Bells of Lazonby completes £1M expansion
The Cumbrian bakery has finished a major expansion that will boost production and support future growth.
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Bakery manufacturer fined for multiple food hygiene breaches
A Wigan Borough bakery manufacturer has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds after breaching multiple food hygiene regulations.
Mr Kipling factory invests £2.1M in solar farm
The Premier Foods’ Carlton bakery which makes Mr Kipling’s cakes has seen a significant investment into solar power.
Ground-breaking gene atlas could lead to healthier, climate-resistant oats
A coalition of plant scientists are cataloguing the diversity of oats and their wild relatives, examining the genetic makeup of 33 common oat types and mapping more than nine thousand in detail.
Heritage South Asian sweets brand enters new era following £22M acquisition
Egg-free cake retailer Cake Box has revealed the next phase of its growth plan for Ambala.
Wholebake opens new facility in Wrexham
Wholebake, the healthy snack bar manufacturer, has expanded its operations with the opening of a major new facility in Wales.
Brace’s Bakery to close factory in business ‘reset’
Brace’s Bakery, the Welsh bread manufacturer, has confirmed it is to close its Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate site to ‘reset’ the business due to changing market demands.
Warburtons acquires Roberts Bakery Ilkeston factory
Warburtons has confirmed it has acquired the Roberts Bakery sourdough factory in Ilkeston in an administration deal.
Rebel Baker named Scotland’s Start Up Loans Ambassador
Allergen-free bakery The Rebel Baker, based in Ayr, has been named Scotland’s Start Up Loans Ambassador.
Roberts Bakery saved, over 400 jobs secured
Roberts Bakery parent company Frank Roberts & Sons Limited has been saved by the private investment enterprise, Boparan Private Office, owned by entrepreneur Ranjit Singh Boparan.
Rollagranola launches first kids’ range
Rollagranola the healthy granola and knacks brand, is entering the children’s breakfast market with the launch ‘Little Rollas’, a range of wholesome and naturally sweetened granolas designed for young palates.
McVitie’s maker surpasses £3BN in revenue
Pladis posted record revenue in its latest full-year results, as it hit £3.23 billion.
Finsbury invests millions into foodservice site
The manufacturer is making a multi-million investment into its Manchester-based Kara Foodservice facility to drive innovation, efficiency and growth.
Dessert retailer receives £1.1M investment
Batch’d expects to significantly grow turnover in next three years, with ambitious expansion plans.
What comes next for Roberts Bakery?
After Roberts Bakery announced it has published a Notice of Intention to appoint administrators, Food Manufacture asked what comes next?
Roberts Bakery prepares to enter administration
Roberts Bakery has confirmed it has published a Notice of Intention (NOI) to appoint administrators.
Retro treat reimagined with Drumstick cheesecake launch
The English Cheesecake Company has partnered with Swizzels to launch a Squashies flavoured cheesecake, tapping into ‘new-nostalgia’ trend.
Yorkshire bakery business acquired from EG Group
Yorkshire bakery firm Cooplands has been acquired by a group of investors.
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.