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Forge Bakehouse rescued from administration to save 47 jobs
Sheffield-based bakery chain has been restructured under its owner company to safeguard its workforce and look towards continued growth
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Opening Doors #6: new shops unveiled by craft bakers
Inaugural cafés and estate expansions of craft bakery businesses across the length and breadth of England are featured in our final round-up of 2023
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ADM set to acquire UK flavour and ingredients supplier FDL
The American agribusiness giant looks set to continue expansion of its nutrition business portfolio after agreeing to purchase the London-headquartered manufacturer
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New code of practice outlines fair sharing of tips
The government had published a draft code that prevents foodservice employers from pocketing tips, gratuities and service charges
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Bakery in review: the biggest investments of 2023
From Jones Village Bakery’s new pancake production prowess and Guenther’s bun deal to Incredo’s sweet funding, we glance back through the year’s biggest investments made across the UK baking industry
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Allergy information should be mandatory on menus, says FSA
The Food Standards Agency is to contact ministers to discuss mandating the inclusion of allergy information on coffee shop and restaurant menus, and will provide guidance in the meantime
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Bakery in review: the key mergers and acquisitions of 2023
From British Bakel’s recent acquisition of Renshaw to Finsbury buying snowball specialist Lees (before approving its own takeover bid a few months later), we take a look at the mergers and acquisitions that shaped bakery in 2023
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Greggs opens landmark 500th franchise shop
The milestone in the bakery chain’s estate expansion highlights the success of its franchise model in driving its long-term business growth strategy
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Cakesmiths acquired by Onoré Food Group as LDC exits
European bakery manufacturer buys Bristol-based handmade cakes supplier, affording an exit for its private equity backer LDC
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St Pierre Groupe names Sarah Boddy as new MD
Former commercial director steps up to the leadership role of the Grupo Bimbo-owned bakery supplier headquartered in Didsbury near Manchester
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Warrens Bakery opens first train station outlet in Bath
Continued expansion by the Cornish pasty specialist showcases a remarkable turnaround for the firm, which completed its Company Voluntary Agreement earlier this year
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Cooplands reports £9.8m loss as input costs rise
Despite revenue growth recorded in its latest financial period, inflation of raw materials forced the Scarborough-headquartered bakery chain owned by EG Group into the red
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Cheran’s Bakery to open new shops after crowdfunding success
Sweet treat specialist set to open new shops in Kent and beyond having hit its £225k goal on the Seedrs crowdfunding platform
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Compleat Food Group’s net zero targets validated by SBTi
Owner of bakery brands Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, and Wrights has set a goal of eliminating all greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and value chain by 2040
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Roberts donates 150,000 baked goods to charities for Christmas
The initiative will see more than 150,000 products – a mix of rolls and loaves – distributed with help from FareShare and Community Shop
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Bakery in review: the big appointments in 2023
New faces took the reins at major UK bakery businesses and trade bodies in 2023, with Warburtons, Genius and and Nairn’s among them
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Scotch pie makers shortlisted for 2024 world championships
A total of 55 bakers and butchers are in the running for honours across 10 categories at the annual competition organised by trade body Scottish Bakers
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Bakery in review 2023
British Baker looks back at the highlights of the baking industry in 2023, from the big investments and acquisitions to top launches, and new faces leading the charge
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The Artisan Collective 2024: programme
The community will gather to celebrate artisan bakeries and the people behind them on Tuesday 30 January at The Compound in Birmingham
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Stephens Bakery expands with third drive-thru site
Dunfermline-based, family-run business considers drive-thrus a key aspect to its retail estate with latest site creating 18 new jobs