All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 4
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NewsBakkavor bakery sales up despite cost-of-living crisis
Bread and pizza volumes increase as sales of desserts and salads decline for the food-to-go supplier
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NewsAround Noon appoints M&S veteran as innovation director
The fast-growing food-to-go business is looking to ‘drive disruptive innovation in the market’ after welcoming to Dominic Darby to its board
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NewsGeary’s expands Jason’s Sourdough range with bake-at-home lines
The business says there is a gap in the part-baked category for sourdough in a shape and size not currently available
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NewsWhat makes sourdough smell and taste so great?
Scientists have discovered which key chemical compounds give sourdough its winning flavour and aroma
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NewsHovis unveils premium NPD with bloomer launch
The Bakers Since 1886 Rustic Bloomers collection comprises white, seeded and granary loaves
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FeatureHow Stacey’s Bakery has thrived through four generations
The business now operates four shops around the Derbyshire-Nottinghamshire border
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NewsCornish Premier Pasties invests in solar power at bakery
The 320 solar panels will provide at least 20% of the factory’s energy over the year
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NewsPret fined £800,000 after worker gets trapped in freezer
Woman feared she would die and was treated for suspected hypothermia
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NewsCornish Bakery reveals string of new shop locations
The independent bakery chain has also opened a new site in Truro with trading already far exceeding “wildest expectations”
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NewsBakers Basco creates team to tackle illegal online sales
Membership scheme says bakers’ bread baskets are being sold on online, disrupting the supply chain in the process
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NewsEG Group opens flagship Cinnabon store in Newcastle
Cinnabon dough will be produced from scratch at the in-house kitchen, and hand-rolled and baked in store
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NewsKTC Edibles makes major investment in margarine supplier
The firm is investing a seven-figure sum in Cardowan Creameries, which is acquired this year, to double the site’s capacity and launch a range of speciality bakery fats
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils Kitchen Deli sandwiches and wraps
The range, which includes six sandwiches and wraps, is launching in 100 Superstores and Locals ahead of a wider roll-out
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NewsCavan Bakery secures two new supply deals
London-based bakery will supply a health club and a garden centre business after expanding into new production premises earlier this year
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NewsKudos Blends invests in new oven for product trials
The business analyses baking powders and perform trials to troubleshoot problems or try new bakes
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NewsBaked goods retailer Batch’d targets £20m turnover
The Leeds-based sweet treats business currently has a turnover of £6.5m from its 24 sites
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NewsPaul UK makes £2.4m loss despite surge in turnover
Sales rose to £35m in 2022 as trade returned to London tourist hot spots and the firm unveiled its Paul Le Café coffee-focussed concept in the UK
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NewsPrice of wrapped white and wholemeal bread continues to fall
Wrapped white and wholemeal loaves were cheaper in June than in May but price of unwrapped bread continues to rise
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NewsWarburtons and Morrisons to give away free crumpets
Bakery giant and retailer hope the scheme will ease pressure on parents during the school holidays
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NewsWhite chocolate McVitie’s digestive biscuits launched by Pladis
Pladis described the launch as the most significant for the McVitie’s Digestive brand in a decade
