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Friends, family and community at the heart of Roberts Bakery rebrand

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Fourth-generation family bread business Roberts Bakery has announced a rebrand to celebrate its Cheshire roots and baking heritage and to put a fresh emphasis on everyday products for real lives. The new positioning for Roberts Bakery marks “a return to its brand truths” as it refocuses on why consumers love the bakery, its regionality,  focus …

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