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Bakers union BFAWU ‘furious’ at Morrisons proposal to close Rathbones
The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union said the decision was ‘beyond disappointing’ and added even more jobs in the supply chain, as well as agency workers, would be impacted
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Lidl boss urges government to ‘see sense’ over £7bn in costs heaped on retail
Ryan McDonnell spoke as Lidl announced its latest full-year results
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Morrisons to shutter bakery Rathbones with 400 jobs at risk
Morrisons is set to shutter Rathbones bakery after exploring all options for the manufacturing facility, with almost 400 workers facing redundancy as a result, The Grocer has learned
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Sharwood’s adds Street Food Sizzler meal kits, sauces and roti wraps
‘Our new range offers consumers a modern and versatile way to enjoy Indian food,’ says Sharwood’s
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Morrisons own-label bakery Rathbones sinks to a loss as Hovis speculation mounts
Newly filed accounts at Companies House from Rathbone Kear Ltd revealed the own-label supplier increased revenues 13% to £70.5m in the 52 weeks ended 29 October 2023
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Guide To
The Grocer Guide to Bread & Baked Goods
While customers remain cost-conscious, bread & baked goods suppliers are focusing on quality, as well as adventurous and innovative NPD to attract shoppers to the category and ride out the storm. Discover their thoughts on the trends set to drive consumer spend over the coming year, ...
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Events & Awards
The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Frozen sweet
Designed for shoppers seeking to reminisce over holidays in Portugal, with a chocolate twist
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Events & Awards
The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Cakes & biscuits
Jaffa Cakes has ventured away from fruit for the first time in its history
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Events & Awards
The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Bread & baked goods
Demand for permissible treats is on the rise
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Campaigners claim ‘victory’ over Lidl and Sainsbury’s in ‘freshly baked’ row
Lidl and Sainsbury’s have dropped ‘freshly baked’ signs for their in-store bakeries, despite denying the move was due to pressure from The Real Bread Campaign
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JNCK Bakery raises £200k to support Tesco launch
JNCK became one of Tesco’s latest recruits for its new Accelerator Programme
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Robertshaw’s to open store on former Keelham Farm Shop site
Fourth-generation family business Robertshaw’s already operates a farm shop in Thornton, Bradford
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Two Magpies spreads wings with Hilton Macarons acquisition
Founded by James Hilton and Andrea O’Keeffe in 2019, Hilton Macarons produces handmade premium macarons, which are gluten-free and vegetarian
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Range Preview
Steaks, cakes and cod & chorizo bakes: new additions to Asda’s Exceptional range
Asda has introduced a full range of high-end steaks, seafood dishes and luxury dessert and bakery options into its premium range
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Biona adds quick cook risotto and trio of bakery products
The NPD responds to the rising demand for ’clean-label’ products, according to Biona
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Norac Foods Group appoints Jean-Pascal Allemand as UK MD
Allemand has spent the past 26 years working for Norac Foods’ flagship La Boulangère brand
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Waitrose expands self-serve bakery range
Waitrose executives see the category as a crucial area of growth for the high end grocer
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Aldi ramping up rollout of in-store bakeries
Aldi stores in the south-east and east of England have been gaining bakeries in recent weeks
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Genius Foods replaces CEO as turnaround continues
Adam Smart leaves the company after 18 months in the job