All Plant bakery articles – Page 3
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NewsGreencore workers call off strike action at Manton Wood site
Picketing at the Manton Wood site has been put on hold while union members consider an improved pay deal from the food-to-go manufacturer
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Promotional featureHow bakeries can save thousands on dividing and weighing
With bakeries under pressure to save costs at every turn, dividing oils is one area where they can make significant savings, says Reiser
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NewsGreencore workers set to strike over pay
Over 500 members of trade union Unite who work at the sandwich and ready meal supplier’s Manton Wood site near are planning industrial action later this month
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NewsFine Lady Bakeries purchases eight double deck trailers
Banbury-based own-label bread supplier has expanded its delivery fleet with new double deck trailers
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NewsWarburtons operating profit down 43% as inflation bites
Volumes remained strong but commodity inflation and driver shortages dent the bakery giant’s profits for its 2022 financial year
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NewsBakers Basco reports improvements in basket repairs
The bakery equipment membership scheme has seen an increase in the repair rate of damaged baskets with two thirds now returned to operation
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NewsBakery manufacturers among those missing out on R&D tax relief
Bakery suppliers could be claiming back tens of thousands of pounds in corporate tax via the HMRC Research and Development Tax Scheme
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NewsBakers Basco boosts GPS tracker usage across equipment pool
The membership scheme has increased the use of GPS tracking devices across its equipment pool by 50% as it looks to boost recovery rates of baskets and dollies
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FeatureHow are Britain’s biggest bakers tackling the cost-of-living crisis?
With plant bakers facing declining sales and intense pricing pressures, what strategies are they employing to keep customers engaged?
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NewsRoberts Bakery working on supply plan after Northwich fire
The business is currently working on a supply plan to minimise the impact of the fire, including maximising production at its other plants
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NewsFirefighters tackle blaze at Roberts Bakery Northwich site
A ‘well-developed fire in a temporary roof structure’ at the bakery plant in Cheshire caused the evacuation of all staff
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NewsBakers Basco signs basket production deal with Counterplas
The West Midlands firm will produce more than 500,000 bread baskets annually for the membership scheme which includes Allied Bakeries, Hovis and Warburtons
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Promotional featureThe rise of Gen Z consumers – and their influence on bakery innovation
Gen Z consumers, immersed in a digital culture, have distinctive ideas and demands when it comes to food – and bakery is no exception. Dawn Foods explores how the younger generation is influencing innovation and trends in the bakery market.
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NewsBakers Basco notes improvement in equipment attrition rates
The improvements have been attributed to streamlined collaboration between its operations and investigations teams, and education
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NewsGet your entries in for the Baking Industry Awards 2023
Taking place at the Royal Lancaster in London on Tuesday 7 November 2023, the awards celebrate the best people, products, and businesses the industry has to offer
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Promotional featureHandling the growing repertoire of gluten-free bakery
The gluten-free bakery market has grown well beyond breads into a wide range of products. However, production challenges still demand a flexible approach and efficient equipment to succeed.
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FeatureBakery leaders outline challenges and opportunities for 2023
Inflation and labour shortages continue to challenge the baking industry but there are opportunities up for grabs
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Promotional featureGlobal consumer trends driving market growth for 2023
Discover the key trends fuelling global growth, and how bakers can use them to give their business the edge.
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Promotional featureHow can bakers survive 2023?
With the bakery supply chain in the UK set to get tougher, TraceGains’ Denis Storey looks at the options to ensure bakers ride out the storm successfully.
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FeatureHow are in-store bakeries evolving?
The in-store bakery sector has grown 5% year on year, but recruitment issues are among the challenges leading retailers to rethink their strategies
