All British Baker articles in December 2022
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News
Pret gives staff their third pay rise in 12 months
The business has also opened an online discount portal giving staff access to food and other goods from supermarkets at a lower cost
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News
Baking industry calls for further action on energy scheme
Trade groups warn that higher energy costs and a lack of clarity in parts of scheme will leave bakers considering their future
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News
Worshipful Company of Bakers announces 2023 bursary courses
The courses will be held at the School of Artisan Food and the Bakels Innovation Centre
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News
Flour Pot Bakery invests in sustainable wood pellet oven
Bakery founder says installation of new Polin oven and a grid divider has dramatically improved workflow
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Promotional feature
Wrapping solutions for cost-efficient bakeries
With bakery businesses under significant pressure to maximise efficiency, while maintaining product integrity, James Couldwell, managing director for Ulma Packaging UK, investigates how the correct machinery specifications, speed and automation can help them do so.
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News
Bakers encouraged to expand vegan ranges to meet demand
CSM Ingredients said 18% of UK consumers plan to increase their intake of plant-based food over the next 12 months
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News
How Britain’s bakers are supporting charities this Christmas
Here’s what three businesses are doing to help out charities and their local communities at this time of year
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News
Bakery in review: the big investments of 2022
A round-up of some of the biggest investments and funding deals announced in the past 12 months
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Product News
Earth & Wheat launch ‘zero waste’ artisan bakery box
The box contains a “true sourdough” loaf, white rolls, muffins, and pastries handcrafted by artisan bakeries
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News
Bakery in review: mergers and acquisitions in 2022
Biscuits and gluten-free were among the categories to be shaken up thanks to a series of mergers and acquisitions
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Opinion
British Baker editor shares highlights from 2022
Amy North shares some of her favourite memories and offers a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has joined British Baker on its journey
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News
Ikea Almondy Daim cake recalled over metal contamination
Almondy said it was taking the incident “very seriously” and was recalling the batch as a precautionary measure
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News
Bakers trialling egg alternatives due to supply crisis, says Oggs
The business, which supplies a plant-based egg alternative, has been conducting trials with major bakery manufacturers
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News
Orange Bakery named best food and drink producer by Muddy Stilettos
Oxfordshire-based father and daughter business wins national award from the lifestyle website
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News
Bakery in review: the big appointments of 2022
There were an unprecedented number of changes in senior roles across Britain’s bakery businesses and trade bodies in the past 12 months
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News
Planet Doughnut continues expansion with ninth store opening
Independent doughnut and coffee shop plans to open at least three more stores next year and expand its wholesale offering
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News
How much have bread prices increased in the past year?
The average price of an 800g loaf of sliced white bread has risen 28% in the past 12 months, ONS data shows
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News
Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards open for entry
Entries for the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards are now open across nine regions and ten categories, including bakery
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Interview
How Seriously Low Carb is rethinking bakery norms
Seriously Low Carb founder Andy Welch says there’s a gap for low carb bakery products in the UK, and believes his business is the one to fill it
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News
Real Good Food revenues down 20% in ‘perfect storm’
Lower volumes and rising costs have contributed to a fall in revenue for the Renshaw and Rainbow Dust Colours owner