All British Baker articles in August 2021
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Promotional featureHow to develop plant-based bakery products
While bakery manufacturers are keen to meet the needs of the growing plant-based market, there are a number of functional challenges to overcome. KaTech examines how these play out for muffins and illustrates the solutions needed to keep keep their taste and texture equally attractive to consumers as their original counterparts.
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NewsDelivering the goods: new bakery equipment round-up
From cooling and refrigeration to production and baking, we round up some of the new bakery equipment to hit the market
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NewsJason’s Sourdough sprouted grains loaf to launch in Tesco
The new addition to the Straight Up Sourdough range will be available online and in 270 of the supermarket’s stores from 6 September, alongside The Great White loaf
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NewsBBF acquires tart and pie specialist Sargents Bakeries
The cake manufacturer has bought the Doncaster-based business, which had been experiencing ‘a very challenging time’, for an undisclosed sum
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Product NewsAsda unwraps bakery treats for Christmas 2021
The supermarket has opted for bold flavours and inclusive treats for its 2021 Christmas range. Plus, it’s brought back Bruce the Brussel Sprout Cake with new products added to the line-up
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FeatureHow Waterfields bounced back from tough times
After small beginnings in Leigh between the wars, the family baker has endured vicissitudes over the years and now boasts 35 shops across north west England
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NewsKrispy Kreme launches limited-edition Toffee Crisp doughnuts
The doughnut specialist has partnered with the Nestlé-owned brand to roll out two limited edition treats
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NewsNew York Bakery Co donates 500,000 bagels to hungry children
Bagels in specially designed packs will be sent to children deemed most at risk of starting their day hungry, via charity partner Magic Breakfast
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NewsBako secures deal with Too Good To Go app
The wholesaler is partnering with the food waste fighting app which allows free sign-up for all its customers
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NewsPremier Foods moves to hybrid model for office-based staff
The 800-plus office-based employees at the Mr Kipling owner are now able to work ‘wherever they work best’
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NewsCampden BRI seeks partners in Covid-19 factory hygiene study
The research will compare swab results from hundreds of different food businesses to identify patterns in microbiological data and pinpoint the most effective cleaning strategies
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FeatureWhich international loaves have market potential?
Britain has a track record of embracing bread from around the world, so we look at some international varieties that have the potential to break into the mainstream
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NewsKingsmill makes fibre, recycling, and charity commitments
The bread brand’s Slice of Kindness Pledge promises solutions for health and the environment, as well as support for Save the Children and a community fund
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Product NewsIngredients NPD: Tahitian vanilla, sticky toffee and more
Henley Bridge, Macphie and Ulrick & Short are among the ingredients companies adding new products into the bakery mix this month
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Product NewsSainsbury’s unwraps Christmas sandwiches and desserts
A beef wellington sandwich served in a croll, a snowman-shaped cheesecake and fizz-infused panettone are among the retailer’s new lines for the festive season
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NewsSilvery Tweed bolsters team with head of sales hire
David Overton joins from Edme Food Ingredients with a brief to strengthen and develop relationships with new and existing customers
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InterviewFood sector puts profit before health, says Modern Baker
The manufacturer of Superloaf, winner of the Innovation category at Britain’s Best Loaf, advocates biochemistry over traditional food science in the quest for healthier bread
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FeatureHow can bakers put a health halo around the bread category?
Despite the demonisation of bread in certain quarters, the baking industry is doubling down on efforts to produce more virtuous loaves
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InterviewHow Flourish Craft Bakery triumphed at Britain’s Best Loaf 2021
Brother and sister team Paul and Helen O’Connell discuss the French inspiration behind their Britain’s Best Loaf Wholegrain category winner, and business plans post-Covid
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NewsMimi’s Bakehouse owner to be next Scottish Bakers VP
Incoming president of the trade body Ian McGhee has chosen Michelle Phillips to fill his current position when he takes the reins in May 2022