All Regional Focus articles – Page 8
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NewsCumbria bakery Lovingly Artisan triumphs at Farm Shop & Deli Awards
The bakery, located in Kendal and run by husband-and-wife-team Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor, beat competition from across the UK to be named Retailer of the Year at the awards
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NewsJacksons of Yorkshire acquires craft bakery Lottie Shaw’s
The deal sees two Yorkshire-based family-run bakeries come together with Lottie Shaw’s continuing to trade under its brand name and retain its team
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NewsCornish Pasty Week 2024 raises £20k to inspire cooking among school kids
Funds donated by participating Cornish pasty makers will help pay for cookery sessions at local schools and food-related field trips
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NewsOpening Doors #8: new shops for craft bakeries across the UK
Inaugural shop ventures, second retail stores, and refurbishment of a third outlet comprise our latest round-up of new craft bakery openings
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NewsBako acquires Northern Irish ingredients manufacturer Finlay’s Foods
The deal is set to open up new markets in Northern Ireland and beyond for the bakery supplier, which is marking its 60th anniversary this year
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InterviewChinatown Bakery co-owner Simon Tang on growing the brand beyond London
The business is starting to stand out among others in the Chinese enclave through its recent retail expansions, manufacturing investments, and significant growth ambitions
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NewsShortlist revealed for Scottish Baker of the Year 2024/25
Harry Gow, Stephens Bakery, Mimi’s Bakehouse and Fisher & Donaldson are among those in the running for the award, with the winners revealed at a gala dinner on 11 May
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NewsJones Village Bakery on the hunt for 20 new apprentices
Wrexham-based company is looking for the next generation of bakers to help it keep up with growing demand for its baked goods
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InterviewLesley Cameron reveals her plans for Scottish Bakers
Six months into the job, Lesley Cameron sits down with British Baker to talk strategy, recruitment, and why people are the lifeblood of the baking industry
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NewsMurdoch Allan expands to Dundee with bakery acquisition
Scottish bakery has made a “significant step forward” in its expansion plans with the deal enabling production outside of Aberdeenshire for the first time
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NewsJones Village Bakery supports protest against new Welsh farming policy
Welsh Government’s proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme was described as “shambolic” and “ill-thought out” by the Wrexham-based supplier
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NewsScottish Bakers calls out government on HFSS regulatory burden
Trade body fears the Scottish Government consultation will lead to regulations that have a significant affect on small bakery manufacturers in Scotland
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NewsTalgarth Bakery secures £250k to weather energy costs and secure future growth
Welsh wholesale bakery will use the funding from Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE to update equipment and expand its operation, creating 10 jobs in the process
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NewsOpening Doors #7: craft bakeries unlock new stores
First-time shops for six different craft bakery businesses comprise our latest round-up of new openings in the UK
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NewsCooplands to supply Nisa with baked goods
Bread rolls, muffins, and hot cross buns are among the items to be supplied by the Scarborough-headquartered bakery to Nisa’s Ripon store
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NewsPrima Bakeries Group becomes employee-owned business
The ownership transition forms part of a long-term succession plan for the Cornwall-based business, which owns Cornish Premier Pasties and Prima Bakeries
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NewsWhat’s the difference between a crepe and a pancake?
Tesco executive chef Jamie Robinson outlines the key features of American-style pancakes and crepes after research showed 58% of UK adults don’t know the difference
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NewsHM Pasties secures £300k funding to expand into larger site
Social bakery business employing ex-offenders is looking to double turnover for a second consecutive year following a move from Bolton to Oldham
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NewsChevler secures £300k in funding to fix factory roof
Match funding from the Welsh Government’s Economy Futures Fund will allow the paper packaging manufacturer to continue expansion and increase its workforce
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NewsRevealed: Britain’s best artisan bakeries of 2024
British Baker reveals the 2024 Bakers’ Dozen – the top 13 artisan bakeries as voted for by industry experts