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NewsWarburtons acquires Rathbones bakery site amidst £100m of investments
Bolton-based business will use the Wakefield facility to produce its branded products, whilst also investing in its gluten free site in Newbury
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Promotional featureHow British bakers are solving the texture-taste-sustainability trilemma
How UK bakeries can deliver on the current trilemma of texture, taste and sustainability, while still offering healthy nutrition.
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FeatureBaking smarter, not harder: how manufacturers are getting ahead with technology
From digitised audits and gamified workflows to AI-powered analysis of production and staff queries answered by WhatsApp chatbots, we check in on the latest technologies in play at UK bakery suppliers
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NewsBridor to acquire Spanish supplier Panamar Bakery Group
Frozen bakery specialist Bridor has agreed to buy the Valencia-based business, which supplies frozen bread, viennoiserie, and pâtisserie products to over 20 countries including the UK
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Promotional featureWhy automation has become a must-have for all sizes of bakery
The unrelenting rise in labour costs is so challenging for bakeries that even the smallest are now having to adopt some level of automation. Yet the latest tech can help them not just survive but thrive.
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NewsHow to decarbonise your bakery
Turn off offsetting, optimising oven efficiency, and switching to renewables are among the recommendations drawn from a new report by equipment supplier Spooner
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FeatureClean labels, fibremaxxing and a market reset: what’s next for wrapped bread?
The nation’s appetite for bread is thriving with an extra £160m spent on wrapped bread over the past year. So, what’s driving the growing appetite?
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NewsJones Village Bakery encounters surge in apprenticeship applications
More than 120 people have applied for engineering apprenticeships at the Wrexham-based manufacturer compared to just six the previous year
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Promotional featureStaying power: unlocking the secret to longevity in the UK’s baking industry
With so much change in the UK’s baking industry, maintaining success and consumer popularity requires a mix of resilience, innovation and commitment to quality. Discover from one company’s experience how this combination can build a lasting legacy.
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NewsMorrisons to shutter Rathbones bakery site putting 115 jobs at risk
Retailer’s manufacturering arm, Myton Food Group, has confirmed the “difficult decision” to close the 28,000 sq ft facility in Wakefield following significant declines in volumes and sales
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NewsCMA sets deadline for phase 1 of ABF-Hovis merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority is to complete its initial investigation into the Hovis takeover bid by Kingsmill owner Associated British Foods on 19 February 2026
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NewsProfits soar at Wrexham-based Jones Village Bakery
Turnover at the Wrexham-based manufacturer hit £154.3m while post-tax profit reached £12.6m for the 15 months ended 29 December 2024
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Promotional featureFive steps to transform supply chain traceability
Digitising supply chain traceability is crucial in today’s modern bakery industry, as outdated paper systems simply don’t cut it anymore. Here, Mountain Stream offers a five-step solution to show how simple and effortless traceability can be when the right systems are adopted and used.
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NewsJones Village Bakery’s new £20m roll production line set to create 60 jobs
Bakery manufacturer has doubled its roll-making capacity with a new production line at its main site on Wrexham Industrial Estate going online two days ahead of schedule
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Promotional featureHow global bakery trends are shaping the UK's baking sector
From Scandinavian treats to Middle Eastern flavours, Bridor looks at how baking innovation in 2025 is inspired by international cuisine.
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NewsGeary’s Bakeries triumphs as Bakery Manufacturer of the Year 2025
A clear commitment to both innovation and authenticity was demonstrated by the Leicester-based business which opened a brand new production site in May
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NewsOver 400 jobs at Roberts Bakery saved via rescue deal with Boparan Private Office
The pre-pack deal for an undisclosed fee sees private investment firm owned by entrepreneur Ranjit Singh Boparan create a new company, Roberts Bakery 1887 Ltd
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NewsHovis deploys AI at multiple bakery sites to enhance productivity
Bread brand teams up with Sheffield-based tech firm IntelliAM on a full deployment of an asset management platform across multiple sites
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NewsFrom smart sensors to Bread GPT: how bakery is embracing AI
Five key takeaways from our recent webinar include the need for human feedback in AI-assisted manufacturing, how to empower shop staff, and how NPD teams can find trends early
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Promotional featureHow bakers can reinvent a festive classic with on-trend appeal
As the festive season approaches, mincemeat comes to the fore – especially in traditional mince pies. But how can bakers set their creations apart? Discover new ways in which bakeries can deck their product lines with festive appeal and check out the latest festive mincemeat trends.