BAKO Group Limited announced the full acquisition of James A. S. Finlay Limited (Finlay’s Foods) from Northern Ireland, on April 3, 2024. Finlay’s employs a staff of around 60 people and sells food ingredients, including specialties for bakery, across the UK, Europe and Asia.
Irwin’s Bakery launched Howells Wee Joeys, bite-sized madeira sponge cakes covered in jelly and coconut. “We are all a little bit excited in the bakery this week,” the bakery announced via its LinkedIn page.
Holmes Bakery secured a GBP 200,000 contract Lidl Northern Ireland, to supply fifteens, caramel fingers and sweet mince slices to over 40 stores in the area. To fulfill the contract, the family bakery will hire three additional people, growing its staff to 23.
