All Regional Focus articles
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InterviewMy bakery job: Fiona Barlow, co-founder and owner, Bradwall Breadhouse
Co-founder of the Cheshire craft bakery enjoys chatting with all customers across wholesale, retail, and foodservice channels
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NewsRegal Foods upgrades Bradford College kitchens as new courses launched
The Bradford-based manufacturer has built on its ongoing partnership with the local college by equipping kitchens with new induction hobs, baking tins, cookware, high-fridges and freezers
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WebinarsWebinar: EU bakery traditions and their impact on the UK
Join us for an insightful webinar, part of the ‘More than Only Food & Drink’ campaign, where we uncover the rich tapestry of EU baking traditions
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NewsANR-Probake eyes expansion of ‘healthy junk food’ range with new site
Nutritional bakery specialist is looking to introduce new products and increase capacity at its newly purchased 70,000 sq ft facility in South Wales
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InterviewMy bakery job: Andy Nye, head of production, Walker’s Shortbread
The chef turned head of production says overcoming challenges like machinery breakdowns, late deliveries, and staff shortages has made him stronger as a professional
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NewsStir Cambridge to open new bakery outlets at pace after crowdfunding success
Craft bakery business smashed its second crowdfunding campaign and plans to use funds to open new cafes, sandwich shops, and bite-sized stores across Cambridge
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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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NewsAlexander Taylor bakery to leave family hands after more than 200 years
The craft bakery in Strathaven, south Lanarkshire, is looking for new buyers as it prepares to end six generations of family ownership
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NewsBells of Lazonby invests £1m in site expansion to enhance production and facilities
Cumbria-based sweet bakery manufacturer has added around 4,800 sq ft of floor space to its bakery, installed new equipment, and improved workplace safety
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NewsSilver Tree Bakery secures £250k loan to open new cafe and create 15 jobs
The family-run firm’s new 70-seater outlet at the Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield and provide the town with its first co-working space
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NewsWrights unveils refreshed shop design ahead of centennial celebrations
The Compleat Food Group-owned company has started to roll out a modern branding update for its 14 stores in and around Stoke-on-Trent with a new website coming soon
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NewsWigan bakery with ‘widespread’ pest problem to pay £10k for hygiene failings
Directors at Five Star Bakery pleaded guilty to 12 offences after rat droppings, dirt, and mould were found on the premises
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NewsGrant’s Bakery triumphs as Craft Bakery Business of the Year
Corbridge-based bakery takes home the title for a second time, described by the judges as “the sort of bakery everyone wishes they had in their town”
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Product NewsBrownings the Bakers lands £1m Co-op deal for Kilmarnock Pie
A trio of the Kilmarnock-based family-run firm’s savoury pies are rolling out in over 300 of the convenience retailer’s stores across Scotland
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NewsRodeo Doughnuts invests £100k to open first store in Manchester
New location forms part of an expansion plan which could see the business open at least 10 sites in the north over the next three years and stretch its product range with brownies
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NewsE5 Bakehouse staff secure union recognition in historic move for bakery sector
Agreement between the independent business and its employees sees them now have a formal route to negotiate pay, hours, and working conditions
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NewsBatch’d targets 50-shop estate by 2029 after securing £1.1m investment
Leeds-based sweet treat specialist will use the funding to open new shops, shopping centre kiosks, and shipping container outlets whilst expanding its workforce including in its regional supply chian
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NewsAdvances in healthy and more sustainable bakery funded by Scottish government
Funding is helping support the futher development of a palm fat alternative as well as multiple healthy reformulation projects at bakeries across Scotland
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NewsPie Sports scores supermarket hattrick as HM Pasties teams up with Liverpool FC
Pie Sports’ kebab pies have landed permanent listings in Aldi, Lidl, and Scotmid stores across Scotland while HM Pasties is supplying Anfield stadium with pies and sausage rolls
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NewsCast your votes for the top artisan bakeries in Britain
For the fourth year running, British Baker is looking to identify the top 13 artisan bakeries in the nation, but this year we need your help