All Regional Focus articles
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FeatureEast meets West: rise of the Asian-style fusion bakery in London
Asian bakeries across the capital are finding success with fusion creations such as matcha-flavoured croissants, pandan and coconut-infused mille-feuille, and pain Suisse with lemongrass chicken curry
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NewsManchester State Fayre bakery team rescued following liquidation
The business supplies bread, fresh pastry goods and cakes to supermarkets and other retailers, bars and restaurants, as well as kosher stores across Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Glasgow
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NewsSayers the Bakers confirms 19 shop closures with 100 jobs cut
High street trading difficulties have forced bakery chain Sayers to shut more than half of its shops across the northwest and north Wales
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NewsScottish sourdough specialist Company Bakery unveils £170k flour mill project
New flour mill in East Lothian, part-funded by the Scottish government and capable of processing up to 500 tonnes of wheat a year, is to open in 2027
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NewsSupport grows for Scottish morning rolls to gain UNESCO heritage status
Scottish Green Party MSP Holly Bruce has lodged a motion in parliament marking the cultural significance of the morning roll, with trade body Scottish Bakers also pushing for its international recognition
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NewsQuince Bakery prepares for third Pie Party as new cafe opening confirmed
The third annual August bank holiday event will see customers offered a range of bespoke pies created by independent bakers from across the capital
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NewsBakers Basco returns to Isle of Man after nearly two decades
More than 340 baskets and dollies have been recovered as the equipment membership scheme undertakes its first investigations on Isle of Man and Isle of Wight in 18 years
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NewsNairn’s marks milestone with new artwork on Rough Oatcakes packs
Edinburgh-based snacking brand commissioned local creative Emily Hogarth to design new packaging for its longest-standing product in celebration of its 130th anniversary
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Product NewsTesco Northern Ireland serves up a fresh batch of 22 local bakery lines
Fibre-rich loaves, protein pancakes, and lemon ‘Joeys’ are among the 22 bakery products from homegrown suppliers receiving new listings at the regional retailer
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NewsMost Coughlans stores to reopen as bakery is acquired out of liquidation
Twenty-five Coughlans stores could soon be reopened under a new brand after the majority of the company’s business and assets were bought by Janes Bakery
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NewsEntries open for Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2027
Bakers are encouraged to get their entries in for the awards which shine a spotlight on businesses, teams, and individuals raising standards across specialist food and drink retail
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NewsHambleton Bakery operator secures refinancing package
Hart Hambleton group said funding will maintain operations while opening up opportunities for future growth
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NewsFresh new look for cake brand Yorkshire Baking Co. in support of further growth
Updated logo is shaped like a loaf cake and features a Yorkshire rose emblem while distinctive colours are used for each of the core Mega Loaf flavours including heritage-style maroon and gold for the Yorkshire Parkin
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Jennifer MacPherson, learning & development manager, Birds Bakery
MacPherson has lead the implementation of a new learning management system for over 1,000 employees at the growing Midlands bakery chain
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Product NewsHarry Gow Bakery ventures beyond the Highlands with Asda listing
Inverness-based family-owned business is taking its products beyond its home region for the first time having secured an Asda listing for a trio of sharing slices
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NewsCustomer surge drives record sales for Danish bakery Ole & Steen
Rising customer numbers, product innovation, and growth across digital channels helped drive sales despite ongoing cost pressures
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NewsHarlech Foodservice targets £120m turnover via site expansion in Wales
Gwynedd-based, family-run wholesaler plans to spend £2m on new warehousing and freezer facilities at its Llanystumdwy headquarters and a further £1.5m on delivery vehicles
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NewsScottish Bakers launches interactive trail of bakeries across Scotland
Launched on the trade body’s website, the trail serves as an immersive storytelling hub allowing users to explore bakery locations across the region as well as exclusive video interviews with the owners
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NewsDean’s of Huntly secures £4.9m funding to drive overseas growth
The funding package from Bank of Scotland will be used to increase production capacity, develop new customer relationships and manage cash flow as it grows export
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NewsTransformation programme pays off as profits surge at Wenzel’s
Restructuring, investment in technology, and NPD form part of the wider transformation programme at the family-owned London-based bakery