CEO Alasdair Smith has strong words for the Scottish Government over its delay in confirming funding for new apprenticeship starts, calling it ‘inexcusable and ‘bad for business’. More worryingly, he is concerned it could signal a withdrawal of vital...
Action on Salt is calling for mandatory salt reduction targets after its latest research found that some slices of bread are saltier than a bag of crisps.
Steam takes baking to a whole new level, reducing costs for the baker, improving sustainability and more importantly, resulting in better-for-you baked goods.
Délifrance has unveiled the next chapter of its ‘Prove It’ series, this time taking a deep dive into sustainability trends and whether the UK bakery sector is moving the needle in the right direction.
Kudos, glory and multiple business benefits are again up for grabs in British Baker’s search for this year's loaf that will stand out above all others.
I was once again honoured to be invited to be part of that troupe, which had the task to scrutinise, scratch, sniff, scrunch and savour 630 treats from 70 master bakers from all corners of Scotland.
While bread has traditionally been linked to a greater risk of weight gain and obesity, researchers are quickly realising the benefits a loaf fortified with superfood ingredients can have on an individual’s health and wellbeing.
As the cost of living crisis exacerbates, 4 million children in the UK are experiencing food insecurity and go to school hungry, impacting not only concentration and ultimately the results of our future leaders, but also their social behaviour and mental...
Ingå Group was created by Swedish investment firm Novax and currently comprises clean label ingredients specialist Ulrick & Short and recently-acquired French counterpart Louis François.
Crown Flour Angels – an initiative of the wheat-milling business in Nigeria – has launched a baking academy to train and economically empower more women.
SpermidineEvo from GoodMills Innovation promotes cell health and wellbeing into later life and can be added to granola and protein bars, breakfast cereals and bread.
Like many others, the supplier of frozen bakery goods saw a drop in sales during the pandemic but bounced back in 2022, with new business opportunities prompting new investment.
The Mexican bakery giant – owner of India’s Harvest Gold, Modern Bread and Kitty brands – donated 35,000 loaves of bread (equivalent to five lakh slices) to the India Food Banking Network (IFBN), as part of the India chapter of its Bimbo Global Race initiative.
The UK artisanal bakery and café group – already a parent of seven sites across Suffolk and Norfolk – has expanded its family, opening its first Mini Magpie in the market town of Beccles.
Trade groups like Craft Bakers Association, Scottish Bakers and Federation of Bakers have welcomed the UK Baking Industry Code of Practice (CoP) for the Labelling of Sourdough Bread and Rolls. The Real Bread Campaign, on the other hand, remains highly...
Bimbo Bakeries USA – the North American arm of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s biggest bakery manufacturer – has unveiled a bread that comprises the equivalent of one cup of vegies per loaf.
Following a trading standards complaint by the UK watchdog, high street retailer Iceland has withdrawn its own-brand ‘50% white and wholemeal’ loaf from shelves.
The six finalists of the Challenge’s Novel Tech category are Canadian commercial organisations with disruptive ideas that can be honed to prevent spoilage of pre-harvest crops, extend the shelf life of food, and transform food waste into compostable bioplastics.
The Mexican bakery giant has acquired Vel PItar SA – a major player in branded breads and other baked goods in Romania – from US private equity firm NCH Capital for an undisclosed amount.
Scottish Bakers, Federation of Bakers, Craft Bakers Association, ABIM and UKAPY have sent a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, urging him to review his ‘new’ Energy Bills Discount Scheme.
Do you believe your cob is a crust above others? Do your English muffins move people to tears? Ready to laud about your lardy cake? Time to find out in the search for Britain’s Best Loaf.
The National Food & Drink Training (NFDT) - Scottish Bakers' training arm - has partnered with the UK retailer to run apprenticeship training in its from-scratch bakeries instore.
Scottish Bakers has ‘tentatively welcomed’ the Governments’ Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses due to roll out on 1 April, but said it is concerned it ‘could still spell disaster for many small businesses’.
France’s best-loved loaf – the long, crusty baguette – has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, joining other breads like Malta’s Il-Ftira and the Middle Eastern flatbread (lavash, katyrma, jupka or yufka) made by communities in Azerbaijan,...
Toast Ale wants to ‘rescue’ 1bn slices of surplus bread from waste streams. The company has secured fresh investor backing and is planning to collaborate with Heineken as it works toward this ‘earthshot goal’.
Johan Sanders, president of the Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionery and Patisserie Industries is a believer that being one market will help the industry through its current quagmire of challenges.
While the culinary world notoriously rejects criticism – think footballer-turned-Michelin-starred-chef Gordon Ramsay and Sunday Times restaurant critic AA Milner – Bertinet is actually using the unique opportunity to challenge the British perception of...
Scottish Bakers recently hosted Mairi Gougeon MSP, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, to discuss the most pressing issues impacting the sector, and has inducted Andrew Chisholm, Chloe Milne and Shirley Simson to its board to help...
The bakery subsidiary of France’s largest grain cooperative, VIVESCIA, has refreshed its far-reaching corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, which aligned with the group’s broader sustainable development policy.
Data from Innova Market Insights shows that launches of products with almonds have increased across the board, driven by the humble nut’s health benefits, taste, texture and versatility. Almond paste too, has seen a resurgence in the bakery category.
Despite the cost-of-living crisis, the fourth generation firm is swallowing as many price increases as possible to avoid passing on hefty rises to its customers.
These consumers still want to purchase indulgent pastries or breads out-of-home or on-the-go, but these days are placing more emphasis on treats that are guilt-free.
Jonathan Warburton, chairman of the UK’s largest bakery brand, visited a local Bolton school to deliver Toastie Loaf and Crumpets to children and staff – reaching the bakery’s target of donating one million products to community groups this year.
The Californian better-for-you cracker and pizza crust producer has appointed two women execs to its Board of Directors, supported by the non-profit that works to close the representation gap of corporate Boards.
Eric Dell is taking the reins from Robb MacKie on 1 January 2023, to lead the trade group’s sweeping mission of promoting and growing the baking industry in partnership with its 300+ members.
A new report by the Open University Business School reveals the number of small bakery businesses in the UK has increased in recent years, rising to the COVID challenge, but now facing an uncertain future.
As part of a brand refresh, Bertinet Bakery has become the first major US bread brand to feature the mark on its packaging, which guarantees the nutrition and processing credentials of its range of sliced sourdough.
