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New York Bakery Co launches cheese bagel to out-of-home sector
New York Bakery Co has released a freeze-thaw version of its cheese bagel for out-of-home (OOH) outlets.
Burtree Puddings to supply Christmas puddings for English Heritage visitors
Darlington-based artisan pudding producer Burtree Puddings will be distributing Christmas puddings to English Heritage shops across the nation after landing a deal with the charity.
Co-op profits down by over 50%
Profits at the Co-op Group more than halved to £17m in the first six months of the year, hit by the group's three-year plan to rebuild the business.
Great British Biscotti Co moves to new premises as demand surges
New Forest-based artisan bakery Great British Biscotti Co is moving to a new site in Christchurch, Dorset, and will be open for business next week.
Co-op overhauls own-label range
A range of bakery products are set to be repackaged as The Co-op shakes up its 3,500-line own-label offer.
The Fine Cheese Co creates ‘unique’ type of toast
Exporter of artisan British cheeses The Fine Cheese Co has joined forces with cheese-maker Joe Schneider to create the thin and crispy pack - ‘Stichelton Toast’.
NPDs from Hovis and New York Bakery
Bakery giants Hovis and New York Bakery Co (NYBC) have both added new products to their ranges, with Hovis introducing Wholemeal & Tasty Spelt loaf and NYBC announcing a Cheese Bagel variant.
Pantheon appoints new sales director
Lancashire-based business Pantheon Catering Equipment has appointed Stuart Hayes as its new sales director.
Foodwrap Co launches new website
An independent supplier of vegetable papers to the baking industry, Foodwrap Co, has designed a brand new website aimed to provide an improved experience for existing and new customers.
Pasty firm starts concept store roll-out
West Cornwall Pasty Co will open West Cornwall Food Co stores nationally ‘in the coming months’, following a successful inaugural trial in Canterbury.
McColl’s to buy 298 Co-op stores
Convenience store and newsagent operator McColl’s has agreed to buy 298 stores from The Co-operative Group, in a deal worth £117m.
Denbigh craft baker changes name
Henllan Bread, as it has been known since 1908, will now be known as Henllan Bakery, which it said is to better reflect the range of products it now sells.
Soreen launches malt loaf bar
Malt loaf maker Soreen has expanded its product range with the launch of Soreen Loaf Bars.
Pantheon revamps convection oven range
The three-strong CO Convection Oven range from Lancashire-based Pantheon Catering Equipment has been improved.
Country Choice launches sausage rolls
Kent-based Country Choice is offering a range of bake-from-frozen sausage rolls under the name The Sausage Roll Co.
Co-op boss takes pay cut as profits dip
The Co-operative Group has reported 3.3% underlying profit growth in food sales, up to £250m for the 52 weeks to 2 January 2016.
Grocery prices drop for 4th consecutive month
The cost of groceries has dropped for the fourth month in a row, according to mySupermarket.co.uk.
The New York Bakery Co launches wholemeal bagel
The wholemeal bagels from The New York Bakery Co (NYBC) are low in saturated fat and are a source of fibre.
Le Pain Quotidien’s former MD opens artisan bakery in Bristol
Pinkmans aims to be the “go-to place” for Bristol foodies, with Steven Whibley as a co-founder.
New York Bakery Co launches poppy seed bagel
Newly introduced poppy seed bagels from the New York Bakery Co are on sale in Asda for an RRP of £1.50 for a 360g pack.
Krazi Baker launches bakery classes
Mark Douglas, owner of Northern Irish bakery Krazi Baker, has opened a cookery school to raise awareness of traditional Irish griddle breads.
Grocery prices lowest in over a year
The cost of a basket of 35 popular products – including white bread – fell £85.80 in January, the cheapest it has been in more than a year.
Coffee Republic strikes new deal with Midcounties Co-operative
The Midcounties Co-operative has launched a new franchise partnership with coffee chain Coffee Republic.
5 things YOU need to know about Warrens Bakery
British Baker profiles Cornwall-based Warrens Bakery and takes at look at the key areas where it excels.
Southern Co-op Christmas LFLs up 4.7%
Convenience store retailer The Southern Co-operative saw a like-for-like (LFL) sales increase of 4.7% across the three weeks to 3 January.
Discounters benefit at Christmas amid 0.2% drop in grocery sales
Continuing price deflation meant there was no Christmas uplift for the British grocery market as sales fell 0.2% on last year. But Waitrose, The Co-operative and Sainsbury’s successfully grew ahead of the market.
West Cornwall Pasty Co suffers pre-tax loss
The UK’s largest pasty operator has announced an underlying profit of £551,000, despite having posted a pre-tax loss of £195,000.
Village Bakery bids to build £16m plant
Village Bakery, the Wrexham-based craft business, has applied for planning permission to build a new £16m plant.
10 magical mince pies you'll want to munch right now
Mince pies hold a special place in the hearts of the British public, comforting, portable and one of the few British Christmas bakes only a few “don’t really like”. British Baker takes a look at 10 great places to buy these little pieces of festive heaven:
10 patisseries YOU must visit
With Marc Patisserie opening in Selfridges, British Baker looks at 10 other great patisseries located throughout the UK to inspire you.
Irish Pride collapse recriminations
A new independent accountant’s report has suggested that Irish bakery Irish Pride, which is shortly due to be sold out of receivership, could have been saved by taking the examinership option in June.
Seven day news round-up
Here’s the British Baker guide to the past seven days and all the stories you need to inform your business decisions.
Top five stories in past seven days
A week is a long time in bakery – or so it seems. But you can catch up here with our round-up of the biggest stories of the past seven days.
Village Bakery extends Co-op contract
Wrexham-based Village Bakery has received a double boost from winning an award and an extended contract with supermarket chain The Co-operative.
Scottish co-operative launches premium doughnut range
Scotland’s largest independent co-operative has announced the launch of a new premium doughnut range.
Cleaning fluid found on Co-op doughnuts
Co-operative shoppers in Oswestry, Shropshire have been left feeling ill after eating doughnuts that had been contaminated with cleaning fluid.
Wholesaler Bidvest changes name
UK foodservice provider Bidvest 3663 will now be known as Bidvest Foodservice.
West Cornwall Pasty Co sees 6% LFL growth
The new owners of West Cornwall Pasty Co have seen like-for-like (LFL) sales growth of 6% in the year since they took over, it has been revealed.
Last chance to enter the Baking Industry Awards
The entry for British Baker’s prestigious Baking Industry Awards has been extended.
Great North Pie Co. takes Supreme Champion title
A chicken, mushroom, English mustard and cream pie made by Great North Pie Co. has taken home the title of Supreme Champion at this year’s world-renowned British Pie Awards.
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