Yorkshire Bakery Business Acquired from EG Group
Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd was previously owned by EG Group, which acquired the firm in 2021. In a statement announcing the transaction, Cooplands highlighted...
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Jason’s Sourdough Introduces Its First Crumpet Product
‘Proper Sourdough Crumpets’ are now available in 700 Tesco stores nationwide, with a pack of six retailing at £1.60. These crumpets feature natural ingredients, free...
Greggs Appoints Non-Executive Director Amid Declining Profits in H1
Robert Moorhead, formerly the chief financial officer and chief operating officer at WHSmith, will join the Greggs board as of October 1, 2025. Following his...
Oetker Set to Acquire Local Baking Competitor Kathi
German food manufacturer Oetker Group has successfully acquired local baking mixes and flour producer Kathi. The financial terms of the acquisition remain undisclosed. Founded in...
Juvela Unveils £1.5 Million Bakery and Introduces New Brand
The new bakery has opened at Juvela’s allergen-free facility in Wales, equipped with “state-of-the-art” technology. This development will support the launch of OAF, a gluten-free...
Puratos Expands Buckingham Facility for Local Production of Fillings, Patisserie Glazes, and Sourdough
Puratos UK is implementing an expansion plan to relocate its production of fillings and sourdough from the Simonswood site to a consolidated facility. This new...
Morrisons Preserves 138 Jobs by Revoking Rathbones Closure Plan
In November 2024, Morrisons announced that it was evaluating the closure of the Wakefield facility after conducting a comprehensive review of the Rathbones business model,...
Ty Nant Strengthens UK Presence with Two New Acquisitions
Ty Nant has recently embarked on a significant expansion of its product portfolio, following its acquisition of the renowned Welsh water and mixer brand Llanllyr...
Rainbow Dust Expands by Acquiring Another Cake Decorating Business
Located in Preston, Lancashire, Rainbow Dust offers an extensive range of food colorings, paints, lustre dusts, glitters, and various decorations. Additionally, the company produces an...
Morrisons Considers Closing Rathbones Bakery, Putting 400 Jobs at Stake
Morrisons has reached a critical juncture following a “thorough review” of the Rathbones business model. While the retailer has emphasized that no final decision has...