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.
The UK supermarket giant has announced plans to axe 200 cafes, end its hot food range in 34 stores and ‘re-evaluate’ its bakery counter setup in 54 stores – putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk.
Nestlé Professional has joined forces with Baked by Rich’s to create three candy-inspired cookie variants to capitalise on Brits continuing demand for sweet indulgence.
Turning Rock Partners provided the financial boost to support the acquisition, with existing shareholders and management also participating in the new round of capital.
The UK's third-largest supermarket chain is planning to scrap its scratch baking practice instore for a centralised bakery model that will deliver pre-baked products to stores daily.
The US baked goods manufacturer is expanding its portfolio of products categories with the acquisition of a plant in Georgia from Speciality Bakers for an undisclosed amount.
The global bakery manufacturer is divesting its North American frozen manufacturing business to Rise Baking Company to concentrate on building its core bakery ingredients portfolio and digital future.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is acquiring Cyrus O’Leary’s Pies for an undisclosed sum, which will significantly expand Sara Lee’s presence in the instore bakery category.
