All Plant bakery articles – Page 4
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NewsContractor dies after fall at Milton Keynes bakery
Investigations are ongoing into an incident at the Lantmännen Unibake factory on Monday which resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man
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NewsAllied Bakeries and Grupo Bimbo UK join Federation of Bakers
Two new additions sees the trade association now represent nearly two-thirds of the UK’s branded ambient (sliced wrapped) bread market
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InterviewA day in the life of a national investigations manager at Bakers Basco
Join Stacey Brown, national investigations manager at Bakers Basco, as she carries out a ‘seaside sweep’ to recover discarded bakery equipment
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NewsGreencore’s Manton Wood workers secure substantial pay rise
Trade union’s threat of strike action sees the manufacturing giant finally agree to an “above-inflation award” including a backdated salary increase
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NewsFire at David Wood Baking’s Dudley site ruled accidental
A major blaze on Friday ripped through around half of the bakery factory and required up to 100 firefighters to bring it under control
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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