All Bakery articles – Page 12
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NewsJus-Rol takeover by Cérélia in doubt as CMA warns of higher prices
An in-depth investigation into the takeover of Jus-Rol by bakery giant Cérélia has concluded the deal could push up prices and lower quality in the home baking category.
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NewsPesticide levels double in some food products in a year, says new research
The proportion of bread containing two or more pesticides has almost doubled in the past year to 50%, according to new data from the Pesticide Action Network
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NewsSt Pierre swallowed by world’s biggest baker Grupo Bimbo
The deal is expected to accelerate the already rapid growth of the brioche maker in the US and fuel further international expansion
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NewsTesco ‘rewinds the clock’ and cuts plastic with return to loose bread
Doughnuts will now be sold in a fully recyclable paper bag with a glassine window
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Category ReportHow can cake specialists keep their slice? Cakes & biscuits category report 2022
Specialist cake companies rose to the fore during lockdowns. But can their premium propositions endure the economic crunch?
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Comment & OpinionTo communicate grocery price rises, honesty is the best policy
Retailers have to be open about price increases and offer credible explanations, says Heiner Evanschitzky, professor and chair of marketing at Alliance Manchester Business School
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NewsHovis hires former Müller boss Jon Jenkins as CEO
Jenkins said he was “proud and excited to lead the brand and be part of its future”
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NewsEarth & Wheat adds value bread subscription box amid cost of living crisis
Earth & Wheat founder James Eid said he wanted to try and support customers by introducing a more affordable box to the range
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NewsKingsmill unveils ‘luxury’ bloomer loaves duo
Great White Bloomer with Sourdough and Malted Bloomer have rolled into Tesco and Asda
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Comment & OpinionAs Aldi enters the big four, are we approaching ‘peak discounter’?
There is more growth to come for Aldi and Lidl, if they don’t slip up, says Jeremy Garlick of Insight Traction
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NewsJonathan Warburton returns to helm of baker as MD Neil Campbell departs
MD Neil Campbell has left after nine years in charge amid tumultous inflationary market
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NewsGeary’s warns of impact of soaring energy costs as it returns to growth
Geary’s Bakeries returned to double-digit growth last year, but has warned of the impact of soaring energy costs on top of mounting input inflation last year
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NewsAllinson’s launches Heat & Eat bread rolls range
According to the brand, heat at home was ‘an untapped area for premium breads, with a lot of growth potential’
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NewsPatisserie Valerie to close nine stores following ‘unprecedented challenges’
The café and bakery chain said the nine branches it had decided to close had not recovered “as well as we expected” from the pandemic
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NewsTesco trials new The Bakery concept in biggest stores
Tesco said many of the products being sold included reformulated recipes as well as limited-edition ranges
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets are making a mockery of sourdough bread
The government has a perfect opportunity to tighten the definition of sourdough, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Analysis & FeaturesTown End Farm Shop: where every product has a story
Local sourcing and sustainability is at the heart of this award-winning North Yorkshire-based farm shop, butcher and café
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NewsEarth & Wheat hires Amine Benchaoui as MD and launches recruitment campaign
The business is currently recruiting for a brand manager, buyer and technical manager – with previous experience in the food industry preferred
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NewsPremier Foods adds McDougalls and Hovis wholegrain flours
The new launches would ‘allow bakers the opportunity to make a simple, healthier swap’, said Premier Foods
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NewsHovis profits drop as rising costs hit margins
Wrapped bakery stalwart Hovis experienced a sharp drop in profitability last year as soaring costs hit margins despite maintaining its Covid sales gains