavor said the breadth of its portfolio helped it weather a volatile year which has seen its UK revenue fall 5.2%
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NewsBorder Biscuits boosts senior team with five new hires
A master biscuitier, technical manager and operations director are among the new recruits which Border says will help it to ‘disrupt the snack market’
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NewsWarburtons to build £18m thin bagel production plant
The new facility will be located at the company’s Stockton bakery on Teesside and will create 30 jobs
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NewsSainsbury’s to close £1.4m bakery college facility in London
The supermarket chain has announced a restructuring plan that will see the college continue at a nearby location
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NewsBBF generates 140,000 meals from surplus food
The ambient cake and dessert manufacturer, which has partnered with the Company Shop Group, redistributed 55 tonnes of food waste in 2020
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NewsMacphie moves to plant-based packaging for sauces and desserts
The firm’s ready-to-use GlenGlaze is the first product to make the switch to Tetra Pak plant-based packaging with other lines to follow in the coming months
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NewsVillage Bakery secures private equity investment
The family-run business is set for expansion, including the creation of 115 jobs, following investment by private equity firm Limerston Capital
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NewsPladis pledges total removal of black plastic packaging
The McVitie’s owner will also eliminate PVDC film from its portfolio by June 2021 as it looks to reduce its environmental impact
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FeatureWhat does Brexit mean for bakery?
Not only has the UK’s departure from the EU complicated the movement of goods to Europe, but in some cases the trade deal’s complex rules of origin are resulting in tariffs
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NewsBells Food Group upgrades Scotch pie line
The line, which has been supplied by EPP, is due to come online in April will replace its existing Comas line
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NewsEquipment round-up: new bakery kit unveiled
A dough checkweigher, slicer, and sheet cake icing line are among the latest pieces of equipment to be announced, alongside an extension of Brook and Hobart’s supplier relationship
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FeatureFive ways bakeries are tackling food waste
Too Good To Go, Toast Ale and SugaRich are among the firms helping bakeries in the fight against food waste
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NewsZeelandia sets target of 100% sustainable palm oil
The global baking ingredients group announced it will step up its environmental efforts in a recent WWF case study
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NewsRestructuring at Roberts Bakery owner puts 50 jobs at risk
Up to 50 roles could be made redundant at Frank Roberts & Sons after a merger between its two business units – Little Treats and Roberts Bakery
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NewsWilliam Sword closes factory due to Covid-19 outbreak
The company is receiving support from trade body Scottish Bakers during a five-day pause in operations
