All articles by Amy North
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NewsAddo reports coronavirus cases at Shropshire bakery
A ‘handful’ of staff at the Palethorpes bakery in Market Drayton have tested positive for Covid-19, the company has confirmed
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Real Bread Campaign renews government lobby efforts
The Real Bread Campaign has written to George Eustice asking Defra to provide a timescale and plan for a review of loaf labelling and marketing laws, which it has dubbed the Honest Crust Act
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Walker’s Shortbread unveils brand refresh
The Scottish firm has added an apostrophe to its name, as well as rolling out new packaging and an updated logo ahead of the Christmas sales season
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How one bakery stormed Britain’s Best Loaf wholegrain category
Sourdough loaves from The Baking Room in Goole were awarded the top spot and highly commended in the wholegrain category at Britain’s Best Loaf 2020
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Doughnut maker Project D eyes UK-wide expansion
The Derby-based company is set to open a new production facility in early December which it says will act as a central hub for its delivery service and proposed shops in London and Manchester
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National Doughnut Week confirmed for 2021
The celebration of doughnuts, sponsored by CSM Bakery Solutions, will take place from the 8 -16 May 2021 to help raise funds for charity The Children’s Trust
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Bakery brands unwrap Christmas treats for 2020
Baker Street, McVitie’s and Hummingbird Bakery are among the bakery brands to unveil their festive new products
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Nutella taps into home baking trend with brioche bun kit
Nutella is tapping into the home baking boom by teaming up with baking kit specialist BakedIn for the Brioche Bun Baking Kit
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Defra outlines post-Brexit PGI rules for food and drink
Cornish pasties and Melton Mowbray pork pies will be among the products to carry new logos to ‘help shoppers buy with confidence’, according to Defra
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How Seasons Bakery has changed since its Britain’s Best Loaf win
A Tasty Tin Loaf from Yorkshire-based Seasons Bakery was named Britain’s best white loaf 2020. British Baker spoke to owner Dan Nemeth to find out how it’s made…
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Pastry chef Philippe Conticini to open second London site
The French pastry chef is to open his second site in the UK in November, offering a range of freshly baked viennoiserie and filled croissants
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Interview
Paul Baker outlines St Pierre Groupe's plans post-Covid
As the son and grandson of bakers, co-founder of St Pierre Groupe Paul Baker no longer has flour on his hands but he does oversee a multimillion pound bakery business which he plans to take global
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BrunchCo reveals Le Pain Quotidien re-opening strategy
Le Pain Quotidien’s new owner adds to management team with former Ole & Steen and Gail’s Bakery hires, and refreshes bakery menu with rye and buckwheat loaves
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Café de Nata to open site in Camden Market
The Portuguese tart specialist is to open its fourth London site at Camden Market in mid-November, serving up seven flavours of the freshly baked tarts
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Social enterprise Big River Bakery secures equipment funding
The Newcastle-based social enterprise used the funding to buy equipment for its new premises which combines a production facility, café, retail space and training hub
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Marks & Spencer unveils 2020 Christmas range
Colin the Caterpillar and Percy Pig have been given festive makeovers as part of Marks & Spencer’s Christmas range, which includes festive hybrid bakes, giant sausage rolls and more
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Cake Box sales bounce back after reopening stores
Fresh cream cake specialist Cake Box said its confident the firm’s franchise store rollout programme will return to pre-Covid levels as its sales recover
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How Peter Cooks Bread made Britain’s Best Loaf 2020
A Wild Hops & Barley Loaf from Peter Cooks Bread took home the ultimate title at Britain’s Best Loaf 2020. Creator Peter Cook discusses his inspiration and process for the innovative bread
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Sugar reduction in cakes and biscuits falls short of PHE targets
The average amount of sugar in cakes, biscuits and morning goods has fallen but, like other food categories, progress remains well below the government’s 20% reduction target.
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Former Fox’s MD to replace Stuart Spencer-Calnan at Roberts Bakery
Spencer-Calnan is to be replaced as managing director by Graham Hunter, who has previously headed up Fox’s Biscuits and Premier Foods’ sweet treat division, as part of a management shake up
