All Roberts Bakery articles
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NewsWhat we know about the Roberts Bakery deals and what comes next
Administrators reveal how much Warburtons and Boparan Private Office paid for the business and its assets, and which creditors are likely to be paid in the wake of its administration
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NewsWarburtons boosts thins and pitta production with purchase of Roberts Bakery site
The acquisition of the speciality bread factory in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, is said to provide Warburtons with further capacity to “meet demand in a growing segment of the bakery market”
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NewsOver 400 jobs at Roberts Bakery saved via rescue deal with Boparan Private Office
The pre-pack deal for an undisclosed fee sees private investment firm owned by entrepreneur Ranjit Singh Boparan create a new company, Roberts Bakery 1887 Ltd
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NewsRoberts Bakery looks to preserve jobs as it prepares for administration
The 138-year-old Cheshire-based manufacturer remains ’optimistic about a positive solution’ despite filing a notice of intention to appoint an administrator
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NewsRoberts Bakery proposes closure of Ilkeston plant with 38 jobs at risk
Family-run bakery manufacturer is mulling the ‘difficult decision’ to shut its Derbyshire site, which produces speciality breads
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NewsRoberts Bakery to cut up to 250 jobs in strategic restructure at Northwich site
Significant challenges in the bread market and ongoing economic pressures have forced the business to announce mass redundancies at its bread plant in Cheshire
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NewsTributes paid to baking industry veteran David Roberts
Former chairman of Roberts Bakery, who passed away on 1 January 2025, was renowned for his ‘remarkable leadership, innovation, and service to the baking industry’
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InterviewJulia Banton on Roberts Bakery recovery and growth since Northwich fire
Banton, who has recently been promoted to managing director, details how the family-owned business has recovered and rebuilt following the devastating fire
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NewsRoberts Bakery announces new MD as part of leadership reshuffle
Julia Banton steps up to managing director of the Cheshire-based manufacturer replacing Bill Thurston, who assumes the overall strategic leadership role
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NewsRoberts Bakery unveils ‘back to our best’ campaign
Cheshire-based manufacturer’s biggest-ever marketing campaign includes a TV ad filmed at its Northwich site, now fully functional again after last year’s fire
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NewsRoberts Bakery posts sales growth for FY23 despite major fire
Turnover is up by 8% at the Cheshire-based bakery brand as looks to return to the high levels of quality and capacity enjoyed in previous years
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NewsRoberts donates 150,000 baked goods to charities for Christmas
The initiative will see more than 150,000 products – a mix of rolls and loaves – distributed with help from FareShare and Community Shop
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NewsRoberts Bakery reveals shake-up at Northwich site following fire
Described as the ‘most important operational overhaul in decades’, the shake-up involves a significant rebuild of the Northwich bakeries and relocation of Little Treats
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NewsRoberts Bakery looks to its heartland with ‘down to earth’ rebrand
Family business ditches radical look introduced in 2017 and rolls out ‘Raised in Cheshire’ strapline
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NewsDelivery drivers call for support on missing bread baskets
Bakers Basco research shows 93% of drivers feel they have a responsibility outside of their daily duties in ensuring the safe return of equipment
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NewsRoberts Bakery debuts seeded bloomer
The wholemeal Seeded High 5 Good For You Bloomer boasts linseed flour, quinoa and sunflower seeds among its ingredients
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NewsThe Little Treats Bakery recruits as Christmas orders surge
The bakery is looking for 70 seasonal staff members as orders for gingerbread and biscuit-making kits for Christmas 2021 are ‘already high’
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NewsRestructuring at Roberts Bakery owner puts 50 jobs at risk
Up to 50 roles could be made redundant at Frank Roberts & Sons after a merger between its two business units – Little Treats and Roberts Bakery
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FeatureWhat will bakery look like in 2030 and beyond?
What will a plant bakery look like in 2030 or 2050? And what about the bakers? Will artificial intelligence (AI) have taken over?
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OpinionRevealed: our top bakery product launches in 2020
From wonky crumpet beer to yumnuts, very important biscuits and more. Here’s our pick of the top bakery NPD rolled out in retail over the past year