All Manufacturing articles – Page 7
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NewsMacphie reports top line growth and rocketing profits in FY24
Aberdeenshire-based ingredients manufacturer has improved turnover by 7% and operating profit by 46% from its previous financial year
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NewsA sweet deal: the mergers and acquisitions that shaped bakery in 2024
From a new owner helping Jones Village Bakery to level up to a sweet deal for Jacksons of Yorkshire as it snapped up Lottie Shaw’s, we take a closer look at some of the big acquisitions of 2024
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FeatureCérélia-backed BakeAway ready to roll with growth in British home baking
Corby-based manufacturer has seen 6% growth in volume over the past year, upping its daily output to 55 tonnes of pastry and dough
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NewsMaking baking better: new ingredients unveiled by suppliers
From coatings, texturisers, and colourings, to fillings, oils, and enzymes, we round up the latest innovations from bakery ingredients suppliers
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NewsWong Wong Bakery boosts Chinese bun production with new equipment
Family-run business located in Manchester’s Chinatown has installed a Koenig Mini Rex dough divider and rounder supplied by EPP
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FeatureRainbow Dust re-birth: how new ownership transformed struggling cake decoration brand
It’s been a year since the cake decoration brand was acquired by Albex Group, taking it from an underfunded business running on skeleton staff to a well-funded firm ready to shake up the market
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NewsGail’s Bakery revenue soars by 28% with further estate growth planned
Rapidly expanding retail business once again proves most profitable for owner Grain Topco, hitting sales of £179m with more new shops planned for the next financial year
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NewsGovernment confirms final details on HFSS ad ban legislation
Newly published guidance helps offer more detail on which food types will be covered by and exempt from advertising regulations set to be enforced next October
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NewsGreencore reports 28% leap in profits for FY24 and return to paying dividends
Food-to-go manufacturing giant posts group operating profit of £84.3m in its latest financial year with like-for-like sales growing by 3.4%
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NewsAllied Bakeries strengthens delivery fleet with investment in 68 new vehicles
Supply chain for Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest brands as well as own label bakery ranges will benefit from the improvements in road safety and fuel consumption
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NewsThe Gluten Free Kitchen sales soar after move to larger site
Expansion into a 3,000 sq ft factory has allowed the North Yorkshire free-from bakery specialist to meet increased demand for its products
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NewsRainbow Dust acquires fellow cake decoration specialist Squires Kitchen
The strategic initiative is said to be part of a series from parent company Albex Group to build its presence in the market segment
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NewsBrace’s Bakery migrates to Cybake system to manage operations
Family-run bakery firm is benefitting from the new cloud-based system implemented at both of its manufacturing sites in South Wales
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NewsTunnock’s quadruples profits despite input cost challenges
Scottish manufacturer behind well-known branded tea cakes and caramel wafers saw pre-tax profits hit £4.1m with turnover rising by 15% to £87.1m
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InterviewGinsters MD Stephanie Hildon: “Perception is not reality – this is fabulous food”
In her first interview, Stephanie Hildon talks about changing the perception of Ginsters, why policy may be the answer to healthier pasties, and supporting British farming
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FeatureMeet the Northern Irish bakers stepping up to the international stage
Apple Blossom Bakery, Around Noon, Irwin’s, and Genesis Bakery are among the firms looking to grow their business further afield
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NewsThe Bread Factory appoints head baker Tom Martin to support growth in Manchester
Martin, creator of Britain’s Best Loaf 2024, joins the bakery supplier as it looks expand into a new purpose-built site
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NewsSales at Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods boosted as shoppers seek sweet treats
Revenue for sweet treats division rises 2.2% to £124.6m, driven by brands Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes as consumers seek indulgence
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NewsFDF calls on government to provide fund for healthy product innovation
Trade body is requesting help in mitigating the risk for food manufacturers to invest in non-HFSS and high-fibre NPD as well as broadening access to R&D tax credits
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FeatureMachine yearning: the equipment trends shaping the baking industry
Bakers are looking to new equipment is help eliminate repetitive strain injuries among workers, enhance cutting and packing processes, and boost sustainability credentials
