All Regional Focus articles – Page 4
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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NewsWelsh researchers develop reduced sugar blend for biscuits
Results from a year-long research project conducted by Shepherd’s Biscuits and food science students is also to be shared with bakers in Wales
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NewsScottish Bakers appoints Lesley Cameron as new CEO
Cameron looks to continue the trade body’s support and protection of a ‘thriving’ sector delivering more than £1bn to Scotland’s economy
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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