Vince Bamford
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What does the baking industry want from the new government?
Training, planning and energy are among the areas set to be transformed by Keir Starmer’s government
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Ferrero Foodservice offers bakers new ways to serve up Nutella
Nutella spread dispensers have been launched in manual and electronic for use front and back-of-house
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Hovis appoints Mark Brown as first chief marketing officer
Brown was recently General Mills’ marketing director for Europe and Australasia, and is tasked with supporting Hovis as it focuses on strengthening its competitive position in the market
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McVitie’s and M&M brands unveil chocolate biscuit NPD
Pladis launches ‘most chocolatey’ McVitie’s digestive and cocoa Rich Tea as Mars woos younger shoppers with M&M cookie
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How one baker is being impacted by soaring chocolate prices
Vegan brownie supplier Cake or Death is looking to transform its operations after the price of chocolate more than doubled in six months
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Ulrick & Short unveils clean-label texturising range
Virtura Au is designed to be a functional alternative to psyllium husk in applications such as gluten-free goods
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Deliveries help Krispy Kreme UK sales grow by £1m
The doughnut brand continues to refine and develop its Delivered Fresh Daily business
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R&W Scott now operating under an Employee Ownership Trust
New structure will safeguard employment and deliver sustainable growth, said the ingredients supplier
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SSP turnover boosted by drop in rail strikes
The Upper Crust and Millie’s operator has reported sales up by 12%, with like-for-like performance up 8%
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Scotland’s first Illy Caffè opens at Bonnie & Wild food hall
The Edinburgh food and drink venue is also hosting a 10-week Chulo’s Stuffed Cookies pop-up
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US snack brand Cheez-It making UK debut
Kellanova said there is an opportunity to attract a younger audience looking for a cheese snack ‘that packs a punch’
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How fantasy themes can help conjure up bakery sales
From ’cosmic cakes’ to ’dreamy doughnuts’, fantasy-inspired product names can work their magic on bakery consumers
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Gail’s driving growth and profit at Grain Topco
Parent company reports Gail’s continues to be the faster growing and more profitable part of the group
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Oven supplier Unox declared a ’Great Place To Work’
The Great Place To Work certification scheme recognises workplaces that ‘go above and beyond’
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10 more bakery treats launching for Christmas 2023
Britain’s bakers are offering new twists on mince pies, yule log and even pigs in blankets to tempt shoppers this Christmas
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Lidl drops the word ‘sourdough’ from ISB loaf
Real Bread Campaign said case highlights need for legal definition of commonly used bakery labelling and marketing terms
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The 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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British Bakels buys Renshaw out of administration
Renshaw owner Real Good Food calls in administrators after costs soar and sales fall
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MIWE unveils storage system for par-baked goods
Smartfresh system is claimed to keep goods fresh and reduce energy use
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Country Choice revamps Savour It branding
New-look packaging and branding unveiled for the hot food concept