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NewsNew leaders at Barry Callebaut, The Compleat Food Group, Signature Flatbreads and more
Bakery brands and chocolate suppliers have announced leadership changes, with other manufacturers unveiling newly created roles to support growth
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NewsI.T.S unveils £10m investment plan for new flavour manufacturing site
Specialist flavour supplier has announced the acquisition of an 8.2 acre site near Hungerford in Berkshire with plans to increase its production capacity by 20 times
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NewsTesco to remove centralised bakery operation as part of shake-up
Around 380 jobs are at risk from the retailer’s latest restructuring including the phasing out of its centralised bakery operation as it adds new in-store bakeries at Express stores
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NewsSurge in premium sandwiches drives festive quarter growth at Greencore
Food-to-go manufacturing giant has reported double-digit volume growth of premium sandwiches among other gains in Q1 of its latest financial year
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NewsReiser UK appoints James Couldwell as managing director
Couldwell joins the equipment supplier having previously served as MD of Ulma Packaging UK
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NewsHSE inspections to tackle flour dust exposure at bakeries
Starting from this month, inspectors from the workplace health and safety regulator will check that UK bakery workers are properly protected from the dangers of airborne ingredients
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NewsNew bakery unit to create up to 20 jobs at social enterprise biscuit maker
The move into a new 1,270 sq ft unit will allow Half the Story to increase capacity threefold as it aims to provide jobs for up to 20 new people facing major barriers to employment, such as homelessness
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NewsPremier Foods enjoys ‘really good Christmas’ as sweet treats drive growth
St Albans-based manufacturer reports a return to growth in its non-branded sweet treats during Q3 as well as a 3.1% increase in sales of its Mr Kipling and Cadbury cake ranges
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NewsSourdough Sophia unveils new production site to support 20-shop estate target
London-based craft bakery brand is using its latest successful crowdfunding campaign to invest in a new 7,000 sq ft central bakery inside two railway arches near London Bridge station
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NewsClive’s Purely Plants closes with 32 jobs lost at Dartmouth bakery
Production has ceased at the 15,000 sq ft bakery with owner The Vegan Food Group also closing its York office and shifting focus to its factory in Germany
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NewsCourt awards Bakers Basco over £13k in equipment misuse case
Bakery equipment membership scheme compiled evidence of unauthorised use and retention of bakery baskets and dollies at the Edinburgh-based supplier
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Gavin Johnston, head of bakery operations, Bettys
Johnston says his job at Harrogate craft bakery is about balancing traditional techniques with the demands of supplying five busy branches and a thriving online store
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NewsNew leaders for Samworth Brothers, Caffè Nero, Wholebake and more
New CEOs have come on board as well as new roles, including a brands & strategy director, as the firms look to implement growth strategies and ensure financial sustainability for years to come
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NewsGreencore completes Bakkavor takeover to form £4bn convenience food behemoth
The acquisition sees a UK convenience food behemoth with a combined revenue of around £4bn and over 30,000 employees formed
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group appoints Nick Reade as UK MD
Newly-created role at the London-headquartered business – which owns brands including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, and Wrights – will report directly to CEO Nick Field
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NewsBakery suppliers’ views on retailers sought for GCA annual survey
Open until 22 February, the survey enables suppliers including bakeries to submit confidential details on how they’ve been treated by the 14 major retailers over the past year
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NewsABF-Hovis merger fast-tracked by CMA
Investigation into the merging of two bread giants is moving straight to the in-depth phase, meaning a decision will be made by 24 June 2026
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NewsSugar-coated deal: sprinkles supplier Truly completes takeover of Sugar and Crumbs
Shropshire-based business is expanding its cake decoration portfolio with the acquisition of the flavoured icing sugar specialist, which will move operations from Stockport
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NewsMorrisons to shutter Rathbones bakery site putting 115 jobs at risk
Retailer’s manufacturering arm, Myton Food Group, has confirmed the “difficult decision” to close the 28,000 sq ft facility in Wakefield following significant declines in volumes and sales
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NewsBayne’s unveils plans for £11m bakery expansion in Lochore
Investment is aimed at providing increased capacity to support the bakery chain’s ambition to double its retail estate across Scotland