All News articles – Page 62
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NewsOwn-label sales drive sweet treat growth at Premier Foods
Non-branded sweet treats sales rise 30.5%, more than making up for a drop in branded revenue
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NewsFatherson Bakery to enter voluntary liquidation
Rising ingredients and transport costs, as well as months of “non payments” by a large retailer, are among the challenges the business faced
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NewsJones Village Bakery recruits for 30 night jobs
The Wrexham-based business is looking to hire a fresh batch of night shift workers at its Minera site to support continued sales growth
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NewsPizza targeted as Action on Salt renews calls for salt tax
Research by the campaign group found that some pizzas contain more than a day’s allowance of salt, but the Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Association disagrees with the findings
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NewsFSS launches advanced allergen training for businesses
The interactive online training tool will help bakery businesses get a better understanding of food hypersensitivities and the legal requirements
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NewsGreggs sales soar by 17% despite challenging climate
Sales grew to £609m for the first 19 weeks of 2023 as Greggs outlines plans to further expand its estate and develop logistics
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NewsGovernment debating Allergy Tsar appointment
Debate follows renewed calls from bereaved mothers and food industry chiefs to help avoid ‘entirely preventable’ allergy-related deaths
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NewsSt Pierre and Baker Street see strong growth for Q1
Improved distribution and merchandising for St Pierre resulted in a 123% rise for the brioche brand, while the Baker Street range also saw an uplift
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NewsFourth Tasty by Greggs café opened in Primark store
Described as ’perfect for Instagram and TikTok feeds’, the 102-seat café features doughnut-inspired seating booths and a sausage roll swing
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NewsGenius Foods names Adam Smart as new CEO
Former PepsiCo Ireland general manager takes the reins at the gluten-free specialist following its acquisition by Katjes Greenfood
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NewsCarrs Pasties to open fourth shop in Bolton
Found in Horwich, the new site represents the family-run firm’s first shop at a retail and leisure park
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NewsSupermarkets cut price of own-label bread
Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco are among the retailers to cut the price of own-label loaves, with one slashing prices by 21%
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NewsBako partners with home delivery service to support bakers
The partnership is designed to help local bakers expand their offerings and increase basket spend
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NewsTesco unveils ‘super lean’ in-store bakery operation
British Baker exclusive: the retailer, in partnership with Mono, has developed a unit which allows it to bake in space-challenged stores
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NewsFree webinar: How is the healthy snacking trend playing out in 2023?
Hosted by British Baker’s sister title BakeryandSnacks, the webinar will explore how the healthy snack trend is shaping consumer behaviour
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NewsFiona Cairns bakery installs 4,500sqm of solar panels
The Leicestershire-based luxury cake supplier received funding support from Lloyds Bank to help meet its green ambition
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NewsMimi’s Bakehouse named Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24
The Edinburgh bakery claimed the overall title ahead of 70 other businesses in the annual event hosted by trade body Scottish Bakers
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NewsCooks Coffee turns to acquisitions to support UK growth
The franchise chain operator, which owns Esquires Coffee and Triple Two Coffee, is “seeking to acquire synergistic businesses”
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NewsDeadline for Baking Industry Awards 2023 extended
With entries flooding in, British Baker has extended the deadline to Monday 15 May
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NewsProject D launches £400k crowdfunding campaign
Product innovation, retail expansion, and key hires are among the investment priorities as it looks to more than triple its revenue by 2026