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NewsLosses extend at Allied Bakeries ahead of Hovis acquisition
Associated British Foods is expecting its proposed Hovis acquisition will enable a turnaround of its UK bakery business following another loss-making financial period
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FeatureFlavour, farming, and flour power: sourdough trends in 2025 and beyond
Demand for sourdough products is intensifying, affording many opportunities for bakers to capture incremental sales growth
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Karen Walters, head of technical, Geary’s Bakeries
”Diversity is key” says Walters, who notes that while a specific role may be focused on one aspect of bakery, having exposure to all areas makes for a very rounded professional
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NewsIGD launches allergen risk assessment template
New guidance developed in consultation with food industry leaders aims to transform allergen process management across the supply chain and improve food safety for consumers
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NewsLuke’s Bakery gains investors to help expand northeast wholesale business
Sourdough specialist welcomes backing from Pipers Crisps co-founders to support growth including a move into a new 6,500 sq ft production site in Brough, East Yorkshire
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NewsFood and drink firms struggling to transform amidst labour challenges
A recent survey of C-suite executives across retail, life sciences, and manufacturing including bakeries found 43% saying biggest challenges were with their workforce
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NewsUK price hikes keep Bakkavor sales rising ahead of Greencore takeover
Food-to-go manufacturing giant reports a 1.2% increase in like-for-like revenue up to £1,079m, driven by UK price rises and US volume growth
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group rebrands to reflect values and momentum
PAI Partner-owned business has made the biggest change to its brand identity since its formation in 2021 including a redesigned logo, refreshed imagery, and new colour palette
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NewsDeli Lites invests £19m to expand range and create 130 new jobs
Northern Irish food-to-go manufacturer is being supported by Invest NI’s Agri-Food Investment Initiative to automate production and develop new products for export
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NewsPladis cuts emissions, improves recycling and responsible sourcing in 2024
The latest sustainability report from the manufacturer behind McVitie’s, Jacob’s and Carr’s highlights last year’s achievements including cutting 21,000 tonnes of carbon emissions from global operations
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NewsRecord year of investment sees Samworth Brothers debt hit £190m
Savoury pastries and food-to-go giant continued borrowing heavily last year to invest in manufacturing upgrades with sales rising by 6% to £1.7bn
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NewsGail’s, Ocado, and Jacksons Bakery among speakers for BSB autumn conference
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the British Society of Baking, the speakers will discuss ‘how to do bakery business better’
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NewsBaker & Baker hits ‘significant milestone’ on net-zero journey
European baked goods manufacturer heralds the approval as a ‘significant milestone’ on its emissions reduction journey
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NewsDeliveroo and The Felix Project partner on charitable bakery initiative
The online delivery platform has converted one of its dark kitchen units in London into a new space creating bread and healthier bakes from surplus fruit and veg to help tackle food insecurity
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NewsBrakes launches programme to support small food suppliers
Foodservice supplier is looking to offer new listings to SME food manufacturers, especially social enterprises and those that help tackle food waste or produce functional foods or allergen free items
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NewsGenius Foods trims losses despite 19% sales decline in FY24
Edinburgh-based gluten-free bakery brand recorded a £5.7m drop in revenue last year compared to 2023 although operational losses were reduced by £1.3m
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NewsTiffin Sandwiches takes another bite of food-to-go with latest acquisition
The deal for the sandwich specialist follows the company’s recent acquisition of a similar manufacturer in Glasgow as it also gains permission for its brand new £10m factory in Bradford
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NewsFree webinar: how is AI and technology changing the baking industry?
Experts from the BakeTran, Gail’s, and Made Smarter will be revealing how latest tech developments are enhancing bakery operations as part of a free webinar hosted by British Baker
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NewsFinsbury Food Group grabs major stake in Lola’s Cupcakes
Speciality bakery manufacturer enters direct-to-consumer market with 70% stake in the premium cake business
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NewsKingsmill owner ABF to acquire Hovis to create a ‘profitable bread business’
The deal will combine the production and distribution activities of the two firms to create a ‘profitable UK bread business that is sustainable in the long term’