All Regional Focus articles – Page 12
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NewsNew city bakeries on the rise, finds study
Tyl by NatWest research reveals a 267% leap in new openings in major UK cities from 2017 to 2022, with Birmingham, Cardiff and Manchester showing the biggest increases
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NewsEG Group to leverage Cooplands business after Asda deal
Forecourt operator is to utilise its ownership of the Scarborough-headquartered bakery alongside investments in foodservice as it strives for growth
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InterviewScottish Baker of the Year Mimi’s Bakehouse unveils growth plans
The Edinburgh-based family business talks to British Baker about its past, present and future after winning Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24
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NewsMamGu Welshcakes expands with second shop and bakery
The Pembrokeshire-based Welsh cake specialist is looking to continue growth through increased production and new product development
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NewsNew fund helps Scottish bakers make healthier goods
Businesses in Scotland can apply for up to £5,000 of funding to subsidise projects which improve recipes of its baked products
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NewsMimi’s Bakehouse named Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24
The Edinburgh bakery claimed the overall title ahead of 70 other businesses in the annual event hosted by trade body Scottish Bakers
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Product NewsBid for Dundee Cake protected food status rejected
The Baker Trade of Dundee is “disappointed” by the decision to not grant the Scottish fruitcake PGI status but plans to appeal the ruling
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NewsScottish bread supplier Waas Bakery enters administration
Ongoing cost pressures and lack of investment capital forced the owners of the Shetland-based firm to appoint administrators
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Product NewsBells Food Group launches frozen bake-at-home pie range
Scottish pie manufacturer makes its first move into the frozen category with three new pie offerings
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OpinionHow do bakeries move towards net zero in challenging times?
Iain Clunie, director of the Net Zero Programme at Scotland Food & Drink, explores the hurdles and how to overcome them
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NewsBells Food Group secures Tesco own-label pastry contract
The Lanarkshire-based pastry specialist will produce 5.5m packs of puff pastry for the retailer
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NewsAwareness of regional pies and pastries is in decline
Awareness of regional pastry specialities is declining among younger generations, according to research by Tesco, which also found 38% hadn’t heard of a Melton Mowbray Pork Pie
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NewsNew appointments at Macphie, Signature Flatbreads and Valeo Foods Group
Industry veterans join Macphie, Signature Flatbreads creates new marketing team and Valeo appoints group CEO
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NewsScottish pie and biscuit firms get funding for reformulation
Bells Food Group and Border Biscuits are among 13 Scottish food and drink producers to receive funds as part of FDF Scotland’s Reformul8 Challenge Fund
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NewsBirds Bakery raises £93,000 for charity
The bakery, which has 63 stores across the East Midlands, donated money to a variety of organisations including Royal British Legion and Guide Dogs
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NewsPerfect high street must have a bakery, finds study
A study of 2,000 people asked which types of business they expect to see on the perfect high street
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Product NewsScottish bakery Harry Gow diversifies with French pastries
The family firm is adding pains au chocolat and croissants to its line-up with more NPD to follow
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NewsBaking Industry Awards 2022: Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry
Stephens Bakery managing director André Sarafilovic received the prestigious award for his service to the baking industry and local community
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NewsWorld Scotch Pie Awards 2022/23 open for entries
Scottish Bakers has opened the competition for entries as it looks to find the best pies across 11 categories, including Scotch Pie, Bridie, and Sausage Roll
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FeatureCan these regional bakery items dominate the UK market?
Britain is filled with delicious regional baked goods but many are unheard of by consumers outside of their localities. So, which ones have the potential to wow consumers?