All News articles – Page 38
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NewsPladis UK&I names Molle-McConnell as new VP of R&D
Experienced R&D leader joins the McVitie’s, Jacob’s and Carr’s owner to help enhance innovation in sweet and savoury biscuits and cakes
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NewsTop biscuit debuts of the year: McVitie’s, Tim Tam, and more
On National Biscuit Day, we look back at the UK’s most interesting biscuit launches over the past year including White Chocolate Disgestives, Secret Centre Biscuits, and Creme Egg Cookies
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NewsDoughnotts rolling out 10p Freddo doughnut for one day only
Nottingham-based brand is providing some short but sweet relief from inflation and the cost-of-living crisis with its retro-priced doughnut topped with a Freddo chocolate bar
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NewsStart up loan helps Eko Bakery bring authentic African bread to Newport
Lagos-born Adekunle Ashaolu uses a £25k loan from the British Business Bank to launch a start-up producing the sweet bread for a growing Nigerian community in South Wales
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NewsHame Bakery creates new butteries with less fat and salt
With popularity of the traditional savoury rolls dwindling among younger, health-aware consumers, the family-owned business utilised FDF Scotland funding to reformulate its recipe
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NewsBakkavor returns to UK volume growth in first quarter of 2024
Food-to-go giant reports 3.2% growth in like-for-like revenue across the group with continued focus on efficiency leading to improved guidance on full-year operating profit
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NewsPukka appoints new CEO and unveils five-year growth strategy
Isaac Fisher steps up to the leadership role at the family-owned savoury pastry specialist with plans to further develop its production site in Leicestershire
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NewsGood Guys Bakehouse raises £550k to grow savoury biscuits range
Funding from a trio of heavyweight FMCG angel investors will be used by the challenger brand to ramp up marketing, expand its team, and support new listings and NPD
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NewsPlanet Doughnut closes five shops due to trading difficulties
Shrewsbury-based doughnut brand will continue operating three retail sites, which are to be rebranded, alongside a ‘thriving’ wholesale business
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NewsDean’s of Huntly secures £750k financing to boost shortbread exports
Family-owned business will use the trade finance to buy new equipment and increase the workforce at its Aberdeenshire production site
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NewsBakery brands secure retail listings for new products
High-protein rolls from Bertie’s Bakery and garlic & coriander naan bites from Baked Earth Bakery have secured listings
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NewsPremier Foods profits jump as volumes recover
Mr Kipling manufacturer reports growth of 15.1% in revenue and 14% in trading profit during its latest financial year
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NewsGail’s Bakery to open first site in Waitrose Canary Wharf
Set to open on 6 June, the site will operate as a first-of-its-kind takeaway bakery for the brand where customers can purchase bread, baked goods, and speciality coffee
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NewsTesco trials ‘bake on the shop floor’ model for in-store bakery
Currently in operation at the Twickenham Express store, the model incorporates an oven, cooling rack, and loose product display cassettes in just over one square metre of floor space
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NewsBaker & Baker and Premier Foods among firms to announce new appointments
Experienced professionals are assuming roles including COO, non-executive director, technical manager, and head of innovation & training
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NewsPret to add six new shops in Scotland via franchise partner
Glasgow-based Joup Group has received a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK to set up six new franchises of the food-to-go chain and take over three existing sites
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NewsBread Spread bakery range recalled due to listeria risk
FSA issued an alert on chilled and ready-to-eat items made by the Southall-based supplier advising cosumers not to eat them
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NewsGreggs continues sales growth and estate expansion into 2024
Bakery chain reports a 7.4% increase in like-for-like sales in its Q1 trading update thanks to strong performances across all channels
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NewsSalted caramel brownie 'rushed to shelves' after Britain's Best Cake win
East Anglian bakery chain reveals details behind the creation of its award-winning salted caramel & almond brownie recently crowned Britain’s Best Cake 2024
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NewsDoughnotts adapts sweet treats for delivery service relaunch
Nottingham-based doughnut specialist has brought back its online nationwide delivery service and has adapted some of its classic recipes for transportation