All Bakery articles – Page 4
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NewsBaker & Baker appoints Matthew Acheson as group CEO
Acheson succeeds John Lindsay, who will retire in May
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NewsMorrisons downsizes Rathbones bakery in reversal of decision to close factory
Morrisons has handed Rathbones a last-minute reprieve, with the supermarket set to run a slimmed-down operation at the bakery rather than closing the site down
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Comment & OpinionMilly Kenny-Ryder’s Britain’s Best Bakeries: the ultimate bakery bible
This elegantly designed hardback has much to offer Brits seeking bakery indulgence
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco and M&S celebrate a record Christmas as shoppers splash out
Tesco and Marks & Spencer have revealed strong Christmas numbers this morning as consumers splashed out on premium ranges for the big day. Plus, Christmas trading updates from Hilton Food Group, B&M Bargains and Greggs, with the latest shop price inflation data from the BRC and NielsenIQ
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NewsPromise Gluten Free owner Mayfair strikes deal for Irish brands Pat the Baker and Irish Pride
Ceres Group – the holding company for Mayfair’s consortium of baked goods businesses – agreed to take control of Azeda, the owner of Pat the Baker and Irish Pride just ahead of the Christmas break
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NewsScottish law requires flour and bread to be fortified with folic acid
The legislation is hoped to prevent birth defects in babies
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NewsManchester bakery Robert Andrew launches low-carb sourdough range
A 30g slice is claimed to contain 41% of the carbs of standard white bread
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NewsSir Jim Walker CBE (1944-2024): the gentle giant of the Scottish food industry
Jim, who passed away this weekend, is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jennifer
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RankingsSavoury pastries 2024: adventurous NPD boosts pie brands
Development chefs at Britain’s savoury pasty and pie brands have certainly earned their crust this year
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RankingsBakery & bread 2024: Brits plump for speciality bakery lines
As fewer standard loaves go through tills, brands are capitalising on the growth of more speciality items
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RankingsHome baking 2024: home bakers splurge on cake mixes
Good times keep rolling for home baking brands
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat challenges will farm shops and delis face in 2025?
Leading retailers, wholesalers and producers reveal the biggest challenges for independent food and drink in the coming year
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NewsMedia Bites 12 December: Boots sale, Krispy Kreme hack, Post Office scandal
The nationals report on Boots’ potential sale overnight, a cyberattack impacting Krispy Kreme’s online orders and the ongoing Post Office investigation
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NewsCity snapshot: McWin Capital in talks to buy Gail’s Bakery
McWin Capital is already a backer of the bakery’s parent company and is looking to pre-empt a sale of the business
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KVI TrackerMince pies up 40% year-on-year amid tight sultana and butter supplies
Twenty-six mince lines are pricier this year than last
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NewsUnited Food Brands appoints Neil Pittman as sales director
Pittman, who has three decades’ experience in the fmcg industry, joined the business last month
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NewsGail’s Bakery sales surge ahead of rumoured buyout
Analysts have speculated the company could be worth up to £500m
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Comment & OpinionWhy couldn’t Morrisons find a buyer for Rathbones bakery?
Morrisons’ failure to find a home for its Rathbones bakery has left many in the sector baffled as to what went wrong.
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ProfilesJNCK Bakery’s Alex Brassill on HFSS, Jaws and Alton Towers
‘I think HFSS regulations are moving things in the right direction, but there probably needs to be more focus on sugar’
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NewsCrosstown hires Jo Blundell as CEO following Karali Snacks sale
Blundell was previously MD of Papa John’s International