Commercial property fire reported at Warburtons bakery
A fire at a Burnley-based bakery owned by Warburtons has now been extinguished, with the company set to launch an investigation to determine the cause.
Scottish Bakers report highlights shift towards premium products
Scottish Bakers has published its Bakery Category Insight Reports 2026, which was produced in collaboration with global bakery supplier Dawn Foods.
Warburtons invests £100m in bakery facilities
UK bakery brand Warburtons has announced it will invest more than £100 million as it acquires the former Rathbones bakery site in Wakefield.
Finlay’s Food rebrands to Bako
Bako Group Ltd has announced that Finlay’s Food, which was acquired in 2024, will now trade as Bako.
Scottish Bakers launches 2026 manifesto
Trade organisation Scottish Bakers has unveiled its 2026 manifesto, outlining how it intends to “protect and grow” its £1 billion contribution to the economy.
Bernard McAuley appointed Bako managing director
Ingredients supplier Bako has appointed Bernard McAuley as its managing director, as the company aims to expand across the UK and Ireland bakery and foodservice markets.
