All Manufacturing articles – Page 8
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Bakery in review: the biggest investments of 2023
From Jones Village Bakery’s new pancake production prowess and Guenther’s bun deal to Incredo’s sweet funding, we glance back through the year’s biggest investments made across the UK baking industry
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Bakery in review: the key mergers and acquisitions of 2023
From British Bakel’s recent acquisition of Renshaw to Finsbury buying snowball specialist Lees (before approving its own takeover bid a few months later), we take a look at the mergers and acquisitions that shaped bakery in 2023
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Cakesmiths acquired by Onoré Food Group as LDC exits
European bakery manufacturer buys Bristol-based handmade cakes supplier, affording an exit for its private equity backer LDC
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St Pierre Groupe names Sarah Boddy as new MD
Former commercial director steps up to the leadership role of the Grupo Bimbo-owned bakery supplier headquartered in Didsbury near Manchester
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Warrens Bakery opens first train station outlet in Bath
Continued expansion by the Cornish pasty specialist showcases a remarkable turnaround for the firm, which completed its Company Voluntary Agreement earlier this year
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Bakery in review: the big appointments in 2023
New faces took the reins at major UK bakery businesses and trade bodies in 2023, with Warburtons, Genius and and Nairn’s among them
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Bakery suppliers unveil latest sweet innovations
From cheesecakes and loaf cakes to cookies and biscuits, we round-up the sweet bakery NPD hitting retail and foodservice markets
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Innovative freezing tech behind new flatbread brand
18-18° Flatbread launches its range of three frozen flatbread flavours for London’s retail market
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Just Love looks to expand free-from sweet bakery range
Buoyed by the award-winning success of its gluten-free Happy Birthday Cake, the Welsh manufacturer appears well prepared for significant growth of its brand and production
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Gail’s driving growth and profit at Grain Topco
Parent company reports Gail’s continues to be the faster growing and more profitable part of the group
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Oven supplier Unox declared a ’Great Place To Work’
The Great Place To Work certification scheme recognises workplaces that ‘go above and beyond’
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The Pudding Compartment aiming to double turnover
Cake and biscuits supplier has secured a £100k loan from the Development Bank of Wales and is increasing its floor space to accommodate a new automated production line
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British Bakels buys Renshaw out of administration
Renshaw owner Real Good Food calls in administrators after costs soar and sales fall
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MIWE unveils storage system for par-baked goods
Smartfresh system is claimed to keep goods fresh and reduce energy use
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Ingredients NPD from Dawn Foods, British Bakels and Kerry
A vegan filling, a range of icings, butter sheets, and an enzyme to extend shelf life are among the launches from bakery ingredients suppliers
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Higgidy falls into the red as inflation and investments bite
Premium pastry brand reports a £3.4m loss over a 15-month financial period as a result of rising input costs and disruption from its bakery expansion
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Real Good Food prepares to call in administrators
Cake decoration specialist has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in an attempt to preserve value for creditors
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Greencore reports double-digit revenue growth
Food-to-go manufacturing giant confirms double-digit revenue growth in its latest full-year accounts along with a new revolving credit facility linked to sustainability
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Autumn statement: mixed reaction from baking industry
Despite the Chancellor announcing several initiatives yesterday aimed at helping various businesses, concerns remain for the continued challenges facing craft bakers
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Industry urged to support new lead baker apprenticeship
Level 3 embraces skills needed by modern-day bakers, including leadership of production areas and product development