NEWS ROUND UP Puratos to expand Buckingham, UK site
Puratos, a leading supplier of bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients, is expanding its Buckingham facility to produce fillings, patisserie glazes, and sourdough, meeting growing UK demand. This expansion will create 37 new jobs across production, warehousing, R&D, quality, and engineering while reinforcing Puratos UK’s commitment to local sourcing and manufacturing.
The move consolidates production from Simonswood to Buckingham, where Puratos has been making bakery mixes and improvers for over 30 years. Increased capacity for fillings and new patisserie glaze production will strengthen Buckingham’s role as a Centre of Excellence,
cream, caramel, and fruit fillings. This shift lowers its environmental footprint and helps customers meet sustainability goals. The new facilities will be BREEAM- certified, supporting Puratos UK’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030 through reduced emissions and improved energy efficiency. “The UK market for sweet
bringing together technical expertise and operational best practices to support customers in creating standout products.
Puratos is also advancing its sustainability
strategy, significantly reducing plastic packaging for fillings. The company will transition from ‘bag-in-bucket’ packaging to heat-sealed buckets and pouches for chocolate,
baked goods is growing, driven by demand for affordable treats and healthier indulgences,” said Julia Darvill, Managing Director at Puratos UK & Ireland. “With all our specialists in one location, we can better support customers, drive bakery innovation, and address industry challenges while making meaningful sustainability improvements.”
Bayne’s The Family Bakers marks 70 years with 70th new shop
Bayne’s The Family Bakers proudly celebrates its 70th shop opening today at Perth’s Inveralmond Retail Park. This significant milestone coincides with this much-loved Scottish bakery’s 70th anniversary and ongoing expansion, marking seven decades of growth, innovation, and deep-rooted community connections since Bayne’s was founded in 1954.
From a single bakery in Lochore, Fife,
Bayne’s has flourished into a beloved Scottish institution, renowned for its quality baking and strong local connections. Today, the company operates 70 shops across Scotland, with plans for continued expansion and further investment in the coming year. Over the past 70 years, Bayne’s has evolved from a traditional home bakery into a leading player in the bakery food to go market. Driven by changing consumer preferences, the business has embraced convenience focused offerings, premium coffee, and home delivery services, positioning itself at the forefront of Scotland’s modern retail landscape. Reflecting on the company’s growth,
Bayne’s Joint Managing Director, John Bayne said: “A decade ago, we had 490 colleagues supporting 52 shops. Today, we’ve nearly doubled our workforce to 960, ensuring
we continue to bring fresh, quality baking to communities across Scotland. Looking ahead, we plan to open three to four new shops annually over the next decade while continuing to invest in product innovation and digital transformation to meet evolving customer needs.” Bayne’s has grown strategically, expanding beyond Fife in 1975 to Perthshire with a shop in Kinross then steadily increasing its presence throughout Scotland. In the late 1990s to early 2000s Bayne’s saw further growth into Perth, Dundee, and Monifieth, followed by the opening of its first retail park ‘food to go’ shop in Stirling in 2006. Bayne’s entered the Edinburgh market in 2012 and expanded into Glasgow in 2018. In 2021, the company launched its first drive-thru in Hillington. Most recently, in 2023, Bayne’s completed a freezer extension at its bakery, further enhancing production
capacity to meet growing demand. John Bayne added: “At Bayne’s, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s through our popular coffee card reward program, which offers a free coffee for every eight purchased, or our ‘Moments of Joy’ initiative, which empowers staff to provide complimentary treats for special occasions, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences.” Stanley Bayne, Chairman of Bayne’s, added: “Seventy shops in our 70th year - it’s a milestone that fills me with immense pride. My father, John, would be incredibly proud to see how far we’ve come; from opening our first shop in 1954 to opening our 70th shop today. Our success is a tribute to the generations of colleagues and bakers who have kept our ovens warm and our customers smiling. This new Perth shop is a symbol of our enduring commitment to Scottish baking traditions and the communities we serve.” Bayne’s the Family Bakers is committed to product innovation and enhancing its bakery and drinks range to meet evolving consumer tastes. The company is also investing in digital transformation, improving online ordering and home delivery services to meet growing demand for convenience.
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