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News10 reasons to have confidence to attend the UK Food & Drink Shows
Smart crowd flow, ample sanitation stations and safer stands and food sampling are just a few of the measures organiser William Reed is taking to ensure a safe and inspiring event
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Greggs profits steam towards pre-pandemic levels
The business has pushed ahead with its expansion plans opening 34 new shops this year as it says profits for the year could be around 2019 levels
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Macphie donates hand sanitiser as lockdown eases
The Scottish ingredients supplier has donated thousands of bottles of hand sanitiser to local community groups and charities
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Interview
How can bakeries and cafes make the most of outdoor seating?
Since lockdown restrictions eased on 12 April the nation has acclimatised to outdoor dining, regardless of weather. So, what can businesses do to capitalise on this safely?
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Analysis
Which coffee shops and bakeries have opened outdoor seating?
As of Monday 12 April, hospitality venues could serve people outdoors. So which coffee shops and bakeries are doing so and what extra measures are they taking to ensure safety?
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Scotland’s takeaway delay a ‘bitter blow’ for bakers
Bakers in Scotland have reacted at dismay to the government’s plan to ease takeaway restrictions from 26 April despite non-essential services re-opening at the start of the month
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Interview
Q&A: How did the pandemic impact the UK pie market?
Some of the UK’s biggest piemakers, including Pukka, Pieminister and Holland’s, lift the lid on bestselling products, innovation, and how the industry coped during the pandemic
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Scottish Bakers wants clarity on ‘crippling’ lockdown rules
The trade association said non-entry rules for takeaway businesses, such as those predominantly serving hot food and food-to-go, are creating ‘near impossible’ trading conditions for some bakers
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Border Biscuits marks £1m charity donation milestone
The business donates 10% of its profits to causes through its in-house charity, Border Biscuits Community Support
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Bakeries ramp up food donations as lockdown continues
Hovis, Stacey’s Bakery and Calvin’s Free From Foods are among the bakery businesses donating food to their local communities
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Feature
Why are craft bakers rolling out nationwide delivery?
Nationwide delivery has presented artisan bakers with opportunities, but also logistical challenges, as they seek to expand their traditionally regional customer base
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Puratos names Zachory Frost as finance director
Frost will spearhead a new strategy focussed on providing quick information amid the Covid-19 pandemic
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Shopper trends: buying baked goods in 2021
How Brits like to buy their baked goods is changing, a move that has been accelerated by the pandemic. So, what does the future hold?
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UK Food & Drink Shows postponed to July 2021
Following the announcement of a third lockdown, the UK Food & Drink Shows, including Farm Shop & Deli Show and Foodex, have been moved to July
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Allied Bakeries boosts donations to FareShare
The Kingsmill producer is to donate 1,000 loaves per day as charity FareShare says demand for food has skyrocketed, particularly among frontline organisations providing food to children and families
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Bakery trade bodies warn of challenges amid third lockdown
The restrictions are a ‘bitter blow’ for members, according to Scottish Bakers, as the Federation of Bakers urges the public not to panic buy
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New Year Honours for Brakes duo and allergen campaigners
Alex Mayfield and Ricky Sercombe from Brakes are among those recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list alongside Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse
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Bakers reveal their new year’s resolutions for 2021
Opening state-of-the-art bakeries to rolling out NPD and taking stock of finances are among bakers’ plans for the new year
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Bakery in review 2020: October to December
As 2020 draws to a close, we take a look at some of the biggest stories of the past three months
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Share A Slice to donate 1,000 pizzas to key workers
Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital, Brixton Soup Kitchen and Windmill Care Home are among those to receive traditional Neapolitan pizzas
