All British Baker articles in August 2008 – Page 4

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    Artisan angle

    2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

    The Speciality & Fine Food Fair London, taking place at the Grand Hall at Olympia, London, will feature over 700 exhibitors, catering for everyone from delis and independent retailers to chefs and restaurateurs looking to source artisan food and drink.The fair will feature exhibitors in soft drinks, cafés, biscuits, hot ...

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    The genius of Dr Allinson

    2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

    We hark back to time immemorial, when Scotland was still a paragon of healthy eating, courtesy of our resident nutrition expert Dr Allinson (deceased).On ’Scotchmen’: "People from the provinces, who come to London, usually succeed in business because they bringa large stock of health with them and ...

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    Twin-pack puds aim for broader appeal

    2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Farmhouse Fare is to launch its first-ever range of twin packs. The Lancashire-based company is seeking to widen its appeal beyond family-sized desserts and has brought out a range of 120g x 2 individual portion puddings including: luxury sticky chocolate and orange pudding, sticky carrot cake pudding and luxury ...

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    Slowdown for Starbucks as 600 stores are closed

    2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Starbucks has reported a net loss of $6.7m (£3.4m) in the three months to the end of June, compared to a $158.3m (£79.9m) third-quarter profit last year, against a background of store closures and plans to cut 1,000 office jobs in the US.Total revenue rose by 9% to $2.6bn (£1.3bn), ...

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    Sandwich firm gains a Taste4life

    2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Food Partners has developed a new sandwich brand - Taste4life - focused on health and sophistication. The range will include more than 50 sandwiches and related products and has been launched in outlets including coffee shops and catering suppliers."Consumers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their tastes and ...

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    Next issue 22 August

    2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

    lHot beveragesWe take a special look at hot drinks for cafés and bakery retailers, with some exclusive market research, expert tips on retailing and machinery optionslChristmasIt’s time to plan for the biggest sales seasonon the bakers’ calendar, with insights from supermarket buyers and ingredients supplierslInteriors: serve-overs/shelvingHow to get the most ...

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    Star jobs #1

    2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Following a busy and stressful week, there are some jobs you think, you’d love to do - something untaxing that involves getting away from the rat race. Shooting to the top of that aspirational list is ’spokesperson for Starbucks’. When BB tried to check up on reports that the firm ...

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    Heinz soups it up

    2008-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Heinz has launched a five-strong range of soups for the foodservice sector. The ambient soups are available in boxes of six 1-litre standing pouches and are free from MSG, artificial colours and preservatives, and comply with FSA salt guidelines.New Heinz Select comes in Chunky Farmhouse Vegetable, Rustic Minestrone, Hearty Mushroom, ...

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    Proper Cornish in Spar deal

    2008-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Bodmin-based handmade pasty manufacturer, Proper Cornish Food Company, has secured a contract to supply its pasties and sausage rolls to Spar stores across the south west of England. The new chilled, ready-to-eat range of pasties and sausage rolls is now available to 300 Spar stores across the region through West ...

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    Hot event for coffee industry

    2008-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Four hundred of the most influential top executives from across the European coffee and foodservice sector will gather at a major industry event to discuss the latest trends and key issues in the fast-growing branded coffee chain market.The event, called The European Coffee Symposium 2008, is to be held in ...

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    Royal thumbs up for Brockleby’s

    2008-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Organic pork pie maker, Brockleby’s, has been given the royal thumbs up.Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, paid a visit to the Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire-based company’s stand during a visit to Warwickshire’s Royal Show and decided to take one of its pies back for Prince Charles to sample.Charles is no stranger to ...

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    Beijing store for Costa

    2008-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Costa Coffee has opened its first store in Beijing, to coincide with the start of the 2008 Olympic games. The Costa store, located in the Shang Di Shopping Mall, will be the first opened under a joint venture between Costa’s parent company Whitbread plc and the Beijing Hualian Group.

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    All the fun of Bakers’ Fair

    2008-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Don’t waste time - register now for Bakers’ Fair North - the UK’s only regional exhibition for bakers, cafes and related businesses.Taking place at Sheffield’s Don Valley stadium on 19 October, this year’s fair - organised by British Baker’s owners William Reed Business Media - has something for everyone.The fair ...