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NewsBaking Industry Awards 2021 winners revealed
Here they are – the people, products and businesses that took home the trophies at the Baking Industry Awards 2021
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Baking Industry Awards 2021: Bakery Retailer of the Year
A national supermarket and two family-owned businesses were shortlisted for this award, but who took home the trophy?
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Baking Industry Awards 2021: Craft Bakery Business Award
We reveal which of the three finalists took the craft crown at this year’s event
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Baking Industry Awards 2021: Customer Focus Award
Find out which bakery business took home the coveted prize for going the extra mile
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McVitie’s, Fox’s and Biscuiteers unveil Christmas biscuits
From hand iced decorative treats to mince pie-inspired staples, the nation’s biscuit players are rolling out a selection of festive NPD
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St Pierre Groupe breaks £100m barrier in turnover for 2020
The group said all three of its brands had flourished thanks to shifts in consumer attitudes benefiting bakery products
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Ginsters unveils world flavour inspired bakes
Philly cheese steak, mac & cheese and Cajun chicken are among the flavours utilised by the range which aims to tap into the opportunity for afternoon snacking
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Finished goods: latest NPD brings comfort eating to the fore
From extra Mini Cheddar snacks to slightly boozy biscuits, we take a look at some of the latest baked treats to hit the shelves
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M&S unveils indulgent bakery range for Christmas 2021
Festive variants of Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar have been unveiled alongside indulgent desserts, celebration cakes and standout centrepieces
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Paul UK CEO Mark Hilton on leading during the Covid crisis
After nine years in Romania, Mark Hilton returned to the UK to become CEO of Paul UK – and then the pandemic hit. Here, he discusses digital, delivery, and focusing on growth at last
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Greggs eyes evening daypart but warns of rising costs
The business aims to have 500 of its shops open until 8pm by the end of 2022 as part of a plan to double its turnover to £2.4bn by 2026
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Cooplands bought by forecourt firm EG Group
The acquisition of the bakery chain, which is headquartered in Scarborough, will see it strengthen EG Group’s foodservice offer and venture into the petrol forecourt market
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West Cornwall Pasty Co pays pandemic price with £7.1m loss
Sales for 2020 were reduced to £6.1m from £18.7m in 2019, in a year that saw the company permanently close its high street and travel outlets
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Cake Box celebrates healthy H1 sales growth
The egg-free cake business posted first-half revenues of £16.4m to the end of September 2021, representing a 91% rise on the lockdown-affected 2020 figure
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Greencore buoyed by strong food-to-go sales in Q4
The convenience manufacturer says increasing demand has contributed to a 37% rise in food-to-go revenue compared with the 2020 period
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New labelling rules come into force under Natasha’s Law
As of 1 October, all pre-packed for direct sale food requires an individual label showing the name of the food item and a full ingredients list
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Greggs charity link-up aims to boost jobs for homeless
The partnership with Only A Pavement Away is the high-street baker’s latest initiative in its diversity and inclusivity drive
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Product News
Addo Food Group unveils Carnival Kitchen street food brand
The NPD line-up includes pies, flatbreads and bites which take inspiration from India, Thailand, Mexico and the US
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Greggs’ CEO Roger Whiteside reveals expansion plans
British Baker picks out the standout points from Whiteside’s session at the recent Lunch! exhibition, including his expansion plans for Greggs, tapping into the evening occasion and supply chain disruption
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Booths unveils Christmas desserts and party food
The northern retailer has sought to champion local bakers as part of its Christmas range with NPD including chocolate bombes, a festive yule cake and mini Yorkshire puddings
