All British Baker articles in August 2016
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**VIDEO** In conversation with Chris Peck, executive chairman, West Cornwall Pasty Company
Chris Peck, executive chairman of the West Cornwall Pasty Company, explains the "turnaround story" for his business since he took the helm in 2014.
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Proper Cornish launches new Pasty Society campaign
Cornish pasty manufacturer, Proper Cornish will renew its Pasty Society campaign this September, following last year’s success.
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Burton’s CEO steps down
Ben Clarke has announced he will step down from his post as chief executive of Burton’s Biscuits Company after seven years in the post.
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New MD for Speciality Breads
Margate-based Speciality Breads has appointed Simon Cannell as the firm’s new managing director, following the announcement that current MD Peter Millen will retire later this year.
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Burton’s expands Christmas biscuit range
Burton’s Biscuit Company has unveiled a new addition to its Christmas Biscuits range, the Cadbury Snowy Fingers, which will be available from 1 September.
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McVitie’s brings out limited-edition Bonfire Bakes
United Biscuits-owned McVitie’s has announced the launch of a new limited-edition range of its Sticky Pudding Cakes for Bonfire Night.
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Bakers Basco GPS trackers land sandwich firm with heavy fine
Wolverhampton-based sandwich maker, Authentic Bite has been ordered to pay almost £7,000 in damages and costs for using bread baskets that belonged to Bakers Basco to transport its sandwiches without permission.
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Desserts firm gains two Great Taste Awards
Shipley-based firm Just Desserts has been awarded a two-star Great Taste Award for its individual Pear and Almond Franzipan tart and a one-star award for its Yorkshire Moggy Parkin.
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Moditions bakery secures Asda contract
The Ballymena-based Moditions bakery will be supplying its gluten-free ranges to Asda stores across Northern Ireland, the company has announced.
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Edme brings ancient grain back to Britain
Food ingredients supplier Edme is reintroducing the ancient grain naked barley into Britain - the first commercial crop was recently harvested.
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GroceryAid on the hunt for volunteers
GroceryAid, the trading name of the National Grocers’ Benevolent Fund (NGBF), is searching for volunteers to help with its welfare work.
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Doughnut walls next big trend for weddings
Doughnut walls are set to be the latest trend for sweet-toothed couples celebrating a marriage.
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Hershey rejects Mondelez takeover bid
Mondelez International, owner of Cadbury, has had its latest £19bn takeover offer for US snack and confectionary manufacturer Hershey rejected and will now end its attempts to acquire the company.
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Newsmith Stainless brings baking equipment to IBIE
A leading manufacturer of automated handling equipment for the baking industry, Newsmith Stainless, will bring its extensive expertise in bakery goods production equipment to this year’s International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) in Las Vegas.
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Poundbakery carrier bag charge benefits hospice
The Bolton branch of Poundbakery has donated £1,000 to the Bolton hospice from charging 5p for its carrier bags.
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Café manager’s sandwich design nominated for national award
Susan Yarnell, who is the manager of Southport-based café A Great Little Place has been shortlisted for her sandwich design skills at the Café Life Awards held at The Lunch! exhibition on Wednesday 21 September.
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Insomnia announces Blakemore & Son partnership to increase store numbers
Irish coffee shop chain Insomnia has announced a partnership with Spar petrol forecourt operator Blakemore & Son as it aims to increase its UK store count to 12 by the end of this year.
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M&S petitioned by MPs over wage cuts
MPs will petition Marks & Spencer over the planned changes to pay that could leave thousands of workers worse off.
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#SourdoughSeptember countdown
Next week the Real Bread Campaign’s (RBC’s) fourth annual #SourdoughSeptember begins.
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VIDEO: In conversation with Ted Linehan, marketing director, Jacob’s
This week, United Biscuits-owned Jacob’s launched their #CRACKINdiscoveries campaign, and announced a partnership with musician and cheese maker, Alex James, who will be the company’s chief taste curator. Ashley Williams caught up with Linehan at the launch, to chat about the campaign and partnership with Alex James.