All News articles – Page 69
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NewsUnox appoints pastry and patisserie expert to grow bakery business
Giacomo Pischiutti has been brought in as UK corporate chef to help develop bakery side of the oven supplier
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NewsCaffè Nero now trading above pre-pandemic levels
The business announced UK sales of £150m in the last six months, an increase of 17% year-on-year.
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NewsFinsbury Food Group acquires snowballs maker Lees
Finsbury has bought the Scotland-based meringue and teacake specialist in a £5.7m deal
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NewsBakers unveil sweet treats for Valentine’s Day 2023
Bakeries including Gail’s, Patisserie Valerie and Just Desserts have unveiled new products for Valentine’s Day
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NewsCherrytree Bakery ramping up production after contract wins
The business is introducing a new production line now and plans to launch a second line in the summer to meet demand
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NewsNew appointments at bakery ingredients suppliers
Dawn Foods and Henley Bridge expand their sales teams, while Silvery Tweed appoints quality manager
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NewsWelsh cake supplier revamps its production facility
The Flint-based business has invested in new equipment following support from the government’s Food Business Investment Scheme
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NewsBirds Bakery raises £93,000 for charity
The bakery, which has 63 stores across the East Midlands, donated money to a variety of organisations including Royal British Legion and Guide Dogs
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NewsJames Pirie & Son wins World Championship Scotch Pie Award
Almost 500 pies were submitted into this year’s awards by 78 butchers, bakers and other pie makers
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NewsHow the cost-of-living crisis has hit sweet bakery market
Discount stores set to benefit as sweet bakery shoppers feel the pinch, according to a new report from Baker & Baker
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NewsBakery deals bolster declining M&A activity in 2022
Mergers and acquisitions in the food and drink industry fell sharply compared to 2022 but was propped up by bakery deals including Grupo Bimbo’s
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NewsMacphie to take on more staff as listings grow
Tannochside workforce to increase to meet growing demand for inclusions from a major desserts supplier
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NewsHannes Berger named CEO of gluten-free supplier Dr Schär
Former North America president takes reins following departure of Philipp Schoeller
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NewsCMA unwinds Jus-Rol takeover by Cérélia
The Competition and Markets Authority ruled that the deal could leave UK retailers and shoppers facing higher prices and lower quality products, but Cérélia intends to appeal
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NewsCould faba beans be the future of British bread?
Scientists believe adding faba – or broad – beans to bread in place of soya might transform the UK diet
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NewsPremier Foods cakes sales dented by Cadbury production line problems
Branded cake sales declined in last quarter but non-branded sales continued their strong growth
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NewsEPP working with Urban Legend to ramp up doughnut production
The equipment supplier had previously kitted the doughnut manufacturer out with a dough divider
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NewsBako launches sourdough loaves under its Finish range
The new range includes white, multi-seed, and three cheese & jalapeno loaves, plus a cheese & onion sourdough baguette
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NewsBread prices: average cost of white loaf up 5p in a month
Shoppers paid an average of £1.46 for an 800g unwrapped white loaf in December, up from £1.41 the previous month
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NewsCost price increases: how are retailers responding to bakers’ requests?
Groceries Code Adjudicator calls on suppliers to answer the 2023 groceries sector survey