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InterviewPaul UK CEO Mark Hilton on leading during the Covid crisis
After nine years in Romania, Mark Hilton returned to the UK to become CEO of Paul UK – and then the pandemic hit. Here, he discusses digital, delivery, and focusing on growth at last
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West Cornwall Pasty Co pays pandemic price with £7.1m loss
Sales for 2020 were reduced to £6.1m from £18.7m in 2019, in a year that saw the company permanently close its high street and travel outlets
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Opinion
Labour crisis: how is it affecting bakery suppliers?
Staff shortages due to the ‘pingdemic’, Covid and Brexit are causing issues for the food supply chain, including bakery. Tasneem Alonzo from EHL Ingredients explains how it’s affecting her business
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Food-to-go to recover earlier than expected, says IGD
The channel is predicted to return to pre-Covid levels by the second half of 2022, but some sub-sectors are performing better than others
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Trade bodies call for review of Covid-19 isolation rules
Scottish Bakers and the Craft Bakers Association have urged the UK and Scottish governments to revise the Track & Trace regulations to prevent business disruption
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Cash payments in bakeries fall during pandemic
A survey by the Craft Bakers Association revealed that 82% of bakers reported a decline in shoppers paying by cash throughout the pandemic
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UK Food & Drink Shows moved to April 2022
The National Convenience Show, Farm Shop & Deli Show and Food & Drink Expo will now take place from 25-27 April 2022 while Foodex has been moved to 2023
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Pret launches click & collect in Manchester stores
Customers will be able to use the service in eight of the city’s 11 Pret stores as the retailer looks to transform its business model
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Interview
Video: John Lindsay outlines plans for Baker & Baker
The CEO discusses his immediate plans for the newly formed company following its separation from CSM Bakery Solutions
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News
Which coffee shops and bakeries are serving customers indoors?
As of Monday 17 May, hospitality venues could serve people indoors. So which coffee shops and bakeries are doing so and what extra measures are they taking to ensure safety?
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News
10 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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News
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
