ABF sees profits fall amid economic headwinds
Associated British Foods (ABF) has seen its profits fall after experiencing significant economic headwinds.
Bakery
Baker & Baker snaps up leading Scottish free-from manufacturer
One of the UK’s leading bakery product manufacturers, Baker & Baker, has acquired free-from specialist Lazy Day Foods.
Cornish baker fined nearly £4K after plastic found in “potentially deadly” wedding cake
A Cornish baker has been fined close to £4,000 after pieces of plastic were found inside a wedding cake described as potentially deadly.
Cereal’s midlife crisis and Nestlé’s £66M wager
Nestlé’s business executive officer for Cereal Partners UK & Ireland, James Gerchow explains how the manufacturer plans to fight back against the long-term decline of breakfast cereals.
UK manufacturer recalls flapjacks over allergen risk
A British flapjack manufacturer has recalled several products due to the presence of undeclared allergens.
2 Sisters owner pumps £500K into Cheshire bakery
Winsford-based Little Treats Bakery has secured a £500,000 investment from parent company Boparan Private Office (BPO).
Troubled David Wood Baking bought out by US finance firm
US-based finance firm Barings has completed its buyout of British food manufacturer David Wood Baking UK Limited.
Will Vandemoortele and Délifrance’s integration squeeze bakery buyers?
Vandemoortele and Délifrance have the scale to reshape frozen bakery, but customers will want to know how much of the benefit reaches their businesses
Campaign group calls Hovis ad an “insult” to local bakers
The Real Bread Campaign has submitted a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over Hovis’ latest advert.
How GLP-1s are changing breakfast habits
Weight loss medications are already having a massive influence over consumer habits, but how are they affecting the ‘most important meal of the day’? Food Manufacture hears from Weetabix’s insight lead.
Jason’s Sourdough maker expands production after eight-figure HSBC UK investment
Jason’s Sourdough manufacturer Geary’s Bakeries is expanding after securing an eight-figure funding deal with HSBC UK.
Greggs to axe over 700 jobs amid factory closures
British bakery giant Greggs is planning to slash several hundred jobs and close four of its manufacturing facilities.
Hovis distribution drivers pause strike at “eleventh hour”
Workers at Hovis’ Avonmouth site have suspended their strike at the “eleventh hour” following last-minute negotiations.
Scottish bakery firm opens butcher shop
An Aberdeenshire family baker is aiming to expand into new territory with the opening of a new butcher shop.
Bakery re-opens £27M facility after devastating fire
A Welsh baking business has dramatically turned its fortunes around after being ravaged by fire seven years ago.
Why ABF’s Hovis deal matters far beyond bread
The creation of Hovis Bakeries could signal a broader shift in how the food industry defines health, argues Modern Baker co-founder Leo Campbell.
The race to perfect gluten-free
Gluten-free is booming, but the sector’s next test is balancing clean labels, better nutrition and great taste without compromising safety or affordability
From breadbasket to growth market: How Grupo Bimbo, Nestlé and General Mills are redrawing LATAM’s food map
Turning LATAM’s abundant resources into growth will demand resilient farms, local production and sharper market choices
David Wood Baking fined over £300K after worker suffers serious injuries
A baked goods manufacturer has been hit with a heavy fine after a worker suffered serious injuries when they became trapped in machinery.
US bakery giant opens UK centre of excellence
C.H. Guenther & Son has opened an innovation hub in Coventry, UK to support future manufacturing growth across Europe.
Manchester bakery team rescued following liquidation
The jobs of all 25 employees at Manchester kosher bakery State Fayre have been saved after a sale secured its future.
CMA rules Vandemoortele must sell its Worcester facility
Baked goods manufacturer Vandemoortele will have to sell its Worcester facility to safeguard UK competition, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ruled.
Romesh Ranganathan-backed bakery chain part-saved from liquidation
Some Coughlans Bakery shops are set to reopen under a new name after being acquired by Janes Pantry from the liquidators.
Cerealto CEO on ditching pasta and backing snacks
CEO Bosco Fonts explains how a disposed pasta division, fresh acquisitions and €170 million of investment are helping Cerealto grow as consumer habits change.
From Grupo Bimbo to Warburtons: The billion-dollar battle for the bakery of the future
As conventional bread sales stagnate across mature markets, the world’s biggest bakery groups are committing billions to factories, digital systems and new product formats – a race for flexibility, not volume
Is speculoos the new Dubai chocolate? Inside Biscoff’s €500m boom
Lotus Bakeries is making its biggest-ever investment to turn soaring demand for speculoos into lasting global growth
Compleat Foodservice invests £600K into cookie production
The foodservice arm of The Compleat Food Group has injected a significant sum into a new cookie production line, expanding its capabilities and capacity.
McVitie’s owner aims to double healthy snack sales by 2030
The company behind McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker promises to double its sales of products with higher levels of protein and fibre in four years.
Fire service reveals what caused Warburtons Burnley blaze
A large fire that broke out at Warburtons’ Burnley facility has been ruled accidental, and the cause has now been made public.
Higgidy CEO exits
Rachel Kelley is leaving the bakery business for a new MD opportunity elsewhere.
Waitrose pulls chocolate chip brioche packs over metal and hard plastic contamination risk
Waitrose has recalled one of its brioche products due to potential contamination with foreign bodies.
Puratos fined £120K after exposing workers to ‘serious’ health and safety risks
Baking manufacturer Puratos has been fined £120,000 after employees were found to be exposed to serious health and safety risks.
The 5 top trends shaping bakery in 2026
A selection of bakery experts have their say on the hot trends shaping the sector in 2026.
Four new cacao types just handed chocolate a lifeline
A Peruvian gene-hunt has rewritten the cacao family tree, handing breeders fresh raw material just as disease and extreme weather squeeze the world’s cocoa supply
Allied renamed as Hovis Bakeries after ABF acquisition completes
Associated British Foods (ABF) has renamed its Allied Bakeries as Hovis Bakeries after the acquisition of its rival has completed.
The M&S pistachio sandwich: Are we mistaking hype for innovation?
Last month saw Marks & Spencer roll out another dessert sandwich following the success of its strawberry and crème sando.
Greggs CFO to step down after 28 years
Greggs’ chief financial officer (CFO) Richard Hutton is planning to step down from his role and the company board at the end of this year.
Romesh Ranganathan-backed bakery chain closes down
A bakery chain backed by comedian and actor Romesh Ranganathan is set to close down after entering voluntary liquidation.
Coffee house chain ordered to pay £34k after serious hygiene failings
A popular bakery and coffee house chain has been ordered to pay more than £34,000 after a council investigation found serious food hygiene failings.
CMA makes final decision on ABF-Hovis merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its final report into the proposed merger of Associated British Foods (ABF) and Hovis.
Waitrose pulls popular bakery product over undeclared allergen
Waitrose & Partners has recalled one of its popular bakery products due to the presence of an undeclared allergen
2 Sisters owner saves Brace’s Bakery from administration
Boparan Private Office (BPO) has acquired Brace’s Bakery in a deal that will secure the future of the business and save hundreds of jobs.
Domino’s Pizza invests £25M into new supply chain centre
Domino’s Pizza Group has opened a new supply chain centre on the edge of Bristol backed by a £25 million investment.
World Cup Fever: Finsbury Food Group launches limited-edition England and Scotland cupcakes
The manufacturer is tapping into rising World Cup fever across England and Scotland with the launch of new limited-edition cupcake packs.
ABF acquires leading New Zealand bagel brand
Associated British Foods (ABF) has bought New Zealand‑based bakery firm Abe’s Bagels via a regional subsidiary.
Opinion: People may eat less - but they’ll never stop wanting cake
Mike Bagshaw, founder and owner of flavour house I.T.S, looks at the challenges facing bakery and why one of food manufacturing’s most pressurised sectors may also be one of its most resilient.
Morrisons fined £737K for ‘systemic’ hygiene failures at Welsh store
Supermarket chain Morrisons cops hefty fine for several hygiene breaches at its Cwmbran store in South Wales.
Large fire breaks out at Warburtons’ Burnley
A large blaze has broken out at a Warburtons factory in Burnley and, in a bizarre turn of events, was spotted by Bank of Dave star Dave Fishwick.
Finsbury Food Group acquires healthy snacking brand
The UK specialist bakery manufacturer has purchased Flower & White as it continues to strengthen its foothold in high-growth bakery categories.
White Rabbit co-founder: ‘Fear of failure is the biggest driver there is’
Nick Croft-Simon, co-founder of White Rabbit tells Food Manufacture about the gluten-free brand’s journey, what keeps him going, and the lessons he’s learned as he’s scaled the business.