All Manufacturing articles – Page 55
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NewsBakkavor revenue now exceeding pre-pandemic levels
The company’s half-year results show like-for-like sales of £924.9m, up 1.2% on the 2019 figure, and adjusted profit of £47m, a 63.8% rise on the equivalent 2020 period
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NewsBako unveils allergen checker portal ahead of Natasha’s Law
The online tool enables customers to check for common allergens in the products the company distributes
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News‘Considerable’ opportunity up for grabs in free-from bakery
Individually wrapped products and smaller portion sizes could help deliver growth in the free-from bakery market, according to finished goods manufacturer Baker & Baker
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NewsHaywood and Padgett boosts scone capacity with cooler system
The baker’s Yorkshire factory now features custom-made spiral coolers, designed, built, and installed by Starfrost
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NewsCybake upgrade provides business intelligence for purchasing
New BI reporting screens have been added to the bakery software system to help users when dealing with suppliers
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FeatureCan bakers feel the benefit of sourdough’s healthy image?
With sourdough enjoying a ‘golden child’ image in the ‘better for you’ bread scene, we look at the manufacturers bringing the concept to the masses
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NewsEight in 10 businesses feel unprepared for Natasha’s Law
A study commissioned by GS1 shows many food business owners feel unprepared for the new legislation coming into force next month
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NewsDelivering the goods: new bakery equipment round-up
From cooling and refrigeration to production and baking, we round up some of the new bakery equipment to hit the market
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NewsBBF acquires tart and pie specialist Sargents Bakeries
The cake manufacturer has bought the Doncaster-based business, which had been experiencing ‘a very challenging time’, for an undisclosed sum
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NewsCampden BRI seeks partners in Covid-19 factory hygiene study
The research will compare swab results from hundreds of different food businesses to identify patterns in microbiological data and pinpoint the most effective cleaning strategies
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NewsKingsmill makes fibre, recycling, and charity commitments
The bread brand’s Slice of Kindness Pledge promises solutions for health and the environment, as well as support for Save the Children and a community fund
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NewsVillage Bakery opens new ‘super bakery’ in Wrexham
Bread is rolling off the ‘state-of-the-art’ production line at the new 140,000 sq ft bakery which replaces, and improves upon, one destroyed by a fire two years ago
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NewsSilvery Tweed partners with local baker to develop new range
The Borders-based cereal processor has enlisted the help of third-generation business James Ford & Son to test bake product samples and provide feedback on NPD
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NewsBaker & Baker appoints international development director
Ryan Perera joins the manufacturer from Kerry Group, tasked with exploring growth opportunities in markets including the EU, Russia, Middle East and Africa
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NewsPremier Foods appoints sustainability director
The new hire joins the Mr Kipling owner in the newly created role after heading up sustainability and packaging at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
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NewsBakery Manufacturer of the Year 2021 finalists announced
The finalists include a bread manufacturer, free-from specialist and a business that develops premium sweet treats for a wide range of markets
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NewsWarburtons recruits for newly opened Bognor Regis depot
The UK’s largest bread brand is seeking drivers and operatives for a new depot which was opened as part of the business’ £56m investment programme
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NewsPladis to proceed with Tollcross factory closure
The McVitie’s owner has announced its intentions to move forward with its proposal to cease operations at the Glasgow factory – a move resulting in job losses
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NewsBurton’s Biscuit Co unveils foodservice division
The company, which was bought by a holiding company of the Ferrero Group earlier this year, is eyeing growth in the out of home market with a new division and rebrand for its Bronte range
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OpinionLabour crisis: how is it affecting bakery suppliers?
Staff shortages due to the ‘pingdemic’, Covid and Brexit are causing issues for the food supply chain, including bakery. Tasneem Alonzo from EHL Ingredients explains how it’s affecting her business