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NewsFDF calls for pause on Nutrient Profiling Model to protect healthy NPD investments
Upcoming changes to the government’s Nutrient Profiling Model are jeopardising the positive progress made from healthier product development, the Food and Drink Federation has warned
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NewsUS ingredients giant Ingredion acquires Tate & Lyle for £2.7bn
London-listed company has finally accepted an offer from its American rival to create a global ingredients powerhouse with a combined turnover of around £7.4bn
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NewsBrace’s Bakery acquired by Boparan Private Office
Having rescued Roberts Bakery via a pre-pack deal last October, the private investment office of poultry tycoon Ranjit Boparan has become the majority shareholder of 124-year-old Welsh firm Brace’s
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NewsGail’s to open its largest shop in London
The new 3,200 sq ft location at The Broadway in St James’s Park opens next month and will accommodate 74 covers inside and 25 outside
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NewsNatasha’s Foundation launches £10m food allergy research fund
The five-year investment represents the largest fund for food allergy research in the UK and is aimed at uniting scientific minds to develop preventative solutions
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NewsProposed tariff cuts on food imports spark industry backlash
The government is seeking views on its proposed suspension of import tariffs on select products, including some bakery items, to ease the cost-of-living crisis
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NewsEnergy crisis from Iran conflict sees UK food manufacturing confidence plummet
A State of Industry report from the Food and Drink Federation reveals confidence levels across the industry has dropped to -64%, the lowest level seen since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine
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NewsIslington’s Quince Bakery kicks off crowdfunder to open café
Quince is hoping to raise £50,000 which will be used to fit out the new space and cover the equipment needed to open a café opposite its existing bakery
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Promotional featureUltra-fresh, over-produced, under-planned: why AI is changing bakery forecasting for good
How AI is changing the equation on ultra-fresh bakery waste
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NewsBiscuit specialist Phoenix Brands snapped up by Orchard Valley Foods
Ingredients supplier has strengthened its position within the sweet bakery inclusions category by acquiring Wolverhampton-based Phoenix Brands
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NewsCMA makes U-turn to clear ABF takeover of Hovis without NI bakery sale
Associated British Foods does not need to sell or close its Northern Irish bakery business before acquiring Hovis, the Competition and Markets Authority has ruled
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NewsFoodforecast Technologies tackles bakery waste with AI-powered software
Backed by €8m Series A funding, the German foodtech firm is bringing its forecasting platform to UK bakery operators of all sizes to help cut waste by up to 34%
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NewsWarburtons resumes baking at Burnley site following major fire
Bolton-based bread giant is currently working on rebuilding the part of the bakery damaged by the fire whilst also continuing its plans to add two new crumpet lines
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News‘Biggest ever year’ for Mr Kipling helps lift Premier Foods profits over £200m
Success in the bitesize bakery treats space, such as with the Mr Kipling Cake Bites, has led Premier Foods to better-than-expected profits in FY26
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NewsEurostar Commodities opens School of Pizza in Yorkshire
Located at the supplier’s headquarters in Brighouse, the school is described as a state-of-the-art training, innovation, and collaboration space designed exclusively for food professionals
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NewsChicken roll launch supports 2026 trading improvement at Greggs
Like-for-like sales growth at the food-to-go chain has accelerated up to 3.3% for the past 10 weeks, with menu innovation proving a hit with customers
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NewsMorrisons to pay £750k over serious hygiene failures in bakery at Welsh store
An inspection of the Cwmbran site by Torfaen council environment health officers in August 2024 found poor cleanliness, unclean equipment, inadequate staff supervision, and food safety management failures
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NewsSignature Flatbreads sales rise above £350m as investments continue
Dunstable-based manufacturer reports an 8% turnover increase in its latest financial year while its Deli Kitchen brand unveils refreshed packaging
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NewsFood-to-go supplier Around Noon secures major investment to fuel expansion
Multi-million pound funding from Belfast-based Whiterock aims to enable Around Noon to build on its existing manufacturing footprint and growth trajectory in the UK and Ireland markets
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NewsMade Smarter launches practical AI toolkit to help UK manufacturers
“Practical adoption matters more than technical novelty,” says professor Chris Dungey, who has co-authored Made Smarter’s latest guide on AI adoption in manufacturing