All British Baker articles in May 2021
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NewsFerrero firm acquires Burton’s Biscuit Company
As part of the deal the Italian confectionery giant’s company will take over production facilities in Blackpool, Dorset, Edinburgh, Livingston, Llantarnam and the Isle of Arran
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InterviewGenesis Bakery on Biscakes, ownership and working with M&S
Commercial director JP Lyttle discusses how the business has changed since it was saved from administration in 2019 and how its relationship with M&S has developed
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Promotional featureMastering modern bakery challenges
Bakeries have spent the last year navigating national lockdowns and continuous changes to their business, finding themselves having to switch up their products, manufacturing processes and reviewing costs. Multivac investigates ways in which they can successfully ride the waves of change.
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NewsFederation of Bakers welcomes Baker & Baker to the fold
The company, launched in April as a standalone business after separating from CSM Bakery Solutions, joins as an associate member
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NewsHiggidy, Vale of Mowbray and Pleesecakes unveil savoury NPD
A burger inspired cheesecake, flavoured pork pies and a selection of vegetarian picnic bites are among the latest savoury baked products to be unveiled
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NewsWarburtons launches cake range under Ellie Warburtons name
The new product line of premium sweet treats will go on sale at Yorkshire pop-ups and online during a six-month trial
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NewsPlanet Doughnut scales up production following £115,000 grant
The Shropshire company has moved into a new bakery and is recruiting more staff after receiving the windfall from the Marches Building Investment Grant
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NewsFinsbury on track for £15m profit as it reintroduces dividend
The cake, bread and morning goods manufacturer said the strong trading has been driven by improving volume performance and optimising its bakery operations
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NewsBakery optimisation webinar: meet the panellists
BakeTran director Stanley Cauvain and Peter Thomson, bakery applications specialist at IFF, are set to share their knowledge on how to optimise bakery production for the post-Covid era
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NewsBakery NPD: the latest in desserts, doughnuts and biscuits
Sweet shop-inspired doughnuts, indulgent cheesecakes and Jaffa Cake/doughnut hybrids are among the latest new products to hit the bakery scene
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NewsNational Doughnut Week gears up to celebrate 30 years
The weeklong doughnut celebration takes place from 10-18 July and sees bakers across the country donate money from doughnut sales to charity The Children’s Trust
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NewsDoughnut Time invests in new unit for gluten-free NPD
The indulgent doughnut specialist has unveiled a 10-strong range of gluten-free treats which are produced at a brand-new production unit
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NewsJobs at risk at Warburtons Wednesbury bakery
The UK’s biggest bread brand has entered into consultation with employees at the West Midlands bakery as it reviews its crewing requirements
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NewsHovis Belfast strike action to end as pay deal is struck
Employees will return to work at Hovis’ site on Apollo Road tomorrow morning (25 May) following an 11-day strike over pay
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InterviewVideo: John Lindsay outlines plans for Baker & Baker
The CEO discusses his immediate plans for the newly formed company following its separation from CSM Bakery Solutions
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NewsVillage Bakery launches scholarship programme
The family-owned bakery business has launched a £3,000-a-year scholarship in a bid to help raise standards in the food industry
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NewsHarry Gow extends home deliveries to north of Scotland
The Scottish bakery has expanded the reach of its delivery service, which offers consumers a range of products in bakery boxes, to Aberdeen and Dundee
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NewsZeelandia UK to acquire fillings specialist John Morley
Production of John Morley’s fruit fillings, mincemeat and more will remain at its Congleton site in Cheshire but it will now fall under Zeelandia’s Flemings division
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NewsBritish Sandwich Week: nation’s favourite fillings revealed
Brits like to keep it simple when it comes to sandwiches, according to recent research by Hello Fresh which revealed the nation’s favourite fillings
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NewsDawn, Macphie and Henley Bridge debut new bakery ingredients
There’s a whole host of new launches for professional bakers and dessert markers from plant-based cream to a coffee-inspired fudge icing, chocolate decorations and more