Invicta

20/12/2024

We would like to wish all our customers and suppliers a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and healthy New Year.

Our offices will close for the festive period at 4pm today (20 December) and re-open at 8am on Thursday 2 January.

18/12/2024

Meet the Invicta team!

We’re excited to kick off a series of posts designed to introduce our team! Today, we’re sitting down with Trevor Talbot, our coatings expert, to answer these quick-fire questions. Here are his answers:

1) What’s been your proudest moment at Invicta so far?
"Introducing Invicta's own range of coatings. They are quite simply the best on the market! This is because they combine advanced materials with expert application techniques, ensuring superior non-stick performance, durability, and ease of cleaning. They are specifically designed to withstand the high demands of commercial baking and deliver consistent results batch after batch."

2) If you had to pick out only one Invicta product, which would it be and why?
"Difficult choice but I am going to plump for our aluminium baking trays. They are another industry leader - strong, durable and reliable!"

What is your favourite cake/biscuit?
"It’s a chocolate eclair."

What do you like to do in your spare time?
"Currently involved with house renovation and walking when time permits."

If you could invite somebody, living or dead, to a dinner party, who would they be? "Nelson Mandela would be a fantastic dinner party guest because of his incredible life experiences and ability to connect with people. He could share stories of resilience, forgiveness, and leadership while no doubt keeping the conversation warm and engaging. Plus, his legendary charm and sense of humour would make for an unforgettable evening."

Stay tuned for more interviews with the amazing team here at Invicta, and get an inside look at the people who help create the products you trust!

12/12/2024

It’s Christmas Jumper Day! Our staff are showing off their most festive and quirky jumpers today to support Save the Children’s annual event.

As well as bringing a bit of festive cheer to the office, we’re also proud to be raising money for charity, helping those in need this season. It’s a small gesture with a big impact, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.

It’s also national Mince Pie Day so we thought we would celebrate both events. Well, you can’t leave one out can you?!

10/12/2024

At Invicta, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.

As one of the UK’s leading manufacturers for the bakeware and food production industries, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact while delivering durable, high-quality products to our customers.

From using recycled materials in our manufacturing process to harnessing solar power for our operations, we’re embracing greener practices at every step. And by creating products built to last, we’re minimizing waste and helping build a more sustainable future for our industry.

Read below how we're leading the way with sustainability in our latest news article:

https://www.invictabakeware.co.uk/news/invicta-where-quality-meets-sustainability/

06/12/2024

A Very Yorkshire Christmas Tip!

Here’s a festive tip from our Yorkshire roots: have you tried pairing Christmas cake with cheese? It may sound unusual, but trust us—it’s a match made in heaven!

The key is to choose a sharp cheese, like traditional Wensleydale. The tangy flavour perfectly cuts through the richness of the fruit cake, while dried fruit and nuts naturally complement the cheese.

The cake to cheese ratio is also very important. You need a surprising amount of cheese to balance the cake’s sweetness. A ratio of 50:50 is about right.

Why not give this Yorkshire tradition a try this festive season? Let us know if you’re team cake-and-cheese in the comments!

05/12/2024

03/12/2024

The recently published British Bakers Top Bakery Trends for 2025 report reveals that baked treats are increasingly being seen as a way to lift the mood, especially among Gen Z consumers who place a stronger emphasis on mental health and wellness.

Indeed, additional research from Tate and Lyle shows that nearly half (45%) of consumers aged 18-34 are buying bakery products every day as an integral part of their diet.

There’s no doubt that baked goods make for a comforting pick-me-up and they’re a much more affordable treat compared to dining out.

This is great news for bakers. Carry on baking happiness into every bite!

30/11/2024

Happy St. Andrew's Day to all our Scottish friends and customers!

Today, we're celebrating Scotland’s rich heritage, traditions, and, of course, the incredible bakers and chefs across the country! From traditional shortbread to iconic Scottish oatcakes, your creations make Scotland unique, and we’re honoured to support your craft with our quality products.

27/11/2024

It’s exactly four weeks until Christmas!

The festive season is in full swing, and bakeries everywhere are working around the clock to bring us seasonal favourites – from beautifully decorated muffins to show-stopping Christmas cakes.

At Invicta, we’re here to help you bake your best! Our renowned top-quality muffin trays and cake tins are designed to ensure perfect results every time. Whether you’re crafting intricate decorations or keeping it classic, our bakeware makes it easy to turn out those festive treats.

https://www.invictabakeware.co.uk/bakeware-and-equipment/muffin-cup-trays/

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22/11/2024

Stir-Up Sunday is almost here!

Stir-Up Sunday falls on the last Sunday before Advent (this year on November 24th) and marks the traditional day for baking Christmas puddings in British households. It's a day when families come together to stir the ingredients, making a wish for the year ahead as they do.

Our bakers are already flat out making puddings and cakes for the festivities ahead supported by Invicta’s high-quality bakeware products. It’s also worth checking out our speciality coatings for the best options for high fruit and sugar content creations.



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19/11/2024

Ever wondered what goes into making a tin or rack? We’ve had some fun making this short video. Take a quick peek behind the doors of our Yorkshire factory!

https://youtu.be/udYA5jUZijA

15/11/2024

Fun Friday fact!

Yorkshire Curd Tarts have been a local favourite for centuries! These unique pastries, made with fresh curds, butter, sugar, currants, and a hint of nutmeg, date back to the 17th century. Originally, they were a way to use up leftover curds from cheesemaking, making them a true testament to Yorkshire's resourcefulness!

Many of our customers have made this one of their signature products and our range of durable tins are perfect for creating those golden, flaky crusts that Yorkshire Curd Tarts are famous for!


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12/11/2024

We have added three new bread tin sizes to our range of batch loaf trays and bread tins! These new additions use the finest aluminised steel for unbeatable durability and performance, making them the perfect investment for professional bakers.
Here’s a quick look at the new tins:

• Half of 800g Loaf Bread Tins – Ideal for smaller loaves with standard-size slices. Available as singles or in sets of three, with options for custom configurations like block assemblies. A range of lids available on request.
• 400g Batch Loaf Tray – Featuring four sections and made from 1.5mm aluminised steel, this tray is built for long-lasting, reliable performance in commercial baking.
• 600g Bread Tins – Like the 800g tin, available as singles or in sets of three, with flexible configuration options. A range of lids are available.

Read more about them below.

https://www.invictabakeware.co.uk/news/invicta-launches-new-bread-tin-ranges/

For more info or to place an order, contact Invicta on 01751 473 483 or visit www.invictabakeware.co.uk

09/11/2024

British Pudding Day is celebrated this year on 9 November and is dedicated to honouring the UK's beloved and diverse array of puddings—both sweet and savoury! From sticky toffee and spotted dick to classic bread and butter pudding, these dishes represent an essential part of British culinary heritage.

Originating from the Middle Ages, British puddings evolved over the intervening centuries, with the advent of sweet puddings tied to the increased availability of sugar in the 16th century.

With its own origins going back to 1912, Invicta is proud to be a part of this rich heritage and has been supplying professional pudding makers with products for over a century.

Check out our full ranges of bowls, utensils, ingredient dispensers and storage containers.

https://www.invictabakeware.co.uk/

06/11/2024

We were immensely proud to see so many of our customers featuring in this year’s Baking Industry Awards, including Aidan Monks (pictured) from the Cumbrian bakery at Lovingly Artisan who took home the coveted Baker of the Year trophy. Montana Bakery won Bakery Manufacturer of the Year and Pettigrew Bakeries were crowned Craft Bakery Business of the Year. Cutter and Squidge were awarded Online Bakery Business of the Year and the adventurous Kimchi & Smoked Cheese Bear Claw from M's Bakery smashed the New Bakery Product of the Year. Stir Bakery’s delicious Sprouted Ancient Grain Sourdough walked away with the Speciality Bread Product of the Year and Geary's Bakery are behind the Bakery Brand of the Year – Jason’s Sourdough.

Wow! That’s quite a list! Congratulations to them all. It is fantastic to work with such a talented and diverse range of customers all of whom are winners to us.

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05/11/2024

In this part of the world, Yorkshire Parkin is traditionally eaten on Bonfire Night. This treacly treat is the Northern version of gingerbread - the difference being that parkin typically contains oats, while gingerbread does not.

Of course, it is baked to perfection using our sturdy trays and tins.

So, if you’re heading out tonight don’t forget to pack some parkin along with the sparklers!

https://www.invictabakeware.co.uk/bakeware-and-equipment/batch-loaf-trays-tins/

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01/11/2024

Just looking ahead to the weekend, it’s National Sandwich Day on Sunday 3 November.

Legend has it that the sandwich was named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who asked for meat to be placed between slices of bread so he could eat while playing cards without leaving the table. That was back in 1762, today sandwiches are the ultimate convenience food, offering endless possibilities for customisation. The nation’s favourite sandwich varies depending on which poll you look at but consistently the top three seem to be BLT, ham and cheese and egg mayonnaise.

Whatever your favourite, the secret of a great sandwich is the bread and behind every great loaf of bread is a great tin! We say no more!!

https://www.invictabakeware.co.uk/bakeware-and-equipment/bread-tins/

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween!

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