All Manufacturing articles – Page 5
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NewsBrakes launches programme to support small food suppliers
Foodservice supplier is looking to offer new listings to SME food manufacturers, especially social enterprises and those that help tackle food waste or produce functional foods or allergen free items
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NewsGenius Foods trims losses despite 19% sales decline in FY24
Edinburgh-based gluten-free bakery brand recorded a £5.7m drop in revenue last year compared to 2023 although operational losses were reduced by £1.3m
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NewsTiffin Sandwiches takes another bite of food-to-go with latest acquisition
The deal for the sandwich specialist follows the company’s recent acquisition of a similar manufacturer in Glasgow as it also gains permission for its brand new £10m factory in Bradford
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NewsFree webinar: how is AI and technology changing the baking industry?
Experts from the BakeTran, Gail’s, and Made Smarter will be revealing how latest tech developments are enhancing bakery operations as part of a free webinar hosted by British Baker
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NewsFinsbury Food Group grabs major stake in Lola’s Cupcakes
Speciality bakery manufacturer enters direct-to-consumer market with 70% stake in the premium cake business
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NewsKingsmill owner ABF to acquire Hovis to create a ‘profitable bread business’
The deal will combine the production and distribution activities of the two firms to create a ‘profitable UK bread business that is sustainable in the long term’
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NewsFDF unveils toolkits to help industry meet sustainability goals
As part of the trade body’s Ambition 2030 initiative, it has created five toolkits to help members meet sustainability objectives in areas such as net zero, food waste, and packaging
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InterviewMy bakery job: Gareth Brown, Fritsch technical specialist, Multivac UK
Leading and helping to build a new technical division at equipment supplier Multivac UK has been a real journey for Brown, and one that pushed him out of his comfort zone
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NewsLine-up of finalists for Team of the Year 2025 unveiled
Cake makers in Cumbria, pasty crimpers in Cornwall, and Lancashire-based cake decoration suppliers and doughnut fryers are in the running for the team-led category
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NewsGovernment set to protect small businesses from late payments
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said too many hardworking people are being forced to spend hours chasing payments
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NewsFinalists announced for Sustainability Initiative of the Year 2025
Regenerative flour brands, a duo of plastic eliminating suppliers, and a bakery chain sharing its surplus form the line-up of finalists
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NewsBakery Manufacturer of the Year 2025 finalists confirmed
Sweet treat suppliers in Bradford and Burnley, and a sourdough specialist in Leicester have been named as finalists with the winner to be revealed at the Baking Industry Awards ceremony in October
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NewsMcGhee’s second only to Irn Bru in Scottish brands ranking
Sales of soft white rolls and potato scones are among the products driving McGhee’s performance
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NewsRathbones remains ‘challenged’ despite reported profit, says Morrisons
The historically loss-making business has recorded a £668,000 profit after tax, but the retailer attributed this to a change in the way the bakery’s accounts are compiled
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NewsFirst-ever Supplier of the Year finalists revealed
This new category celebrates suppliers to the baking industry whether they provide ingredients, equipment, or other services
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NewsBaker & Baker weathers inflation to post robust profits
Strategic investments made in 2024 to improve operational efficiencies and develop new products at the sweet bakery supplier sees gross profit rise by 8.7%
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NewsAMF, Cornish Bakery, Stateside Foods, and Walker’s Shortbread unveil new hires
A new managing director, regional president, head of NPD, and brand ambassador are the latest positions filled in the baking sector
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NewsModern Baker raises £2.5m to accelerate growth and challenge UPF narrative
Oxford-based start-up behind gut-healthy bread brand Superloaf stands to benefit from investor Adjuvo’s funding as well as its influence across retail, food, and consumer tech sectors
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NewsStrong Q3 improves Greencore’s expectations of full year operating profit
Food-to-go manufacturer reports a 9.9% increase in third-quarter revenue up to £511.1m, with volume gains supported by favourable weather and NPD like the viral M&S strawberry & cream sandwich
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NewsUK bakery supply chain battles ‘hidden waste crisis’
Earth & Wheat founder James Eid highlights the urgent need to tackle the issue of bakery waste in the UK and pushes for a change in how manufacturers think about surplus