All British Baker articles in December 2008 – Page 2
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Rough times for smoothies
Stocking smoothies has been a no-brainer for the past few years. Led by the phenomenon that is Innocent, sales of the drinks grew 424% in value between 2003 and 2007, and 552% in volume, according to research firm Mintel.As a drink that ticked the health, convenience and taste boxes, shoppers ...
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In the market for... savoury muffins
by bakery consultant Wayne CaddyDelicious served warm or cold, these savoury muffins are perfect for mid-morning sales (see pgs 29-30 for more ideas on retailing savoury muffins)Edam, Bacon and Sun-dried Tomato MuffinsMakes 10 muffins (scale up to suit)IngredientsSmoked back bacon rashers ...
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Made in Manhattan
Wandering the mean streets of New York, it’s clear that the low-carb diet craze of a few years ago has long since been forgotten. Despite rumours of a resurgence, it seems like almost everyone rushing around Manhattan is either munching on a bagel or clutching an artisan loaf.According to ...
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Matthew Walker launches Scrummie puddings
Matthew Walker is to launch a new sponge pudding range onto the shelves of major retailers. The Scrummie range of puddings from the Northern Foods business consists of five varieties, each topped with a different sauce. The range has been launched following research by Matthew Walker which has shown that sponge puddings are not just popular as an alternative to Christmas puddings, but that there is all-year-round demand.
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Retailers tackle issue of packaging at Summit
The importance of reducing packaging waste was highlighted by a companies including Tesco and Asda, at the Baking Industry Summit, on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), held on 27 November.Tesco is keen to reduce packaging in bakery as part of the company’s overall target to reduce packaging by ...
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Wheat imports to remain high
The patchy quality of this year’s UK wheat harvest will force British millers to con- tinue importing higher-than- usual amounts of bread-making wheat.According to Alex Waugh, director of the National Association of British and Irish Millers, the amount of grain imported from North America and Europe is expected to ...
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The Pre-Budget Report - help or hindrance?
by Paula Tallon, a partner of BDO Stoy Hayward, chartered accountantThe headline measure in the government’s Pre-Budget Report was the cut in the standard rate of VAT from 17.5% to 15%, which came into effect on 1 December, 2008, and will last until 31 December, 2009.For the baking industry, ...
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Fruit pricing
Coconut: There is little to no shortage of coconut worldwide. Demand has reduced at the higher levels so we are quite confident that, currency permitting, we should see prices ease into 2009.Raisins: While Turkey is light on raisins this season, Californian supply is excellent and should total more than 300,000 ...
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Greggs streamlines for expansion
Greggs chief executive Ken McMeikan said his top priority is to "simplify the business" to better prepare it for expansion. The comment follows his initial review of the business since he took over in August.Greggs also released its latest trading update, showing total sales for the 25 weeks to 6 ...
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Morrisons enjoys strong sales growth
Morrisons’ bakery department helped the retailer achieve strong third-quarter figures, announced at the beginning of December, which saw total like-for-like sales rise 8.1%.In-store bakery buyer Andy Clegg said Morrisons’ bakery department was "trading beyond expectations", with initiatives introduced earlier in the year paying off, with new customers switching from other ...
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Early starters
Warburtons is relaunching its Traditional Breakfast Bakery Occasions range, ready for the New Year. Various products such as its Crumpets, Pancakes and Potato Cakes will be rolled out with new packaging this month. The company has aimed for a more contemporary packaging design."This new design across the range will improve ...
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Outspan extends line to drinks
Independent supplier of hot and cold beverages Aimia Foods has launched a new range of Outspan juice drinks. The drinks come in 330ml PET bottles in apple and orange flavours and are the first in a series of launches in the Outspan range. They contain no artificial colours, preservatives, flavourings ...
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Don’t miss out on film fun
Don’t forget to watch the latest Wallace & Gromit film, A Matter of Loaf And Deaf, on BBC1 at 8.30pm on Christmas Day. The 30-minute programme, produced by Aardman Animations, sees the pair running their own bakery - Top Bun - but problems start when a murderous Cereal Killer starts ...
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Opportunities for Fairtrade, says director
There are plenty of opportunities to grow Fairtrade in the bakery sector, according to Harriet Lamb, director, Fairtrade Foundation.Fairtrade has seen a 70% growth in sales over the last year, and Lamb believes it will not suffer in the face of the current financial climate. "We’re just at the start ...
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Landmark development
Landmark Wholesale has launched a new 500ml orange juice drink under its Lifestyle own brand. The juice, packaged in a PET bottle has been introduced in response to demand for healthier drink options. It is packed in a single-serve re-sealable pack and contains no added sugar or preservatives. ...
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Turkish delights
With Turkish, Greek and Kurdish communities on its doorstep and a bevy of Polish, Russian and Ukranian neighbours, it’s fair to say that Yasar Halim’s patisserie, in Haringey, North London, has a tough job to keep all of its customers happy.But step into the shop and it’s obvious that the ...
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Diary dates
Planning ahead26-27 MarchChocolate Action!BCCC Sector Group Technology ConferenceStratford-upon-Avon, UKEntitled ’Drivers for Success’, this year’s conference will look at the latest developments and issues shaping biscuit, cake, chocolate and confectionery manufacturing, including sessions covering flavour and texture, food ethics, emerging challenges, consumer pressures and fat technology.Speakers include Rosemary Hignett, head ...
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Rademaker focuses on craft style
The Rademaker Crusto bread line has been specially developed for large craft and industrial breadmakers to create artisan breads.Crusto’s cutting tools shape the bread without harming the structure, says the company. The Crusto’s ’cut bread’ technology allows bakers to work with strongly hydrated doughs, such as ciabatta for instance, and ...
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Contractual dilemma
With the current economic problems, companies are reviewing their arrangements with suppliers and seeing where savings can be made. One element of this is that firms are increasingly looking at pricing structures in place and reviewing their position with regards to providers.We are hearing of more and more stories ...
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Melitta colours up espresso
The Melitta C5 is a fully automatic bean-to-cup espresso machine, and is capable of producing five espresso-based coffees. It can be supplied in a variety of sizes and the machine has different options available for providing hot water and steam and either an integrated or external milk chilling and foaming ...
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