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NewsPettigrew Bakeries to bring all production under one roof with new ‘breadquarters’
The new 5,500 sq ft site, set to be operational in June 2026, will see all of the family firm’s production brought under one roof and marks its biggest investment to date
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NewsDoughnotts secures six-figure funding for franchise expansion
Midlands-based doughnut specialist will use the debt funding package to formalise its franchise model, refurbish existing stores, and open new ones
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NewsLondon-based Capital Croissant secures £1.5m funding to enhance production
Wholesale viennoiserie supplier will use the loan to buy new machinery to help increase production capacity and efficiency
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NewsEx-Hovis CEO Jon Jenkins named as new MD at Jacksons Bakery
Jenkins will join Jacksons in September with Adrian Hipkiss acting as interim manager for the bakery business in the meantime
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NewsGreenhalgh’s fined £16k after worker fractures hip at Bolton site
Northwest bakery chain pleads guilty to health and safety breaches relating to an incident in 2024 when an employee fell from a large plastic pallet box whilst disposing of food waste
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NewsCornish Bakery’s new concept blurs the lines between bakery and casual dining
Called Rise by Cornish Bakery, the new concept will be rolled out at larger sites in key locations and will serve a range of small plates as well as alcoholic beverages
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NewsLidl trial sees in-store bakery waste sent for use in animal feed
Initiative, which is taking place in the Peterborough region, which see bakery lines which are no longer fit for human consumption sent for use in animal feed
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NewsNew leaders appointed at Nexture, Nomad Foods, Premier Foods, and more
Among the latest senior hires in the baking industry are a new CEO at Nexture, president UK & Ireland for Nomad Foods, and chief customer officer at Premier Foods
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NewsBakers Basco launches investigations app following successful field testing
Bakery equipment membership scheme has developed its Basco Intel 360 app to help streamline operations and reduce administration time for its investigations team
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NewsEmployment drive offers firms £3k for hiring unemployed young people
New Youth Jobs Grant is expected to support 60,000 individuals aged 18 to 24 over the next three years, while a new £2k incentive for apprenticeships at SMEs has also been launched
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News‘Clean deck sliced white’ and shopping centres: Nick Ayerst on Gail’s plans for 2026
Managing director reveals Gail’s is looking to expand its presence in retail with a sliced white loaf while estate expansion will continue with new shopping centre locations on the horizon
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NewsBread Ahead seeks franchise partners for 20 new London sites
In addition to expansion in Asia and the US this year, the bakery brand is intending to open new franchise stores across Greater London supported by a larger production facility
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NewsTesco and Cake Box among speakers for BSB spring conference
A Tesco bakery specialist, CEO of egg-free chain Cake Box, and reigning Baker of the Year Tona Erreguin are among the speakers for the conference which takes place on 22 April
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NewsPars Foods unveils £1.2m bakery to meet ‘exceptional demand’ for Pie Sports brand
Glasgow-based pie and pastry manufacturer is set to open its second production site helping to triple capacity of its fast-growing Pie Sports brand
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NewsWenzel’s tackles shoplifting and staff safety with new initiative
With shoplifting at an all time high, the family-owned business has sought to change the layout of two shops to combat the issue and make staff feel much safer
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NewsOpening Doors #22: craft bakeries unveil fresh new retail sites
First-time ventures from bakers stepping up in the market, plus a few extensions of established bakery estates including new concept trials are among the latest new openings
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NewsHeyLo! makes debut in chilled bakery category with Planet Organic listing
Leeds-based functional bakery brand is launching four core products in a new chilled format across the health and sustainability-focussed retailer’s estate of eight London stores
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NewsCinnamood set for UK retail expansion via franchise partnerships
Cologne-based cinnamon roll specialist has appointed Seeds Consulting in London to lead its franchise expansion in both the UK and France
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NewsMcGhee’s Bakery promotes Gen Z duo to senior leadership team
New appointments at the Glasgow-based family-run firm underlines its commitment to developing talent from within and comes amid a period of significant growth
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Product NewsBaking her day special: sweet treats launched for Mother’s Day 2026
From gorgeous biscuits and macarons to cakes zinging with springtime freshness, bakers have crafted a raft of sweet treats to mark Mother’s Day this year