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Project D emerges stronger after ‘challenging period’
Profitability returns at Derby-based doughnut specialist after three months of losses and the closure of one of its retail outlets
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Cérélia loses latest appeal over its acquisition of Jus-Rol
Court of Appeal rules in favour of the Competition & Markets Authority, but UK arm of Cérélia says it plans to take appeal to the Supreme Court
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Greggs to trial regenerative wheat in wholemeal bread production
Trial forms part of the Greggs Pledge sustainability goals which include opening school breakfast clubs, reducing food waste and using 100% renewable energy across all operations
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Bakers Basco signs new agreements with Allied Bakeries and Hovis
Membership scheme has expanded its role to become the primary source of investigation and recovery of its equipment for the bakery giants
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Cornish Pasty Week 2024 raises £20k to inspire cooking among school kids
Funds donated by participating Cornish pasty makers will help pay for cookery sessions at local schools and food-related field trips
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Opening Doors #8: new shops for craft bakeries across the UK
Inaugural shop ventures, second retail stores, and refurbishment of a third outlet comprise our latest round-up of new craft bakery openings
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Clean label climbs priority list for food manufacturers, research finds
Study from ingredients supplier Ingredion finds an increasing number of food and drinks manufacturers in Europe are implementing clean label strategies
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Cake Box profits ahead of expectations as growth continues
Egg-free cake specialist is predicting full-year revenue growth of 9% after adding 20 new stores, refreshing branding, and launching a new website and product ranges
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Pieminister unveils new snackable Handy Pies range
Bristol-based premium pie brand launches food-to-go pastries in four flavours, including vegetarian and vegan options
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Bako acquires Northern Irish ingredients manufacturer Finlay’s Foods
The deal is set to open up new markets in Northern Ireland and beyond for the bakery supplier, which is marking its 60th anniversary this year
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Bowla among bakeries vying to become Aldi’s Next Big Thing
Six bakery suppliers are competing to become a Specialbuy at over 1,000 Aldi stores nationwide as the Channel 4 TV show returns for a second series
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Bakers urged to sign up for National Doughnut Week 2024
Businesses can now register to take part in the annual event, which aims to raise money for The Children’s Trust through the sale of doughnuts
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Five reasons to visit UK Food & Drink shows this month
Taking place at the Birmingham NEC from 29 April to 1 May, the shows feature competitions, networking opportunities, and panellist sessions
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Starbucks reveals plans for 100 new UK stores in 2024
Coffee chain reports UK sales up 21.9% to £547.7m in FY23 with commitment to expand shop estate by 100 for second year running
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New white paper aims to inspire tech adoption among SMEs
Government-backed programme Made Smarter joins forces with several tech institutes in the North West to help demystify digital transformation for food and drink manufacturers
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Research finds food brand innovation on the rise in 2024
Findings from TraceGains’ recent survey showed an increase in NPD investments this year among food makers as well as greater supply chain traceability and use of sustainable ingredients
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Jason’s Sourdough growth drives £8m investment in new site for Geary’s Bakeries
The manufacturing facility, expected to be operational in Q2 2025, is over the road from its existing site in Glenfield and will help Geary’s meet demand for its Jason’s Sourdough brand
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Baker & Baker fined £400k after worker loses leg from incident
Wirral-headquartered sweet treats manufacturer “extremely sorry” for the incident and promises to instil robust health and safety culture to prevent repeat
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Hovis profits and turnover soar under new management team
First financial results under new management at the bread giant reports operating profit of £3.2m following a £24.5m loss the previous period
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Pork Farms fined £800k after two workers lose fingers in bakery accidents
Lack of adequate guarding of conveyors was to blame for ’precentable’ hand injuries suffered by young workers at two different Nottingham bakeries in 2022