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Promise Gluten Free sells majority stake to Mayfair Equity Partners
Irish free-from bakery supplier Promise Gluten Free has sold its majority stake to private equity firm Mayfair Equity Partners.
Windmill Bakery director given suspended jail sentence
A director of Coventry-based Windmill Bakery risks going to prison if he continues to breach an injunction to not use Bakers Basco’s bread baskets.
Warrens Bakery steps up UK growth with second Hampshire opening
Warrens Bakery will open its second store in Hampshire at The Marlands shopping centre in Southampton as part of its plans for UK growth.
Patisserie Valerie opens in former Maison Blanc and extends Sainsbury’s tie-up
Patisserie Holdings is further expanding its presence with the acquisition of four former Maison Blanc sites and the extension of a retail tie-up with Sainsbury’s.
Tesco set to roll out same-day delivery nationwide
Tesco has claimed to be the first retailer to offer nationwide same-day grocery delivery.
Do you have a star product in your festive line-up?
Entry is now open for the 2017 British Baker Christmas Stars competition – the ideal way for your products to stand out in the festive crowd.
Jacob’s Oddities axed by Pladis
Bagged savoury biscuit range Jacob’s Oddities has been axed by Pladis following a six-year spell.
VIDEO: Lola’s Bakery aims to expand to 20-30 sites in London
Following the first site opening of the Lola’s Bakery concept in West Hampstead, managing director Asher Budwig tells British Baker he would like to see 20-30 stores in London.
GroceryAid helps record number of people
GroceryAid, the trading name of the National Grocers’ Benevolent Fund, has revealed that more than 14,000 people turned to them for assistance in the 12 months ending 31 March 2017.
Swifts raises money for charity with ‘bread hogs’
South Shropshire-based bakers Swifts has donated proceeds from its recently developed hedgehog-shaped bread to The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS).
Helen’s Gluten Free Baking Mixes secure Waitrose listing
Free-from brand Helen’s has secured a listing at Waitrose for its four-strong range of Gluten Free Baking Mixes.
Full English with a stuffed crust? Get ready for breakfast pizza
Breakfast pizzas are the next big thing, according to Kara Foodservice, part of Finsbury Food Group.
Muffin Break adds ‘Big Top Muffin’ to Curious Creations range
Retail bakery chain Muffin Break has extended its Curious Creations range with the Big Top Muffin.
Premier Foods Q1: Cake sales growth offset by grocery brands decline
New gluten-free Mr Kipling products have helped drive growth in Premier Foods’ cake division – although a steep drop in sales of grocery lines has dragged down the company’s overall performance.
Warrens launches vegan pasty range
The Vegan Pasty range from Warrens Bakery was in response to ‘huge demand’ according to the Cornish business.
Sandwiches top lunch choice for Brits
New research by Kettle Chips has highlighted that Brits are creatures of habit when it comes to lunchtime choices, eating the same thing three times a week.
Pastry chef crowned UK Junior Chocolate Master 2017
Twenty-three-year-old Gabriella Cugno, who works as a pastry chef at London’s Ritz Hotel, has been named UK Junior Chocolate Master 2017.
New Black Tuxedo tulip muffin wrap from i2r
i2r Packaging Solutions has released a new Black Tuxedo range, which it says will provide customers with "a premium look".
Selling like hot cakes: Get your tickets for the Baking Industry Awards now!
Tickets for the hottest date on the baking industry calendar are selling out fast!
10 steps to ‘best Brexit outcome’ for food industry
Food industry groups including the Federation of Bakers and the National Association of British and Irish Flour Millers have set out 10 Brexit negotiation priorities to protect the food and farming sector.
Marriage & Sons miller awarded advanced diploma
A Marriage & Sons miller has become one of only 24 people to be awarded the UK Advanced Milling Diploma in the past decade.
Costa unveils nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee
Coffee chain Costa has added Nitro Cold Brew Coffee to its menu.
Supermarkets unveil bakery NPD for Christmas 2017
British Baker presents a round-up of the festive baked treats set to appear on supermarket shelves in the coming months.
Unifiller launches new depositors
A new range of Pro Series Food Service depositors from portioning equipment manufacturer Unifiller Systems are designed for 'the rigorous demands' of the foodservice sector, according to the company.
Needham expands food-grade printer range
A new range from Needham Coding includes specialist food-grade, ultra-violet, heavy pigment and small character models.
Greggs extends limited-edition summer menu
Six new summer products from Greggs are in shops now, where they will remain until 13 September.
Family-run Talerddig Bakery up for sale
Family-owned Talerddig Bakery, founded in 1925, is selling its business, equipment, freehold and fleet of vehicles.
Sonneveld and Credin partner for UK cake ingredients launch
Sonneveld is widening its UK product range by forming a joint venture with Credin.
Finsbury UK bakery sales down 1.4% in full-year figures
Declining prices have contributed to a 1.4% drop in UK bakery turnover at Finsbury Food Group.
Krispy Kreme launches American-themed doughnut range
Doughnut brand Krispy Kreme has unveiled four limited-edition American-inspired doughnuts to its collection as part of its 80th anniversary.
Baking Industry Awards 2017 finalists announced
Giddy-up bakers – it’s the moment that you’ve been waiting for – the 2017 Baking Industry Award finalists have been announced.
Waitrose hires first director of food service
Waitrose has recruited its first director of food service Simon Burgess as the retailer taps growth in casual dining and grazing.
Bells of Lazonby secures export deal with Australian bakery business
Gluten-free family bakery Bells of Lazonby has secured an export deal with Australian business Bakery Depot to send its We Love Cake brand Down Under.
How Olivia’s Artisan Bakery was resurrected as Great Northern Bakehouse
Great Northern Bakehouse managing director Ian Cross on transforming Olivia’s Artisan Bakery into a growing wholesale business.
Warburtons helps children learn importance of wheat
Warburtons is helping children learn about wheat and sustainable farming by visiting working farms.
Game of Scones? TV show’s baker launches themed products through Deliveroo
An actor who played an apprentice baker in Game of Thrones has opened a bakery inspired by the TV show.
Tasties of Chester rescued from administration
Food-to-go supplier Tasties of Chester has been rescued from administration in a deal that has saved 188 jobs.
Lola’s Cupcakes launches first bakery in West Hampstead
Lola’s Cupcakes’ has opened its first bakery site - Lola's Bakery - in West Hampstead, London, which will begin operating from today (13 July 2017).
National Doughnut Week raises over £25k for The Children’s Trust
National Doughnut Week has raised £25,131 for charity The Children’s Trust.
RedBlack Software offers ordering system for wholesale craft bakers
RedBlack Software has launched a new online ordering system for wholesale craft bakers.
Unilever Food Solutions offers authentic taste for bakers with new guide
Cornbread and tacos feature in a guide designed to help chefs and bakers boost profit by offering tastes of America, Canada and Mexico.
Warburtons products secure KLBD kosher certification
A wide range of Warburtons products – including bread and morning goods - have been certified kosher.
Adelie Foods set to axe 180 jobs at Middlesbrough site
Food-to-go business Adelie Foods has ceased production at its Middlesbrough plant, putting 180 jobs at risk.
Wasabi to open Japanese-inspired bakery in Cambridge
Social media has been set alight with talk of ‘the Asian answer to Greggs’, which will open in Cambridge this Saturday (15 July).
Kara expands Indulgent Cake Collection with seasonal trio
Kara, the foodservice brand of Finsbury Food Group, has extended its Indulgent Cake Collection with three new autumn-inspired cakes.
Muffin Break extends Curious Creations range with two new additions
Retail bakery chain Muffin Break has unveiled the Eton Mess Muffin and Eton Mess Muffin Shake to its Curious Creations range.
Cornelius supports Sparkle Foundation project
Speciality ingredients supplier Cornelius has backed UK charity The Sparkle Foundation to provide children with an education, nutrition and medical support across 17 rural villages in Malawi, Africa.
Too Good poll: 10 things not to say to a coeliac
Free-from brand Too Good To Be Gluten Free has revealed the top 10 most annoying questions to ask coeliacs in its latest poll.
Pope rules out use of gluten-free bread at Holy Communion
Pope Francis has said that bread used to celebrate Christian service the Eucharist must not be gluten-free bread, but can be produced from genetically modified organisms.
Iceland unveils ‘slow dough’ breads, extends Millie’s bake-at-home range
Frozen food specialist Iceland is today (10 July) rolling out a new fresh Luxury Bread range to Iceland stores across the country, and extending the Millie's Cookies bake-off range.
Promise Gluten Free sells majority stake to Mayfair Equity Partners
Irish free-from bakery supplier Promise Gluten Free has sold its majority stake to private equity firm Mayfair Equity Partners.
Windmill Bakery director given suspended jail sentence
A director of Coventry-based Windmill Bakery risks going to prison if he continues to breach an injunction to not use Bakers Basco’s bread baskets.
Warrens Bakery steps up UK growth with second Hampshire opening
Warrens Bakery will open its second store in Hampshire at The Marlands shopping centre in Southampton as part of its plans for UK growth.
Patisserie Valerie opens in former Maison Blanc and extends Sainsbury’s tie-up
Patisserie Holdings is further expanding its presence with the acquisition of four former Maison Blanc sites and the extension of a retail tie-up with Sainsbury’s.
Tesco set to roll out same-day delivery nationwide
Tesco has claimed to be the first retailer to offer nationwide same-day grocery delivery.
Do you have a star product in your festive line-up?
Entry is now open for the 2017 British Baker Christmas Stars competition – the ideal way for your products to stand out in the festive crowd.
Jacob’s Oddities axed by Pladis
Bagged savoury biscuit range Jacob’s Oddities has been axed by Pladis following a six-year spell.
VIDEO: Lola’s Bakery aims to expand to 20-30 sites in London
Following the first site opening of the Lola’s Bakery concept in West Hampstead, managing director Asher Budwig tells British Baker he would like to see 20-30 stores in London.
GroceryAid helps record number of people
GroceryAid, the trading name of the National Grocers’ Benevolent Fund, has revealed that more than 14,000 people turned to them for assistance in the 12 months ending 31 March 2017.
Swifts raises money for charity with ‘bread hogs’
South Shropshire-based bakers Swifts has donated proceeds from its recently developed hedgehog-shaped bread to The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS).
Helen’s Gluten Free Baking Mixes secure Waitrose listing
Free-from brand Helen’s has secured a listing at Waitrose for its four-strong range of Gluten Free Baking Mixes.
Full English with a stuffed crust? Get ready for breakfast pizza
Breakfast pizzas are the next big thing, according to Kara Foodservice, part of Finsbury Food Group.
Muffin Break adds ‘Big Top Muffin’ to Curious Creations range
Retail bakery chain Muffin Break has extended its Curious Creations range with the Big Top Muffin.
Premier Foods Q1: Cake sales growth offset by grocery brands decline
New gluten-free Mr Kipling products have helped drive growth in Premier Foods’ cake division – although a steep drop in sales of grocery lines has dragged down the company’s overall performance.
Warrens launches vegan pasty range
The Vegan Pasty range from Warrens Bakery was in response to ‘huge demand’ according to the Cornish business.
Sandwiches top lunch choice for Brits
New research by Kettle Chips has highlighted that Brits are creatures of habit when it comes to lunchtime choices, eating the same thing three times a week.
Pastry chef crowned UK Junior Chocolate Master 2017
Twenty-three-year-old Gabriella Cugno, who works as a pastry chef at London’s Ritz Hotel, has been named UK Junior Chocolate Master 2017.
New Black Tuxedo tulip muffin wrap from i2r
i2r Packaging Solutions has released a new Black Tuxedo range, which it says will provide customers with "a premium look".
Selling like hot cakes: Get your tickets for the Baking Industry Awards now!
Tickets for the hottest date on the baking industry calendar are selling out fast!
10 steps to ‘best Brexit outcome’ for food industry
Food industry groups including the Federation of Bakers and the National Association of British and Irish Flour Millers have set out 10 Brexit negotiation priorities to protect the food and farming sector.
Marriage & Sons miller awarded advanced diploma
A Marriage & Sons miller has become one of only 24 people to be awarded the UK Advanced Milling Diploma in the past decade.
Costa unveils nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee
Coffee chain Costa has added Nitro Cold Brew Coffee to its menu.
Supermarkets unveil bakery NPD for Christmas 2017
British Baker presents a round-up of the festive baked treats set to appear on supermarket shelves in the coming months.
Unifiller launches new depositors
A new range of Pro Series Food Service depositors from portioning equipment manufacturer Unifiller Systems are designed for 'the rigorous demands' of the foodservice sector, according to the company.
Needham expands food-grade printer range
A new range from Needham Coding includes specialist food-grade, ultra-violet, heavy pigment and small character models.
Greggs extends limited-edition summer menu
Six new summer products from Greggs are in shops now, where they will remain until 13 September.
Family-run Talerddig Bakery up for sale
Family-owned Talerddig Bakery, founded in 1925, is selling its business, equipment, freehold and fleet of vehicles.
Sonneveld and Credin partner for UK cake ingredients launch
Sonneveld is widening its UK product range by forming a joint venture with Credin.
Finsbury UK bakery sales down 1.4% in full-year figures
Declining prices have contributed to a 1.4% drop in UK bakery turnover at Finsbury Food Group.
Krispy Kreme launches American-themed doughnut range
Doughnut brand Krispy Kreme has unveiled four limited-edition American-inspired doughnuts to its collection as part of its 80th anniversary.
Baking Industry Awards 2017 finalists announced
Giddy-up bakers – it’s the moment that you’ve been waiting for – the 2017 Baking Industry Award finalists have been announced.
Waitrose hires first director of food service
Waitrose has recruited its first director of food service Simon Burgess as the retailer taps growth in casual dining and grazing.
Bells of Lazonby secures export deal with Australian bakery business
Gluten-free family bakery Bells of Lazonby has secured an export deal with Australian business Bakery Depot to send its We Love Cake brand Down Under.
How Olivia’s Artisan Bakery was resurrected as Great Northern Bakehouse
Great Northern Bakehouse managing director Ian Cross on transforming Olivia’s Artisan Bakery into a growing wholesale business.
Warburtons helps children learn importance of wheat
Warburtons is helping children learn about wheat and sustainable farming by visiting working farms.
Game of Scones? TV show’s baker launches themed products through Deliveroo
An actor who played an apprentice baker in Game of Thrones has opened a bakery inspired by the TV show.
Tasties of Chester rescued from administration
Food-to-go supplier Tasties of Chester has been rescued from administration in a deal that has saved 188 jobs.
Lola’s Cupcakes launches first bakery in West Hampstead
Lola’s Cupcakes’ has opened its first bakery site - Lola's Bakery - in West Hampstead, London, which will begin operating from today (13 July 2017).
National Doughnut Week raises over £25k for The Children’s Trust
National Doughnut Week has raised £25,131 for charity The Children’s Trust.
RedBlack Software offers ordering system for wholesale craft bakers
RedBlack Software has launched a new online ordering system for wholesale craft bakers.
Unilever Food Solutions offers authentic taste for bakers with new guide
Cornbread and tacos feature in a guide designed to help chefs and bakers boost profit by offering tastes of America, Canada and Mexico.
Warburtons products secure KLBD kosher certification
A wide range of Warburtons products – including bread and morning goods - have been certified kosher.
Adelie Foods set to axe 180 jobs at Middlesbrough site
Food-to-go business Adelie Foods has ceased production at its Middlesbrough plant, putting 180 jobs at risk.
Wasabi to open Japanese-inspired bakery in Cambridge
Social media has been set alight with talk of ‘the Asian answer to Greggs’, which will open in Cambridge this Saturday (15 July).
Kara expands Indulgent Cake Collection with seasonal trio
Kara, the foodservice brand of Finsbury Food Group, has extended its Indulgent Cake Collection with three new autumn-inspired cakes.
Muffin Break extends Curious Creations range with two new additions
Retail bakery chain Muffin Break has unveiled the Eton Mess Muffin and Eton Mess Muffin Shake to its Curious Creations range.
Cornelius supports Sparkle Foundation project
Speciality ingredients supplier Cornelius has backed UK charity The Sparkle Foundation to provide children with an education, nutrition and medical support across 17 rural villages in Malawi, Africa.
Too Good poll: 10 things not to say to a coeliac
Free-from brand Too Good To Be Gluten Free has revealed the top 10 most annoying questions to ask coeliacs in its latest poll.
Pope rules out use of gluten-free bread at Holy Communion
Pope Francis has said that bread used to celebrate Christian service the Eucharist must not be gluten-free bread, but can be produced from genetically modified organisms.
Iceland unveils ‘slow dough’ breads, extends Millie’s bake-at-home range
Frozen food specialist Iceland is today (10 July) rolling out a new fresh Luxury Bread range to Iceland stores across the country, and extending the Millie's Cookies bake-off range.
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