Sweet bakery NPD targets summer snacking and indulgence
From better-for-you doughnuts to tantalising tarts, here’s a round-up of the latest product launches from the likes of Burton’s, Mondelēz, Ginger Bakers and more ...
Jones Village Bakery seeks 30 new apprentices
The Wrexham-based business is on the hunt for new apprentices as part of its major expansion plans which has seen it invest £16m in a new production line ...
Frito-Lay’s Trend Index: Today’s snacker prioritises how a company behaves
The latest US Trend Index from Frito-Lay found that 90% of respondents who snack daily not only care â but care deeply â about what the producers are up to. ...
High-tech Welch bakery searching for next generation of bakers
Following a double-quick rebuild after a devastating fire and a Â16m investment in a new production line, family-owned Jones Village Bakery in Wrexham is looking to recruit 30 new apprentices over the next two years. ...
Bako combines regional divisions into one company
Bako North Western, Bako Northern & Scotland, and Bako South Eastern will now operate as Bako Ltd to ‘better reflect the company’s national footprint’ ...
ABA’s Robb MacKie to step down after 17 years at the helm
The American Bakers Association (ABA) has announced that Robb MacKie will step down as president and CEO at the end of 2022, after 17 years overseeing all aspects of ABAâs administration and operations, representing the interests of almost 800,000 skilled employees of the $154bn commercial baking industry. ...
Lotus Bakeries acquires sourdough cracker firm Peter’s Yard
Peter’s Yard will join the Lotus Natural Foods business with current joint managing directors handing over to Jean-Baptiste Robert ...
Franchise partners to play ‘critical’ role in Greggs’ growth
Greggs has opened its 400th franchise-operated shop with its newest partner Rontec, with franchise shops expected to account for 20% of the total estate in the years ahead ...
Birds Bakery reveals new charity partner after raising £95,000
Canine Partners has been named as the East Midlands bakery chain’s new charity partner after is raised £95,000 for multiple causes over the past year ...
Craft Bakers Association gets new chair
Nick Harris takes over the reins as CBAâs chairman from George Fuller, who has stepped down after 10 years of service. ...
Price trumps taste in consumers’ healthier food choices
A new survey by innovation intelligence platform Vypr showed affordability was more likely to be a barrier to shoppers buying reformulated products rather than an inferior flavour ...
Are you Plastic Packaging Tax return ready?
Packaging data specialist Ecoveritas has issued a reminder to UK businesses to be prepared to submit their Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) return before the end of July. ...