All Plant bakery articles
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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Digitising supply chain traceability is crucial in today’s modern bakery industry, as outdated paper systems simply don’t cut it anymore.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.
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NewsRoberts Bakery looks to preserve jobs as it prepares for administration
The 138-year-old Cheshire-based manufacturer remains ’optimistic about a positive solution’ despite filing a notice of intention to appoint an administrator
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InterviewMy bakery job: Cyril Audoin, production quality assistant technician, Brioche Pasquier UK
The French-born technician working at the manufacturer’s UK site in Milton Keynes recommends learning how to calculate sums in your head rather than with a calculator
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Promotional featureHow small steps can lead to big change in bakery waste
Bread is one of the worst culprits for food waste in the UK – both from a manufacturing and consumer standpoint. Yet marginal gains can contribute significantly to bakery waste reduction, thereby saving costs and improving sustainability credentials, argues Lesaffre UK & Ireland
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NewsRoberts Bakery proposes closure of Ilkeston plant with 38 jobs at risk
Family-run bakery manufacturer is mulling the ‘difficult decision’ to shut its Derbyshire site, which produces speciality breads
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Promotional featureHow bakeries can ensure the apple pie is never far from the tree
With consumers increasingly interested in where the ingredients in their baked goods are sourced – and willing to pay extra for provenance – bakers need to ensure their field to fork traceability for fruit is reliable and quality-driven.
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NewsBakers Basco staff issued with stab-resistant body armour
The organisation said its staff have faced verbal abuse, threats and physical intimidation while recovering equipment
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NewsRoberts Bakery to cut up to 250 jobs in strategic restructure at Northwich site
Significant challenges in the bread market and ongoing economic pressures have forced the business to announce mass redundancies at its bread plant in Cheshire
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NewsJones Village Bakery invests £47m on new production line and factory in Wrexham
Welsh manufacturer is spending £20m on installing a morning goods line at its main bakery and £27m on a new facility located at the site where its flagship bakery burnt down in 2019
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NewsInnovation pays off for Warburtons as sales and profit keep rising in FY24
Bolton-based bread giant posts a 4.2% increase in turnover to £741.1m with pre-tax profit up by 7% to hit £31.8m in its latest financial year to 28 September 2024
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Promotional featureHow to capitalise on British consumers’ love for the sausage roll
Among the savoury pastries popular with British consumers, the sausage roll is king. But to maximise the opportunity they offer, producers and bakers need to stay close to consumer trends, says Ginsters.
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Promotional featureHow icing brings optimal creativity and flavour to bakes
With consumers looking for indulgence and great taste when choosing bakery products, creativity is key to differentiation across all bakes – and great icing offers the ultimate flourish.
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Promotional featureSweet vs savoury: how to expand your croissant offering
Bakeries and cafés could be missing out on valuable sales by only viewing the croissant through a sweet lens. French manufacturer Bridor explains why.