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NewsWarburtons bakery fire in Burnley deemed accidental with cause identified
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has revealed the result of its investigation as the bakery manufacturer confirms its investment on two new crumpet lines at the site is proceeding
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OpinionHow bakeries can defend themselves against AI-generated fraud
Food Alert technical director Annabel Kyle highlights the areas where bakery manufacturers are vulnerable to AI fraud and what they can do to prevent it
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NewsWhat the UK baking industry wants from new PM Andy Burnham
Trade bodies have welcomed the UK’s new prime minster Andy Burnham, whilst raising issues in the baking industry they hope he and his cabinet will address
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NewsWaitrose recalls brioche rolls due to plastic and metal contamination risk
Customers are being advised not to eat the own-label chocolate chip brioche rolls from Waitrose and to return the eight-packs for a full refund
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NewsWholebake invests £3m in high-speed production lines
Wrexham-based manufacturer is investing in heavily scaling up its production of snack bars due to a ‘structural change’ in the way consumers are snacking
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NewsBaking industry ‘milestone’ as first global standard for baker’s yeast unveiled
Approved definition includes properties, composition, microbiological parameters, and nutritional information, allowing UK bakers to work from the same technical basis as everyone else
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NewsMr Kipling innovation drives quarterly sweet treat gains at Premier Foods
Recent Mr Kipling launches including new Birthday Cake Slices and Custard Cream Whirls were major contributors of 6.6% sales growth for the manufacturer’s sweet treat division
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NewsIntelliAM targets bakery manufacturers with new cost-saving AI platform
Asset management software driven by AI has helped Hovis save costs across operations, with investment recuperated within six months
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NewsTech support for bakers: new ovens, chillers, scales, software and more launched
New tools unveiled by bakery equipment suppliers look to improve productivity, efficiency, accuracy, safety, and compliance
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FeatureCracking on: what progress is bakery making on cage-free eggs?
As pressure mounts from retailers, consumers and policymakers, bakery businesses are accelerating their shift to cage-free eggs, though cost and supply chain challenges continue to slow progress for some
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NewsScottish Bakers launches interactive trail of bakeries across Scotland
Launched on the trade body’s website, the trail serves as an immersive storytelling hub allowing users to explore bakery locations across the region as well as exclusive video interviews with the owners
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NewsBaking industry figures pay tribute to ‘true gentleman’ John Renshaw
“Delightful company”, “permanently an optimist”, and a “true, gentle gentleman” were used to describe the man who grew his grandfather’s cake decoration business and supported countless young bakery students
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NewsDawn Foods partners with UCB on student internship programme
The optional internship is designed to give bakery and patisserie students broad practical experience in a commercial bakery environment
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FeatureHow COO Lucy Wills has steered Finsbury towards continuous improvement
Through initiatives Wills helped develop and implement, such as the Finsbury One Excellence Programme, the bakery manufacturer has become more integrated and focused on growth, automation and talent development
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NewsBake of the net! World Cup drives bakery boom at Sheldon’s in Manchester
Hot dog rolls are proving a fan favourite as Shelden’s prepares for one of the busiest weekends of the year
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NewsChocolate industry unveils guidance to boost sustainability
New methodology has been developed to support more transparent, consistent and evidence-based approaches to deforestation risk assessment
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NewsDean’s of Huntly secures £4.9m funding to drive overseas growth
The funding package from Bank of Scotland will be used to increase production capacity, develop new customer relationships and manage cash flow as it grows export
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NewsNew leadership appointments at Greggs, Cybake, Reiser and more
Two new CFOs, a head baker, a head of customer success, and sales managers are among the latest senior hires within baking industry
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NewsStrategic hires unveiled at Mr Whippy ahead of £15m doughnut factory launch
Treats brand has made a raft of senior appointments, including baking industry veteran Jacqui Jackson as head of NPD, as it gears up to open its new Sheffield facility later this summer
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FeatureInside Cerealto’s UK growth plan: speed, scale and a co-manufacturing model
Bosco Fonts, CEO of the Madrid-headquartered business, highlights its speed of innovation and co-manufacturing capabilites for brands of biscuit, cereal bars, rice cakes and more in the UK