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Jason’s Sourdough growth drives £8m investment in new site for Geary’s Bakeries
The manufacturing facility, expected to be operational in Q2 2025, is over the road from its existing site in Glenfield and will help Geary’s meet demand for its Jason’s Sourdough brand
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Baker & Baker fined £400k after worker loses leg from incident
Wirral-headquartered sweet treats manufacturer “extremely sorry” for the incident and promises to instil robust health and safety culture to prevent repeat
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Hovis profits and turnover soar under new management team
First financial results under new management at the bread giant reports operating profit of £3.2m following a £24.5m loss the previous period
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Pork Farms fined £800k after two workers lose fingers in bakery accidents
Lack of adequate guarding of conveyors was to blame for ’precentable’ hand injuries suffered by young workers at two different Nottingham bakeries in 2022
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Shortlist revealed for Scottish Baker of the Year 2024/25
Harry Gow, Stephens Bakery, Mimi’s Bakehouse and Fisher & Donaldson are among those in the running for the award, with the winners revealed at a gala dinner on 11 May
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Bakery brands roll out new pastries, cakes, and sweet treats
Eton mess cake bars, Twix secret centre biscuits, cinnamon buns, and mega loaf cakes are among the latest launches in the sweet bakery arena
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Free Warburtons crumpet initiative returns to Morrisons Cafés for Easter
A third partnership between the bread and retail giants allows adult and children to receive a free plate of crumpets when asking for Ellen
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Lidl and Wildfarmed among speakers for 2024 BSB Spring conference
Lidl’s head of buying for bakery, Wildfarmed’s head of grocery, and managing director of Just Love Food Company are to share their thoughts on driving growth and NPD at the event on 18 April 2024
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Jones Village Bakery on the hunt for 20 new apprentices
Wrexham-based company is looking for the next generation of bakers to help it keep up with growing demand for its baked goods
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Australian biscuit brand Tim Tam lands UK listings with Waitrose and Ocado
The ‘favourite chocolaty biscuit’ from Australia has been rolled out for UK consumers in three flavour variations – Original, Dark, and Chewy Caramel
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Stateside Foods fined £800k after workers suffer ‘life changing’ injuries
Bolton-based pizza manufacturer pleads guilty to breaching health and safety regulations as investigation finds it did not adequately guard machinery
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Greggs back to normal after IT issue closes shops nationwide
Stores were unable to accept card payments this morning meaning many were forced to close or take orders via delivery apps or cash
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Hovis to grow healthy bread offerings via Modern Baker brand licensing deal
Bread giant signs a three-year agreement with the Superloaf creators to develop, manufacture, and distribute new healthy bakery products
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Signature Flatbreads recalls wraps from Aldi stores after suspected tampering
The Dunstable-based manufacturer is working with relevant food and police agencies to investigate the cause of potential metal contamination in own-label tortilla wraps
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Entry deadlines extended for Britain’s Best Cake and Loaf 2024 competitions
Bakers now have until Monday 25 March to submit their cakes or loaves for this year’s competitions taking place at the NEC Birmingham next month
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Genius Foods losses deepen to £2.4m in first year under new owner
Edinburgh-based gluten-free bakery supplier reports £2.4m loss from continuing operations for the year of its takeover by Katjes, despite sales improving by almost 6%
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Tipiak switches to 100% Fairtrade chocolate and free-range eggs
French supplier boosts ethical credentials of its authentic thaw and serve products, sold frozen to UK foodservice operators
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New faces at Bells of Lazonby, Macphie, and Henley Bridge
A new finance director, chairman, and various senior management roles are among the appointments announced at ingredients manufacturers and bakery suppliers
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Murdoch Allan expands to Dundee with bakery acquisition
Scottish bakery has made a “significant step forward” in its expansion plans with the deal enabling production outside of Aberdeenshire for the first time
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Ingenious ingredients: suppliers unveil new bakery enhancers
A rye bread enzyme solution, vegan cake mix, artisan-style inclusions, and budget-friendly chocolate drops are among the recently launched ingredients for bakery