All articles by Vince Bamford
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NewsFlour Power Group, Macphie and Macpac name new hires
New hires have been named including a managing director for Patisserie Valerie and Bakers + Baristas operator and development chefs for Macphie
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NewsJnck kicks off crowdfunding drive to support Tesco launch
Push for investment at the healthier bakery brand follows nationwide Tesco rollout as part of the retailer’s accelerator programme
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NewsHilton Macarons acquired by fellow East Anglian firm Two Magpies
Hilton produces a range of gluten-free and vegetarian macarons from its premises in Suffolk
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NewsCould you be one of Dawn Foods’ new student ambassadors?
Revamped scheme welcomes applications from bakery colleges as well as members of the Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees
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NewsWhat does the Budget mean for Britain’s bakers?
The key announcements made by chancellor Rachel Reeves that will impact owners and operators of bakery businesses of all sizes
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NewsDesserts supplier Davison’s to expand into ready-to-eat products
The Armagh-based business says it expects to grow revenue by 80% in the next four years after receiving £6m in funding from HSBC
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FeatureThis is Halloween 2024: bakers unveil ghoulish goodies
Ghostbusters-themed doughnuts, monstrous muffins, and spooky sponge cakes are among the latest tasty and terrifying treats conjured up by bakers for Halloween 2024
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NewsGood Guys Bakehouse extends Biscuit Melts line-up
Range expansion follows £550k investment and listing with Albert Heijn supermarket chain in the Netherlands
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NewsMcGhee’s updates delivery fleet with 12 new vehicles
The new Man TGE vehicles feature box bodies that been tailor-built to carry confectionery and bakery trays
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NewsSt Pierre Groupe UK turnover breaks £100m barrier
Brioche specialist says it has mitigated cost hikes by negotiating price increases as its UK turnover flies past the £100m mark
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InterviewRoll with it: how Scottish bakery Mortons Rolls is rebuilding
Under its new ownership, the Glasgow-based business has ambitions to become the ‘king of rolls’
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NewsBiscuiteers partners with greetings cards supplier Thortful
Thortful customers will have option to add on Biscuiteers’ biscuits when buying a card
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NewsPret, Costa, and Ole & Steen unveil bakery NPD in autumn 2024 menus
Cardamom buns, hot breakfast ciabattas, and maple treats are among the new seasonal products coming to high streets
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NewsHovis launches premium white Farmhouse Batch loaf
The bakery brand said research showed shoppers want a premium alternative to everyday white loaves at an accessible price point
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NewsSamworth Brothers: five things we learned from its annual review
From marketing successes to major investments, 2023 was a significant year for the Ginsters and Soreen owner
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NewsStaycation families targeted by Jacksons of Yorkshire
Consumers offered prizes to spend on British breaks as 75% opt for staycations this year
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NewsFinsbury partners with Disney, Mary Berry, and Gordon’s for licensed cakes
A Moana Celebration Cake rolls out this month ahead of the release of Disney’s Moana 2 movie
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NewsWhat 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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NewsFerrero 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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NewsHovis 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