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NewsGreggs pledges free school meals in first sustainability plan
The commitment is one of 10 targets set out in the company’s first full sustainability plan based around communities, the environment and business
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Cybake forms alliance with Parallel Purchasing
The partnership will see the two companies work together on procurement cost-saving projects for bakery clients, with Parallel Purchasing using Cybake as its primary procurement software
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Retailers reveal hot cross bun ranges for Easter 2021
Aldi, Asda and M&S are among those to unveil hot cross bun NPD with flavours including salted caramel & Belgian chocolate and strawberries & cream
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Doughnut maker Project D to accept cryptocurrency
The Derby-based bakery says accepting virtual currencies such as Bitcoin is a logical step after moving its business online
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Consumers, Covid and clean label baking – what’s next?
British Baker is to host a webinar on 18 March exploring what clean label means to consumers and the industry, as well as the reformulation challenges that may arise as part of the clean label journey
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Pladis appoints inclusion & diversity advisory board
Dame Kelly Holmes, Ade Adepitan MBE, Alastair Campbell and Stevie Spring CBE are among the advisory board members
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Branded coffee shops take 40% sales hit from Covid-19
The World Coffee Portal’s Project Café UK 2021 report says the segment is now down to 2013 levels with £2bn wiped from its market value
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Finsbury Food Group optimistic despite revenue fall
Pre-tax profits were also down in the six months to 26 December 2020 but the group is confident it will bounce back as restrictions ease
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M&S rolls out biscuit and cake hybrid
The bakery fusion takes inspiration from a meringue, chocolate chip cookie and Bakewell tart
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Bakers prepare for Real Bread Week 2021
The week-long event kicks off on 20 February with a host of activities and classes designed to celebrate additive-free loaves
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Bako reports 12% annual rise in Select range sales
The bakery ingredients wholesaler says the figure shows the independent bakery sector is buoyant despite the pandemic
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Pladis pledges total removal of black plastic packaging
The McVitie’s owner will also eliminate PVDC film from its portfolio by June 2021 as it looks to reduce its environmental impact
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ABST conference goes virtual for 2021
The Alliance for Bakery Students & Trainees has moved its annual conference, which usually takes place at Alton Towers Hotel, to a virtual event
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Hummingbird Bakery bought in pre-pack administration deal
The London-based bakery has been acquired by investment firm Acropolis Capital securing the ongoing operation of three sites
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Bells Food Group upgrades Scotch pie line
The line, which has been supplied by EPP, is due to come online in April will replace its existing Comas line
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Irwin’s Bakery extends Lidl Northern Ireland contract
The deal is worth £2.7m annually and has helped Irwin’s increase production, create more local jobs and expand its range of products
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Border Biscuits marks £1m charity donation milestone
The business donates 10% of its profits to causes through its in-house charity, Border Biscuits Community Support
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Crosstown Doughnuts trials ‘dark retail’ delivery hubs
The doughnut specialist is rolling out its new model in Cambridge and Walthamstow after its online sales increased by 600% compared to 2019
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Equipment round-up: new bakery kit unveiled
A dough checkweigher, slicer, and sheet cake icing line are among the latest pieces of equipment to be announced, alongside an extension of Brook and Hobart’s supplier relationship
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New York Bakery Co unveils sourdough deli bagel
The sourdough bagels tap into increased demand for sourdough products as well as sandwich alternatives
