All Regional Focus articles – Page 2
-
NewsCornish pasty makers to raise money for school cooking activities
Pasty makers and bakers have pledged at least £15,000 from sales of their products during Cornish Pasty Week to help children access regular cooking activities
-
NewsSweet bakery supplier secures £150k loan for new machinery
Handmade Speciality Products is investing a six-figure sum in state-of-the-art equipment to help increase flapjack production at its Coventry factory
-
NewsMost northerly bakery shop on UK mainland up for sale
Stacks Deli, Bakery & Coffee House in the ‘iconic location’ of John O’Groats in Caithness, Scotland, is being offered as a turnkey business opportunity
-
InterviewMark’s Cotswold Bakery on the challenges of running a rural business
From securing electricity to arranging deliveries, a rural location poses many obstacles for a business such as Mark’s Cotswold Bakery – but there are many advantages as well
-
NewsKrispy Kreme to open ‘doughnut theatre’ in central London
Doughnut specialist is bringing its Hot Light concept to Oxford Street, where fans of its Original Glazed treats will be able to try them hot off the line
-
NewsForge Bakehouse rescued from administration to save 47 jobs
Sheffield-based bakery chain has been restructured under its owner company to safeguard its workforce and look towards continued growth
-
NewsWarrens Bakery opens first train station outlet in Bath
Continued expansion by the Cornish pasty specialist showcases a remarkable turnaround for the firm, which completed its Company Voluntary Agreement earlier this year
-
NewsCooplands reports £9.8m loss as input costs rise
Despite revenue growth recorded in its latest financial period, inflation of raw materials forced the Scarborough-headquartered bakery chain owned by EG Group into the red
-
NewsScotch pie makers shortlisted for 2024 world championships
A total of 55 bakers and butchers are in the running for honours across 10 categories at the annual competition organised by trade body Scottish Bakers
-
NewsThe Pudding Compartment aiming to double turnover
Cake and biscuits supplier has secured a £100k loan from the Development Bank of Wales and is increasing its floor space to accommodate a new automated production line
-
NewsWarrens Bakery rolls out digital rewards app
Pasty specialist Warrens is looking to better understand its customers and keep them engaged through the app, which offers them up to £100 in savings annually
-
NewsThree new bakeries opening in London this autumn
A trio of businesses are expanding their estates across the capital, offering baked goods with French, American, and Indian influences
-
NewsPlanet Doughnut secures supply deal with Co-op
A core range of classic and vegan doughnuts will be sold in branded stands at more than 70 selected stores across central England
-
NewsHolmes Bakery lands £200k deal with Lidl Northern Ireland
The County Armagh business will have its handcrafted caramel fingers, mince pies, and fifteens sold in more than 40 stores
-
NewsPret set to open first Northern Ireland shop
The food-to-go chain continues expansion of its estate with a Belfast shop, its fourth outlet on the island of Ireland
-
NewsScottish firms win funding for healthier bakes
13 bakeries based all across Scotland have received funding to support projects that will help improve the nutritional content of savoury and sweet bakery products
-
NewsStephens Bakery marks new era with leadership transition
Sean and Talia Sarafilovic step up to be joint managing directors as father André takes up role of chairman after 35 years at the Dunfermline bakery
-
NewsBells Food Group invests £250k to up pie making capacity
The Lanarkshire-based firm will be able to bake an extra 100,000 Scotch pies per week thanks to a new state-of-the-art oven
-
NewsAround Noon secures M&S own label sandwich deal
Newry-based firm extends its supply of food-to-go sandwiches for the retailer’s stores across the island of Ireland
-
NewsLovingly Artisan goes back to bakery roots with Bread Truck
Family heritage of the award-winning Lake District sourdough specialist inspires the roll out of a new mobile sales vehicle for local communities and events