Morrisons weighs closure of Rathbones bakery with 400 jobs at risk
Supermarket chain Morrisons is considering the possible closure of its Rathbones bakery site in Wakefield.
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Bakery seeks rescue deal to save 100 jobs, 13 locations
Lancashire bakery business Oddie’s has announced that it is seeking a rescue deal after a potential sale fell through.
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Bread fortification to prevent brain defects in babies
New regulations that will see folic acid added to all non-wholemeal flour in the UK will prevent around 200 cases of debilitating brain and spine defects in babies every year, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
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Revenues rise at Premier Foods as branded demand grows during H1
Premier Foods saw headline revenue increase by 4.6% in the 26 weeks ending 28 September.
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Samworth Brothers fined £1.28m after worker crushed to death
Samworth Brothers has been fined £1.28m after an employee was killed in the loading bay of a facility operated by the food manufacturer.
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Cupcakes By Sophia secures investment in Made Smarter funding round
Baked goods manufacturer Cupcakes By Sophia was one on 23 new companies to have secured grants from Made Smarter.
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Halloween food and drink product launches
The boys and ghouls will soon be out trick or treating, but what treats will consumers be raising their spirits with this Halloween? Food Manufacture rounds-up some of the spookiest new product launches this holiday season.
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Kestrel Foods acquires Indie Bay Snacks in strategic growth move
The premium snack and granola manufacturer has purchased Indie Bay Snacks for an undisclosed sum, as it sets sights on becoming major player in snacking category.
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Bakery manufacturing trends and insights October 2024
Food Manufacture explores the trends driving NPD and production in bakery as well as analysing how to adapt to the challenges surrounding ingredients sourcing in today’s tough geopolitical climate.
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New CEO to lead gluten-free bakery firm Genius Foods
Gluten-free manufacturer Genius Foods has appointed Stephen Hann as its new chief executive, effective from January next year.
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Bakery fined £360k after worker loses finger
Jacksons Bakery has been fined more than £360k after a member of staff lost a finger in machinery at its Northamptonshire site.
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The latest NPD from food and drink manufacturers
Popcorn fit for Paddington Bear, pastry parcels inspired by world flavours and a cheesy collaboration between Cathedral City and Summit Foods all feature in this week’s round-up of food and drink new product launches.
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Mondelēz International acquires minority stake in Urban Legend
Mondelēz International has acquired a minority stake in ‘better-for-you’ fresh doughnut and pastry business Urban Legend via its corporate venture capital arm SnackFutures Ventures.
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New supermarket listings for vegan pizza, chilli oil and pancakes
One Planet Pizza, Banhoek Chilli Oil and Abra-ca-Debora have all announced new listings with major UK retailers in the past week.
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September food and drink NPD round-up
The past month has seen food and drink manufacturers launch a bevy of new products on to store shelves. We round-up some of the stand out products from the month of September.
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Eat My Logo acquires personalised chocolate brand
Eat My Logo, a producer of logo branded cakes and biscuits, has acquired personalised chocolate gifts maker Cocoapod.
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Food manufacturer that employed modern slavery victims supplied several UK retailers
Modern slavery victims were forced to work for a bread manufacturer which supplied products to major UK supermarkets.
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Asda extends food redistribution partnership
Supermarket giant Asda has extended its partnership with surplus food marketplace Too Good to Go as part of its continuing efforts to reduce food waste and redistribute unsold produce.
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Gene editing: BOFIN trial leading the way for precision-bred crops in the UK
Founder of the British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN), Tom Allen-Stevens, shares the details of an ongoing trial focused on the production and processing of precision-bred crops.
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Drivers and developments in free-from food production
As consumers seek free-from food products for both dietary and lifestyle reasons, Food Manufacture explores the major trends driving growth in the market and key considerations producers need to take into account when manufacturing these products.
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5 new UK retail partnerships
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest products claiming online and bricks and mortar shelf space in the UK.
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You are what you eat
Food Manufacture explores the movement towards ‘mood inspired’ products within food and drink and the trends you should be keeping top of mind.
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Roberts Bakery promotes new managing director from within
Cheshire-based Roberts Bakery has announced the appointment of Julia Banton as its new managing director.
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5 F&B NPD launches
Health, costs and fakeaways continue to be a big hits among new product launches, as Food Manufacture rounds up the latest food and drink SKUs to hit UK retailers.
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Baker & Baker sees revenue reach €620m
The European bakery products manufacturer witnessed a rise in both revenue and gross profit in 2023, representing sustainable growth since its separation from CSM three years ago.
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Sweet treats lead latest food NPD round-up
Barbie doughnuts and the ultimate gluten-free brownie lead this round-up of the latest new product launches from food and drink manufacturers.
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Prima Bakeries Group acquires Cornish biscuit maker Furniss
Biscuit maker Furniss of Cornwall has been acquired by employee-owned Prima Bakeries Group for an undisclosed sum.
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Warburtons launches fresh NPD
Warburtons has added two new products to its portfolio of baked goods – Belgian Waffles and Sesame Thin Bagels.
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Krispy Kreme appoints new president
Doughnut brand Krispy Kreme UK & Ireland has appointed Guy Meakin as its new president, effective early November.
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Signature Flatbreads celebrates 40th anniversary with £150m investment plan
Signature Flatbreads is marking its 40th anniversary with a £150m investment plan to support new product development and the creation of 500 jobs.
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Crespel & Deiters expands site with €18.5m silo building
The European producers of wheat starches and wheat proteins is expanding its storage and handling capacities at its headquarters in Ibbenbüren, Germany.
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What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?
Whether you're a start-up or an industry leader, the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards invite food and drink processors to showcase their capabilities and celebrate the efforts and achievements of their companies and teams. Here, we summarise each of...
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Scones the most searched for British treat overseas
Scones are the most searched for British treat by people overseas, according to research based on Google search data.
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Re-engineered UPF bread Superloaf earns listings in Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
Modern Baker has secured listings with Sainsbury’s and Morrisons for its bread brand Superloaf.
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AB Mauri UK&I completes acquisition of Leigh blending business
Bakery ingredients supplier AB Mauri UK & Ireland has announced the acquisition of specialist blending business Romix Foods.
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Elkes Biscuits launches engineering recruitment drive
The biscuit manufacturer has launched a recruitment drive at its Uttoxeter site to support its ambitious production targets.
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Recalls: Morrisons and Hovis crumpets recalled due to metal contamination
Several Morrisons and Hovis branded crumpet products have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal.
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Summer 2024 NPD launches
Non-HFFS ice cream flavoured cereal, a new venture for Napolina, and oat drink innovations feature in our second summer new product development launch round-up.
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Hill Biscuits investor exits after 7 years
Private equity investor LDC, which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has sold its shares of Hill Biscuits to Cerealto UK.
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The latest summer F&B launches
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest summer launches to grace the UK e-commerce and brick and mortar aisles in this part one of two NPD round-ups.
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Asda workers continue strike action at Lowestoft store
Strike action continues at Asda stores in the UK, as workers union GMB announces another round of walkouts at the retailer’s Lowestoft store next month.
UK Flour Millers launches try before you buy on training courses
Members of the industry will soon be able to trial the UK Flour Millers' online Distance Learning Programme before having to register for a course.
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Grazed Bakery secures £50k investment
Artisan brownie baker Grazed Bakery is to create jobs and double production after securing £50k of investment from Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE.
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Layers of expertise at BakeAway Corby
Join Food Manufacture as we step inside BakeAway's Corby site on the latest edition of Me and My Factory.
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Branded sales bolster Premier Foods first quarter results
Branded sales continue to bolster Premier Foods’ revenues, as analysts question whether the food manufacturer is playing it too safe in its full-year outlook.
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Metal contamination causes baked products recall
A bakery firm is recalling several baked products because they may contain small pieces of metal.
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Regal Food acquires third dessert business since 2022
Yorkshire-based Regal Food Products Group has announced the acquisition of Love Cheesecakes.
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Functional foods fuel healthy eating trends
A growing trend of health-conscious consumers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked calls for manufacturers to focus on functional foods.
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Greggs reveals plans for national distribution centre
Greggs has announced plans for a new national distribution centre in Kettering as part of its continuing investment in its supply chain capacity.
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R&W Scott transitions to employee ownership
Premium bakery and confectionery ingredients supplier R&W Scott has transitioned to employee ownership.