Global poll shows 60% of world’s population worry about the food they eat

 A new global study of worry and risk – the first-ever Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll – has revealed the global state of food and water safety.

The poll revealed that 60 per cent of people worldwide say they are worried … Read More

iba confectionery and baking fair announces virtual pre-event

To keep up with the industry’s needs during the uncertain times following the COVID-19 pandemic, iba has announced it will be launching a virtual event in addition to its trade show.

In light of the current restrictions as a result … Read More

Ferrero acquires part of Fox’s Biscuits

2 Sisters Food Group has announced that part of Fox’s biscuits will be sold to a Ferrero-related company.

Part of Fox’s Biscuits has been sold to a Ferrero-related company for £246 million – acquiring Fox’s manufacturing sites at Batley and … Read More

Speedibake and Burton’s Biscuit launch Jammie Dodgers Muffin

Speedibake recently announced the launch of a new partnership with Burton’s Biscuits with the launch of a twist on a classic British favourite – Jammie Dodger and Maryland Cookies muffins.

Inspired by British biscuits, the range includes Maryland Cookies Muffin … Read More

Italian food giant makes a bid for Hovis

Italian firm, Newlat Food, has put forward a non-binding offer to the shareholders of Hovis Holdings Ltd.

In a statement, Newlat explained that the offer was made following evaluation of the sustainability of the investment in short, medium and long … Read More

Patisserie Valerie launches Click & Collect service

Patisserie Valerie has launched a ‘Click & Collect’ service across 42 of its UK patisseries.

Following this, the company intends to roll the service out to its full estate.

Partnering up with Wi5, a company that provide mobile ‘Order & … Read More

Bühler’s optical sorting experts recognised for outstanding business practices

Bühler has announced that it has achieved the latest ISO 9001:2015 certification, which recognises the outstanding quality procedures and business practices observed during the manufacturing of its optical sorters.

After securing the ISO 9001:2008 accreditation, Bühler pursued the ISO 9001:2015 certification … Read More

Warburtons rolls out Half White Half Wholemeal range

Warburtons has introduced a new range of bakery products which are made from a blend of half white and half wholemeal flour.

The … Read More

Unifiller unveils automated cake filling system

Unifiller System has launched its Servo Layer Cake Systems for industrial bakeries looking to automate the filling of layer cakes.

The new system is capable of icing a layer of buttercream onto round or square cakes with a high degree … Read More

M&S rolls out recyclable packaging for all bakery products

As part of its goal to make all packaging widely recycled by 2022, M&S has transformed its packaging for bakery products.

The packaging is made from translucent paper, or paper with a small plastic window, and is being used for … Read More