Yorkshire bakery business acquired from EG Group
Yorkshire bakery firm Cooplands has been acquired by a group of investors.
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Hovis enters sourdough market with new cob range
Hovis has announced the launch of a new range of sourdough cob loaves.
Panelto Foods invests €7M in new bread line
Irish bread manufacturer Panelto Foods has invested in a new €7 million line at its facility in Longford.
The Original Baker doubles production capacity
The North Yorkshire manufacturer, The Original Baker, which produces handmade sweets and savoury pastry products, has completed a major expansion project.
Ginsters creates hybrid pastry for new toastie launch
The bakery business known for its Cornish pastries has unveiled a new savoury pastry innovation, designed to appeal to the busy consumer.
Crosta Mollica renews sponsorship of Venezia FC women’s team
UK pizza brand Crosta Mollica has been renewed as the main sponsor of the Venezia FC women’s first team for the 2025/26 season.
Ditsch acquires WorldBake for UK expansion
The German bakery has acquired the assets of WorldBake Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
TJX Europe recalls biscuits
The Les Florentins Chocolat Biscuits are being recalled because they contain undeclared ingredients.
Urban Legend - what went wrong?
Air fried doughnut business Urban Legend has fallen into administration with more than 40 jobs at risk.
Competition regulator gathering info on ABF deal for Hovis
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that it is gathering information about the proposed acquisition of Hovis by Associated British Foods.
JNCK Bakery enters liquidation
The healthy cookie start-up is closing just a few years after it launched.
Jason’s Sourdough launches first-ever crumpets SKU
Jason’s Sourdough has launched its first-ever range of sourdough crumpets.
Roberts Bakery proposes bakery closure threatening 38 jobs
Roberts Bakery has proposed the closure of its manufacturing facility located in Ilkeston.
Griddle founders: ‘We’re not here to create another preservative-pumped product’
In this episode of the Food Manufacture Podcast, we welcome Ella Harland and Sophie McGregor, co-founders of Griddle – a frozen bakery brand launched in 2022.
Tiffin acquires Love Bites with plans for major upgrade
Tiffin Sandwiches has snapped up sandwich manufacturer Love Bites for an undisclosed sum.
Finsbury Food Group buys 70% stake in bakery brand Lola’s
Finsbury Food Group has acquired a majority stake in cupcake and celebration cake business Lola’s for an undisclosed fee.
Hovis acquired by Kingsmill owner in landmark deal
Kingsmill owner Associated British Foods has reached an agreement to acquire rival bread brand Hovis.
‘Unsustainable losses’ mean Hovis and Kingsmill merger ‘question of when, not if’
The rumoured acquisition of Hovis by Kingsmill owner Associated British Foods (ABF) is inevitable due to current bakery market conditions, argues James Watson, UK partner at consultancy firm Argon & Co.
Hovis and Kingsmill close to £70m merger deal
The owner of bread producer Kingsmill is reportedly closing in on a deal to purchase rival brand Hovis for £70 million.
Hovis says merger discussions ongoing as sales fall £38M
The bread producer has seen its revenue drop drastically between 2023 and 2024, with an 81% increase in pre-tax losses.
McVitie’s owner investing £68m in UK operations
The owner of biscuit brand McVitie’s has announced a £68 million investment across its UK operations.
Bells of Lazonby names new managing director
The Cumbria-based bakery Bells of Lazonby has appointed a new MD as Tim Conder moves to pastures new.
Defatted sunflower seed flour offers ‘promising option’ for enriching bread
A new study has found that defatted sunflower seed flour offers a ‘promising option’ for enriching bread products.
Up to 250 redundancies planned at Roberts Bakery
Roberts Bakery has announced plans to cut up to 250 jobs at its site in Northwich.
Kingsmill 50/50 promises to ditch whole grain claim online
Kingsmill has said it will remove the use of its whole gain claim on its website following a complaint from the Real Bread Campaign to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
McVitie’s unveils limited edition pink digestives
McVitie’s has announced the launch of the new ‘Pink Raspberry & Cream Flavour Digestives’.
Warburtons pre-tax profit rises to £31.5 million
Warburtons saw pre-tax profit increase to more than £31.5 million in the year up to 28 September 2024.
Juvela opens £1.5m bakery and launches new brand
Gluten-free specialist Juvela has opened a £1.5 million allergen-free bakery in South Wales.
Finsbury Food Group and Nadiya Hussain launch branded cake range in Tesco
Finsbury Food Group has announced the launch of a brand-new partnership with Nadiya Hussain.
UK bakery firm reports profit after closing site and streamlining operations
An East Anglia bakery firm has reported a profit of £450,000 after a year of streamlining its business.
Bakery startup secures £500k investment, names non-exec chair
London bakery startup Griddle has secured £500,000 in investment following the successful completion of its second funding round.
Finsbury Food Group unveils ‘new look and brand direction’
Finsbury Food Group has undergone a wholesale rebrand aimed at modernising the firm’s look and voice.
Jason’s Sourdough opens £36m bakery, creating 380 jobs
The business behind Jason’s Sourdough has opened a new £36 million custom-built bakery in Leicester.
Leadership change at Walker’s Shortbread
Scottish shortbread producer announces new commercial director.
Scottish pizza manufacturer to double capacity as it invests in new factory
Family-run Victor Pizza is moving into a larger factory in Coatbridge to meet growing demand, creating 17 new jobs and doubling its production capacity.
Mr Kipling launches Hot Brownie Puddings in two new flavours
Mr Kipling is expanding its Signature Collection range with the launch of Hot Brownie Puddings in two new flavours.
Hovis and Kingsmill owners in merger talks
The respective owners of bread brands Hovis and Kingsmill are in talks about a ‘potential transaction’.
Kettle Chips owner acquires Italian food firm
Valeo Foods Group has acquired Italian sweet bakery producer Freddi Dolciaria for an undisclosed fee.
Olivia Colman stars in new Warburtons advert
Oscar winning actor Olivia Colman stars in a new TV advert for bakery firm Warburtons.
160 jobs saved following rescue of Biscuiteers from administration
Biscuit manufacturer Biscuiteers has undergone a management buyout aimed at securing the firm’s future.
Good Guys Bakehouse founder: ‘I’ve come into being an entrepreneur in a very calculated way’
Steve Monk, founder of Good Guys Bakehouse a savoury biscuits company, talks about his experience moving from marketing in big blue-chip corporations to operating a start-up on a shoestring budget.
New CEO at William Jackson Food Group
William Jackson Food Group has appointed Paul Murphy as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Artisan Bakes moves to new modern bakery
Craft baker Artisan Bakes is moving to a new production facility in Wakefield to support its ongoing expansion and better serve its customer base.
Genius Foods collabs with Candy Kittens on Rocky Roads launch
Genius Foods has partnered with Candy Kittens to launch a gluten-free, vegan Rocky Roads.
Race is on to save The Crusty Cob from permanent closure
Accounting and advisory firm Azets is supporting Devonshire baker The Crusty Cob as it looks to sell its business assets out of liquidation and enable a restart under new ownership.
Crosta Mollica’s executive chairman on rebrand and using AI generated images
Following its bold redesign, Crosta Mollica’s executive chairman, David Milner, discusses the drivers behind the pizza brand’s new look and why the business opted for artificially generated images.
Pink Cheetah Wafers add free-from twist to nostalgic snack
Free-from snack brand Crave is expanding its sweet biscuit portfolio with the launch of the ‘UK’s first’ gluten-free and vegan pink wafer biscuit.
UK ‘TikTok Shop’ bakery sensation scales up
Following huge success on TikTok, UK-based bakery DoughGirl is scaling production and launching its own e-commerce site.
Genius Foods suffers £3.7 million loss
Genius Foods suffered a £3.7 million loss before tax during 2023 according to the firm’s latest accounts.
Street food flavours inspire new Ginsters range
The pasty and slices brand has launched a new snacking on-the-go range inspired by street food flavours.