Asda said the change would mean it was able to bake fresh products several times a day, rather than once a day in store. It will begin a formal consultation with its bakers and bakery managers.

The company said it will try to redeploy bakery staff (Picture: Getty) Up to 1,200 jobs are at risk as Asda plans changes to the way its bakeries are run.

Supermarket giant Asda has begun a consultation over scrapping its current method of “scratch” baking at 341 UK branches putting up to 1,200 jobs at risk. ... Asda is changing its bakery set up ( ...

Asda is set to restructure its bakery operations with about 1,200 roles affected. The retailer plans to cease baking its products in-store and instead send them out from a central location.

Available now, Asda's new Pistachio Croissants have joined the 10-strong range of croissants available at Asda Bakery, including Hazelnut (£1.50/2 pack), Almond (£1.50/2 pack) and Raspberry (£1 ...

Asda has launched a new bakery range in time for Easter - including a cake in a jar. There are nine new chick-themed items including a cupcake platter, cheesecakes, ...

Asda is behind the UK’s first bread-only restaurant pop-up. ... the restaurant also coincides with the re-launch of Asda Bakery and the introduction of over 200 new and improved bakery products.) ...