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For over four decades, we’ve been crafting delicious baked goods that bring joy to millions of people across the UK and beyond. From celebration cakes to artisan bread, our diverse range of products reflects our commitment to quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction.

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From oven to innovation

As a leading speciality bakery manufacturer in the UK, we take pride in our ability to combine traditional baking methods with cutting-edge technology. Our journey to acquiring such an outstanding family of bakeries is testament to our dedication, adaptability, and unwavering focus on excellence.

Finsbury Food Group

The ingredients of our success

The Finsbury Value system is the foundation of everything we do. They guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire us to reach new heights. These core principles have been instrumental in our growth and success:

Unwavering Excellence

Dedicated to delivering bakery excellence from field to fork and upholding the highest standards across the industry. Excellence is not a goal for us; it is a continuous pursuit.

Progressively Agile

A culture built on dynamism and agility ensures market changes and bakery trends can be swiftly adopted. Innovation and leading infrastructure ensure we’re built for the future.

Sustainable Supply

By implementing responsible sourcing, efficient processes, and eco-friendly practices, we strive to champion our planet and people through responsible business practices.

People First

Committed to our people and all people throughout our supply chain, we invest in constant development and foster inclusivity to maintain a thriving community of excellence.

Collective Pride

We take collective pride in our purpose, celebrating both output quality and process. This pride ensures our retail and foodservice customers receive the highest quality outcome.

Our history

The story of Finsbury Food Group is one of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our journey has been filled with exciting milestones and transformative moments. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, exploring the key events that have shaped our company and set the stage for our future success.

2002

Acquisition of Memory Lane Cakes – name change to Finsbury Food Group.

2003

Acquisition of Nicholas & Harris.

2005

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Acquisition of UCB, California and Campbells.

2007

Acquisition of Anthony Alan Foods Ltd and Lightbody Group.

2008

Acquisition of Yorkshire Farm Bakery and A&P Foods.

2009

Nicholas & Harris acquired Goswell Enterprises Ltd.

2013

Livwell and United Bakeries sold.

2014

Acquisition of Fletchers Bakeries.

2015

Acquisition of Johnstone’s Food Service.

2018

Acquisition of specialist, Free From bakery Ultrapharm, with bakeries in South Wales and Poland.

2023

Acquisition of Lees.

2023

Finsbury returns to a private Limited Company.

Baking sustainable growth through strategy

We’re dedicated to creating sustainable value for our shareholders, customers, and stakeholders by leveraging our expertise in baking high-quality products. Our strategic approach is centred around delivering growth and differentiation in key market channels while meeting the evolving needs and tastes of consumers.

Here’s how we’re rising to the challenge:

  • We’re investing in our people and our manufacturing sites to create a strong foundation for growth.
  • We’re always innovating to create high-quality bakery products that anticipate key market trends.
  • We keep our customers and consumers at the heart of our decision-making process.
  • We’re building a strong licensed-brand portfolio to complement our key retailer relationships.
  • We’re aiming to succeed in both the retail grocery and out-of-home channels.
  • We’re growing through a combination of organic growth and targeted acquisitions.

Want to talk more about how you could benefit from the proven Finsbury strategies? We’re all ears.

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