All British Baker articles in April 2007
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Alex Salmond has always been a passionate, hard working, ’constituent’ MP. I call him that because he really has stood up and fought hard for his own constituents on every issue, from biscuit factory closures to community health measures.Now he has his eyes on the much bigger goal - Independence ...
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Alex Salmond has always been a passionate, hard working, ’constituent’ MP. I call him that because he really has stood up and fought hard for his own constituents on every issue, from biscuit factory closures to community health measures.Now he has his eyes on the much bigger goal - Independence ...
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Sweet on sugarcraft
I come from Sri Lanka where I worked as an assistant hotel manager, but I’ve always liked cooking, particularly cake-making and decorating, as my mother was very good at it and used to teach me. When I moved to the UK, I decided to start my own business as I ...
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Sourdough show
Metfield Bakery uses meat reared on owner Stuart Oetzmann’s own farm to make its lauded pork pies - with the pigs also performing the dual role of handy waste disposal unit, gobbling up the bakery’s leftover bread and vegetables. If mud, pig-like sanitary conditions and hungry, whiffy creatures are your ...
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Renshaw’s remit
In 1898, John F Renshaw decided to mix marzipan in his bathtub! Humble beginnings for a company that is now a leading manufacturer of marzipans, ready-to-roll icings and chocolate and jam, supplying major cake manufacturers, high street bakers and retailers.Recently, Renshaw invited about 40 members and guests of the prestigious ...
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Soreen sale rumour refuted
Inter Link Foods has dismissed press reports that it is to sell its malt loaf business Soreen.Reports last week had suggested that Soreen was being marketed for sale by the cake company, in a move to to reduce its debt. But chairman Jeremy Hamer told British Baker that they ...
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Your letters
I must admit to not understanding Andrew Whitley, author of Bread Matters. It would be different if he was pushing the virtues of wholegrain and bulk fermentation, but he seems to be on some crusade to denigrate the whole of the milling and baking industry. I don’t think he is ...
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Your letters
I must admit to not understanding Andrew Whitley, author of Bread Matters. It would be different if he was pushing the virtues of wholegrain and bulk fermentation, but he seems to be on some crusade to denigrate the whole of the milling and baking industry. I don’t think he is ...
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Kingsmill sees upturn
Allied Bakeries’ £14 million Kingsmill relaunch in February has led to "significant" growth in market share, it said this week.Marketing director Jon Wilson told British Baker that increases in distribution, promotional activity and heavyweight advertising had boosted sales. Consumer feedback on the new recipes had been very positive. He said: ...
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Kingsmill sees upturn
Allied Bakeries’ £14 million Kingsmill relaunch in February has led to "significant" growth in market share, it said this week.Marketing director Jon Wilson told British Baker that increases in distribution, promotional activity and heavyweight advertising had boosted sales. Consumer feedback on the new recipes had been very positive. He said: ...
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NewsPolish influences
Polish company T&W Bakeries makes a range of Baltona breads in dark, garlic, caraway and poppy variants. It also makes sunflower and plum breads, as well as 100% rye breads and Polish sweets and rolls. All its breads are made with sourdough.Baltona White BreadIngredients for 100 loaves (weights are approximate)38.3kg: ...
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Polish influences
Polish company T&W Bakeries makes a range of Baltona breads in dark, garlic, caraway and poppy variants. It also makes sunflower and plum breads, as well as 100% rye breads and Polish sweets and rolls. All its breads are made with sourdough.Baltona White BreadIngredients for 100 loaves (weights are approximate)Wheat ...
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Number of mills in the UK is falling
Data from the Office of National Statistics reveals there were 170 mills in the UK in 2006, operated by 105 companies.The statistics point to a 6% year- on-year decrease in the number of mills, down from 180 in 2005.The number of companies operating these mills also dropped from 110 ...
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Number of mills in the UK is falling
Data from the Office of National Statistics reveals there were 170 mills in the UK in 2006, operated by 105 companies.The statistics point to a 6% year- on-year decrease in the number of mills, down from 180 in 2005.The number of companies operating these mills also dropped from 110 ...
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LASER runs pre-Christmas events
All are invited to a visit to wholesaler Bako London’s Wimbledon premises, organised by London Region of the National Association of Master Bakers (NA), LASER.Taking place on 12 September, from 2pm, it is described as a "stick your nose where it’s wanted" day, and will start with lunch followed by ...
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LASER Golf Day to be held in July
The London & South East Region of Master Bakers will hold its 7th LASER Golf Day at Surrey National Golf Club, on July 10, 2007. All abilities are welcome and there will be prizes for handicaps and non-handicaps, a team award and raffle.The entry fee per team of ...
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LASER Golf Day to be held in July
The London & South East Region of Master Bakers will hold its 7th LASER Golf Day at Surrey National Golf Club, on July 10, 2007. All abilities are welcome and there will be prizes for handicaps and non-handicaps, a team award and raffle.The entry fee per team of ...
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A modern David and Goliath
The average customer looking at the bakery section in a supermarket, or indeed someone taking a glance at the industry as a whole, might assume that the giants are in control.In terms of turnover, that is indeed the case. But dig a little deeper and a different picture begins ...
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Make a date in Milan
Italy does not do things by halves. And this year, it is doing them by the double - with two bakery shows. AB tech expo - the AB stands for Arte Bianco - is a bakery show taking place in Milan, from 5-9 May, at the new Rho-Fiera showground.The ...
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Make a date in Milan
Italy does not do things by halves. And this year, it is doing them by the double - with two bakery shows. AB tech expo - the AB stands for Arte Bianco - is a bakery show taking place in Milan, from 5-9 May, at the new Rho-Fiera showground.The ...