All British Baker articles in April 2018 – Page 2
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News
Greggs and Costa top ‘brand momentum’ ranking
Greggs is the most successful quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand in the eyes of consumers, and Costa the most successful coffee shop brand, according to a new study.
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Bells Food Group revamps steak pie range packaging
Bells Food Group is rolling out new-look packaging for its steak pies.
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RACA unveils Awards of Excellence pastry finalists
Young pastry chefs from Harrods and Asian patisserie specialist Yauatcha are among those to be shortlisted for the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) annual Awards of Excellence 2018.
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Subway aims to open 35 sites in Kent and Surrey
Subway has revealed ambitions to increase its numbers of stores in Kent and Surrey to more than 125 in the next two years.
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The Bakery Project Part 2: Choosing a property
Welcome to the next feature in The Bakery Project, a series exploring some of the ways to start or expand a bakery business. This month, advice on selecting the right site for your bakery or shop
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Reports
Perfect storm? Climate and Brexit raise fruits and seeds prices
Brexit is not the only influence affecting the cost of fruits, nuts & seeds... climate and the Donald Trump effect also have roles to play
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WMAW: ‘Be brave, bang your drum and be confident in what you do’
2017 Bakery Manufacturer of the Year, Macphie, is proud of its team, products and environmental record, but was still surprised by its awards success
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Product News
Earth Day: how bakeries are making a difference
Millions of people across the world celebrated Earth Day yesterday (22 April) – a global initiative that aims to educate communities about environmental issues and take action to reduce humankind’s impact upon the planet.
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Reports
Bread & Roll Plant: Can robots ease bakery labour pains?
Already well established in large-scale businesses, labour concerns means automation is increasingly likely to be seen in bakeries of all sizes
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Reports
Sourdough: Want to make your loaf rise above the crowd?
Perceived as healthier than regular loaves, sourdoughs’ recent popularity means bakers are now having to become increasingly creative to make theirs stand out
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Product News
Graze packs turn pink to support Race for Life
Snack supplier Graze has partnered with Tesco to support Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life this summer.
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Reports
Fresh thinking: there’s plenty of life in fruit
Caramel and chocolate have stolen a lot of thunder from fruit fillings and toppings in recent years – but interest in health and exotic flavours means fruit is as relevant as ever.
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News
’Create in-store excitement with a special theme and making doughnuts to suit’
Ivor McKane channel director of National Doughnut Week sponsor CSM on the opportunity offered by the annual charity event, which takes place 12-19 May 2018. Register at nationaldoughnutweek.org
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Opinion
’Surely individual responsibility for portion control has to be a target for PHE’
Stan Cauvain, co-founder and director, BakeTran, on the challenge of recent calls for a 20% calorie reduction in baked goods
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Aryzta names new Europe CEO as Murphy steps down
Former Friesland Campina chief operating officer Gregory Sklikas has been appointed CEO of Aryzta’s European business.
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Opinion
Charcoal health claims: not such a grey area
John Mitchell, partner at law firm Blake Morgan, looks at the question of health claims relating to charcoal
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Opinion
’Like all trade deals, this one will have terms and conditions’
Alex Waugh, director general of the National Association of British and Irish Flour Millers (Nabim), on the risk of EU Rules of Origin bringing an increase in the cost of exporting baked goods
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Product News
Takeaway deliveries set to become £5bn market
Takeaway deliveries – serviced by businesses such as Deliveroo, Just Eat, HungryHouse and UberEats – are tipped to soar by 17% in the next two years.
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Lees summons unicorn to promote its Macaringues
Teacakes and meringues supplier Lees of Scotland has promoted its pastel-coloured Macaringues meringue shells by summoning a unicorn to Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park.
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Vegan egg replacer wins Free From Food Awards
A vegan egg replacer from Australian supplier Orgran has won the top prize at the UK’s Free From Food Awards this week.