All British Baker articles in August 2017
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Product NewsFipronil scandal: now trade cake mixes are withdrawn
Trade packs of cake mixes from suppliers including Domson and Bako have been withdrawn over fears they may be contaminated with fipronil.
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Product NewsDr Oetker reveals its “talking bakes” GBBO strategy
Baking ingredients company Dr Oetker unveiled its “talking bakes” marketing campaign for the Channel 4 series of The Great British Bake Off (GBBO).
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NewsRevealed: First site of SSP and Paul Hollywood bakery concept Knead
Starbucks and Upper Crust operator SSP is to open a new bakery concept with Paul Hollywood at London’s Euston station.
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Product NewsPremier agrees expanded Cadbury licensing deal with Mondelēz International
Premier Foods has secured an expanded licensing deal with Mondelēz International to produce Cadbury-branded cakes and ambient desserts.
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Product NewsBiscuit fans outraged as Tesco rolls out ‘healthier’ custard creams
Tesco has come under fire after changing the recipe for its own-label custard creams.
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OpinionGreat British Bake Blog: Episode One
Bake Off is back! And, just in case you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, it’s now on Channel 4 with a fresh line-up of presenters alongside the blue-eyed male judge, Paul Hollywood.
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Product NewsCocovite manufacturer reassures customers following fipronil egg alert
Cocovite producer Lodewijckx has said customers can be confident its egg products comply with EU fipronil standards.
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NewsBaking Industry Awards 2017 – just one week to the big night!
If you haven’t got your tickets for the biggest night in the bakery calendar, don’t leave it a moment longer!
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Product NewsNairn’s shrugs off ‘shrinkflation’ with 20%-extra cracker range
Nairn’s has added 20% extra fill to its Gluten-Free Wholegrain Crackers range – bucking the so-called ‘shrinkflation’ trend affecting many food manufacturers.
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Product NewsWinter harvest: most of Group 1 wheat meets milling spec
With two-thirds of the harvest complete, reports suggest most Group 1 winter wheat is meeting specification.
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Product NewsRenshaw owner Real Good Food reduces expected earnings for second time
Haydens and Renshaw owner Real Good Food (RGF) has further reduced its earnings expectations.
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NewsPatisserie Valerie opens in Southport, Dublin and Stevenage
Patisserie Valerie opened three new cafés last week in Southport, Dublin and Stevenage.
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Product NewsWhite Rabbit secures Sainsbury’s listing for chilled vegan pizza
Gluten-free brand White Rabbit Pizza Co has secured a listing for two of its pizzas at Sainsbury’s, including its chilled vegan pizza.
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Product NewsHerald eyes expansion as sales of printed cases soar
Cake cases manufacturer Herald is to expand its Barking facilities following a 20% increase in sales of bespoke bakery products over the past year.
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Product NewsMuffin Break introduces Moroccan Lamb Toastie to Guest range
Retail bakery chain Muffin Break has introduced North African cuisine to its stores as part of its Guest flavours initiative running throughout 2017.
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Product NewsPrue Leith supports Real Bread Campaign Honest Crust Act
New Bake Off judge Prue Leith has offered her support for the Real Bread Campaign’s Honest Crust Act to protect the provenance of artisan bread.
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NewsIndependent bakery start-ups rise 20%, claims study
The number of independent bakery start-ups has increased 20% in the past year, according to research by insurance brokers Simply Business.
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NewsWall’s Pastry set to sponsor Dorset County Show
Wall’s Pastry has been confirmed as the main sponsor at Dorset County Show, which will run from 2-3 September in Dorchester.
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NewsEsquires Coffee continues expansion with new sites
Franchised coffee chain Esquires Coffee has added two stores in Balham, London, and Esher, Surrey.
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Product NewsBiscuit shoppers will pay seven times more for premium packaging
Shoppers are prepared to pay seven times more for biscuits with premium packaging than identical ones in everyday packs, a study has revealed.