All British Baker articles in August 2015 – Page 2
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NewsGreenhalgh’s embarks on new training initiative
North-west company Greenhalgh’s Craft Bakery has struck a partnership with Wigan Technical College to take on 12 apprentices a year in a “brand new initiative”.
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Product NewsSalmonella concerns linked to one supplier
The recall of four products due to the possibility of salmonella presence has been linked to one Dutch supplier.
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NewsX-Factor judge teams with Greggs for charity
Greggs has announced a partnership with X Factor’s Cheryl Fernandez-Versini to launch a new product.
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NewsBako North Western finalises sister company purchase
Bako North Western, the Preston-based company, has bought sister company Bako Northern & Scotland in a deal to create a business with a turnover of more than £100m.
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NewsScottish confectionery firm gains £1.6m boost
Scottish fudge company Mrs Tilly’s Confectionery has secured a £1.6m finance package to extend its market.
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Product NewsDiscounters outpace traditional retailers in hot desserts
The German discounters are leaving the traditional supermarkets behind in the hot desserts market.
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Product NewsHabwood to supply new depositor range
Habwood, the Worcestershire-based supplier of catering and bakery equipment, is to deliver a new range of depositors into the UK.
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Product NewsSpeciality coffee market set to grow
A study suggests the UK coffee market is becoming increasingly specialist – with a new wave of baristas accounting for 15% of the market.
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Product NewsHigh-level patissier launches own desserts in Booths
A patisserie chef who has cooked for The Queen has struck out with her own brand and is to launch her own dessert range into Booths supermarket chain.
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NewsMondelēz extends Cadbury production
A new Cadbury production line has opened at Mondelēz International’s site in Birmingham as part of a £75m investment.
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Product NewsWheat pesticide petition nears 20,000
A petition to stop UK bread manufacturers using the pesticide glyphosate has reached nearly 20,000 signatures.
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NewsReal Good Food chairman ups shares
Executive chairman of Real Good Food (RGF) has increased his stake in the company to 3.89%.
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OpinionSomerset cake factory struggles to recruit workers
Ministry of Cake managing director Chris Ormrod has blamed good employment rates and the stereotype against factory work for ongoing vacancies at the company.
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NewsICYMI: Muffin Break reveals expansion plans
Muffin Break plans to open 16 more stores in the next financial year, plus its first train station site in Birmingham New Street.
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Paul UK to open third bakery outside London
Paul UK, the French artisan bakery, will open its 34th shop in Birmingham on 24 September.
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NewsConsultation on apprenticeship levy opens today
The baking industry has questioned how the government’s apprenticeship plans will help the craft sector, as consultation on the apprenticeship levy opens today.
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NewsAMF Bakery Systems appoints executive vice president
AMF Bakery Systems has promoted Jason Ward to executive vice president.
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Product NewsMinistry of Pudding storms through production targets
Ministry of Pudding, the Torbay-based pudding manufacturer, is halfway to achieving five-year trading targets in its first year of opening.
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Product NewsLewis Pies targets Middle East with Halal products
Lewis Pies, the Wales-based pie and pasty manufacturer, is targeting the Middle East after securing a new sales and distribution agreement with the Yearsley Group to export.
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NewsNew distribution facility for cake ingredients firm
Cake decoration and ingredients company Orchard Valley Foods has today opened a new 42,000sq ft distribution hub in Herefordshire.