All Manufacturing articles – Page 5
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FeatureKeeping it sweet: how are bakeries approaching sugar reduction?
With the next raft of HFSS regulations due to come into force on 1 October 2025, what steps are bakeries taking to reduce the sweet stuff? And do consumers want lower sugar sweet treats?
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NewsBakkavor offers up 74 new apprenticeship roles for 2025
Food-to-go manufacturer will look to develop skills in specialist areas such as engineering, manufacturing, finance, and more at 18 of its sites across the UK
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NewsDean’s of Huntly acquires fellow shortbread specialist Duncan’s
Strategic deal sees production of Duncan’s shortbread and oatcakes ranges shifted across Aberdeenshire and into a new, larger space at Dean’s site in Huntly
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NewsWhite Rabbit invests £500k on equipment, recipes updates and rebrand
Gluten-free Italian food specialist has installed a ‘unique’ state-of-the-art oven at its Oxford site as well as rolling out improved recipes and a brand refresh
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NewsNew hires named by Paris Baguette UK, Kerry, FDF Scotland, and SSP
Latest baking industry movers include a new UK franchise director, replacements for retiring leaders, and a changing of chairs at a Scottish trade body
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NewsHow often should workwear be washed or replaced at a bakery?
Recent research has highlighted concerns over what bakers are wearing at work – around half expressed a desire to change – as well as their laundry habits
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NewsGail’s and The Bread Factory appoint new managing directors
Comptoir Group CEO Nick Ayerst will join Gail’s from the end of March, while Dan Barrett receives a promotion to lead The Bread Factory’s entire business
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NewsMr Kipling mince pies sales support a merry Christmas at Premier Foods
Manufacturer’s sweet treats brands had a ’particularly strong Christmas’, with Mr Kipling and Cadbury cake sales in Q3 rising by 8.9% to £66.5m versus the year prior
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NewsDismissed Jones Village Bakery worker awarded £18,500 by tribunal
A £122k compensation claim from the former worker, who is registered blind, based on gross annual pay was not accepted with the tribunal concluding he should be paid three months net salary
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NewsBaker & Baker names Matthew Acheson as new group CEO
Acheson, who succeeds John Lindsay in the role, has taken the reins as the bakery manufacturer looks to expand its presence in markets throughout Europe and further afield
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NewsPromise Gluten Free owner to acquire Pat the Baker and Irish Pride
Proposed deal by PE firm Mayfair is aimed at helping boost production capacity of its Gallaghers Bakehouse brand, which shares a site in County Donegal with Promise Gluten Free
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Product NewsSignature Flatbreads boosts marketing team and kicks off lunchtime campaign
Dunstable-based flatbread specialist adds a trio of talent to its marketing team to drive further growth of its Deli Kitchen brand
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NewsGCA seeks bakery suppliers’ views for annual survey
Bakery suppliers are encouraged to confidentially share their experience of supplying the UK’s top 14 retailers and the issues impacting this
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NewsDavid Wood Baking fined £573k after workers injured in three separate incidents
Own-label bakery supplier pleads guilty to breaching health and safety regulations following an investigation into three accidents that happened at its Bolton sites in 2022
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FeatureHas the vegan bakery market peaked?
In previous years the bakery market has been inundated with new vegan products from croissants to pastry bakes, and more but things seem quieter in 2025. So, has vegan bakery peaked?
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group sees profit double and sales rise by 10% in FY24
Manufacturer behind bakery brands Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, and Wrights has posted revenue of £786.2m in its latest annual results
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InterviewMy bakery job: Michael Phillips, project manager, Montana Bakery
“Stop talking about ‘sustainability data’ and implement sustainability projects” is the recommended call to action from Montana’s sustainability ambassador
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NewsA roaring success: tiger bloomer helps drive growth at Jacksons
Operational efficiencies, increased distribution, and new products including a bloomer branded with children’s book The Tiger Who Came To Tea drove growth for the bakery manufacturer
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NewsRegal Foods CEO Younis Chaudhry awarded MBE in New Year Honours 2025
The royal appointment was given to the bakery group founder and “renowned philanthropist” for his services to business and the community of Bradford
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NewsWall’s Pastry and Brioche Pasquier show support for charities
The sausage roll brand and the viennoiserie specialist have embraced the festive spirit of giving back through fundraising initiatives for UK causes
