Bakery & confectionery trends 2022

Pressure to make products healthier for shoppers may have temporarily eased as prices have soared, but that doesn't mean processors are easing off reformulation or innovation, says Alyson Magee. Read more

Hovis chief executive Nish Kankiwala to step down

Hovis chief executive Nish Kankiwala has announced he will be stepping down from the role later this year. Read more

Cake manufacturer set for expansion after taking mentoring advice

A Chorley cake manufacturer is set to expand its baked goods to trade, hospitality and overseas after growing turnover and output. Read more

Brace's Bakery and Greggs investment and expansion plans

Welsh baker Brace’s has invested £4m in new production line, while Greggs has secured planning permission for an expansion of its Newcastle factory. Read more

Stobarts closes Bradford plant after strategic review

Stobarts, the UK independent producer of pies and meat products, has closed its plant in Bradford after a strategic review of the business. Read more

Jones Village Bakery to recruit 30 new apprentices

Wrexham, Wales-based Jones Village Bakery is to recruit 30 new apprentices over the next two years as part of a £16m expansion of its baking operation. Read more