Bakery

Shortages of certain ingredients can spark new innovations as bakery manufacturers search for new flavours. Image: Getty / YinYang

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Bakery manufacturing trends and insights October 2024

By Gwen Ridler

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.

Joe & Seph's, Pukka Pies and Cathedral City all feature in this week's NPD round-up

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The latest NPD from food and drink manufacturers

By Gwen Ridler

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.

Food Manufacturer rounds-up some of the best NPD from the last month

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September food and drink NPD round-up

By Gwen Ridler

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.

Supermarket giant Asda has extended its partnership with surplus food marketplace Too Good to Go

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Asda extends food redistribution partnership

By Gwen Ridler

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.

Free-from foods are becoming more and more mainstream, but how can manufacturers tap into the growing trend? Image: Getty

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Drivers and developments in free-from food production

By Gwen Ridler

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.

We investigate how food and drink brands are creating products with feeling. Credit: Getty/woocat

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You are what you eat

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture explores the movement towards ‘mood inspired’ products within food and drink and the trends you should be keeping top of mind.

Read this week's round-up of F&B new launches. Credit: Young's Chip Shop, Richmond, Cathedral City

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5 F&B NPD launches

By Bethan Grylls

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.

Baker & Baker's Wirral site saw a big expansion last year, with a new cookie line installed. Credit: Baker & Baker

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Baker & Baker sees revenue reach €620m

By Bethan Grylls

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.

Barbie doughnuts, gluten-free brownies and Spanish summer themed quiche feature in this round-up of NPD

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Sweet treats lead latest food NPD round-up

By Gwen Ridler

Barbie doughnuts and the ultimate gluten-free brownie lead this round-up of the latest new product launches from food and drink manufacturers.

The new products are available in supermarkets now. Credit: Warburtons

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Warburtons launches fresh NPD

By William Dodds

Warburtons has added two new products to its portfolio of baked goods – Belgian Waffles and Sesame Thin Bagels.

Kate Clawson (in blue dress, left), following the announcement of her win of Factory Manager of the Year at 2024's award, will join the judging panel for 2025

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What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?

By Bethan Grylls

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...

A new King's Inch whisky and organic veggie dip from Kallo are among the new innovations hitting shelves this summer

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Summer 2024 NPD launches

By Bethan Grylls

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.

The summer has been filled with a range of new launches, including Minion sweets, snackable shortbread, and a new venture for Lyle's Golden Syrup

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The latest summer F&B launches

By Bethan Grylls

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.

Grazed Bakery is to create jobs and double production after securing £50k of investment

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Grazed Bakery secures £50k investment

By Gwen Ridler

Artisan brownie baker Grazed Bakery is to create jobs and double production after securing £50k of investment from Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE.

Bethan Grylls (far left) with the team at BakeAway Corby

Me and My Factory

Layers of expertise at BakeAway Corby

By Bethan Grylls

Join Food Manufacture as we step inside BakeAway's Corby site on the latest edition of Me and My Factory.

A growing trend for function food ingredients has been driven by more health conscious consumers. Image: Getty, Matt Lincoln

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Functional foods fuel healthy eating trends

By Gwen Ridler

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.

Coeliacs are paying more than a third more for their weekly shop, according to Coeliac UK.

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Coeliacs unable to afford gluten-free food, report claims

By Gwen Ridler

People suffering from coeliac disease are paying up to 35% more for their weekly food shop, with a growing number of consumers unable to find gluten-free products on shelves, according to Coeliac UK.

Baker & Baker has invested £2.9m into its cookie line

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Baker & Baker invests £2.9m in cookie line

By Gwen Ridler

Bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker has invested £2.9m into its cookie production line at its Wirral site, expanding production and creating new jobs.

French Harmony farmer, Emeric Duchesne, his wheat fields and bee hotel

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How Mondelēz is defining regenerative agriculture

By Bethan Grylls

Biscuits and confectionery manufacturer Mondelēz International is expanding its regenerative wheat farming ambitions, following a successful trial. Food Manufacture reports on its visit to see the programme in action in Northern France - and questions,...

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