Demand for its chilled artisan bakery products has driven Bakkavor Bread to launch a recruitment drive at its two Crewe and Nantwich factories, according to the business.
International sweet bakery supplier Rich Products has announced plans to open a new state-of-the-art production site in Andover as part of a major restructure of all of its manufacturing in the UK.
Associated British Foods (ABF) is grappling currency exchange issues and rising wheat costs amid the rapidly building storm surrounding sugar prices, a company trading statement has warned.
Cotswolds-based bakery Huffkins is entering the Japanese market followed the shipment of a 1.7 tonne order of fruitcakes, shortbread and branded merchandise to Japan, with more orders already secured for October 2018 and into 2019.
Finsbury Food Group has bolstered its capabilities in gluten-free bread and morning goods with the acquisition of manufacturer Ultrapharm, just five years after selling off much of its free-from business to Genius.
Paul Allen, owner of Northern Irish crisp manufacturer Tayto Group, has rescued McErlain’s Bakery from administration in a pre-pack deal, protecting the jobs of more than 250 workers.
Scottish baker Aulds has confirmed the closure of four of its stores, a week after placing its retail business into liquidation in a bid to protect 200 manufacturing jobs.
Scottish baker Aulds has safeguarded 200 jobs at its two manufacturing sites after placing its retail business into liquidation as part of a group turnaround plan.
