All British Baker articles in February 2010 – Page 7
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Rosie’s clinches bagel deal with Pat
Ireland’s only dedicated kosher bagel bakery, Rosie’s Broadway Bagels, has teamed up with the country’s third-largest plant baker, Pat the Baker, to dual-brand three existing varieties.
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CSM to acquire major US bakery manufacturer
Global bakery product supplier CSM has reached an agreement to acquire US bakery manufacturer Best Brands for a cash consideration of $510 million.The takeover of Best Brands, one of the largest premium bakery manufacturers in the US, would make CSM the “undisputed market leader in the North American bakery supplies ...
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CSM to acquire major US bakery manufacturer
Global bakery product supplier CSM has reached an agreement to acquire US bakery manufacturer Best Brands for a cash consideration of $510m.
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Raven Patisserie plans for growth
Essex-based cake and dessert manufacturer Raven Patisserie has moved to a new purpose-built production site in Witham.The new premises have been designed to accommodate its “ambitious sales targets for its patisserie and bakery products”, according to the firm. Operations director Daren McGrath said the business plans to achieve the growth ...
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Warburtons launches new environmental targets
Warburtons has announced its new environmental policy, which identifies the family firm’s key areas of focus for 2010 and beyond.
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GreenPalm first for Burton’s Foods
Burton’s Foods has announced it is the first UK sweet biscuit manufacturer to acquire GreenPalm certificates for 100% of its palm oil usage.From 1 January 2010, its usage of both palm- and palm kernel oil will be covered by the certificates, in the scheme which is internationally recognised by the ...
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Barista competition experiences surge in entrants
The London regional heat for the World Barista Championship has had to be doubled in size due to a surge of interested competitors this year.There are five regional heats where the baristas have 15 minutes to serve four espressos, which are then judged on flavour as well as the skills ...
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Jamie Oliver’s head baker teams up with Real Bread Campaign
To mark National Apprenticeship Week (1-5 February), the head baker at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant in London has teamed up with the Real Bread Campaign to highlight the importance of bakery apprenticeships. Fifteen offers young people, who are in need of a helping hand, a chance to transform their lives ...
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Threats to jobs as Warburtons announces £25 million investment
Warburtons has announced a £25 million investment programme at its Bolton bakery. However the move threatens the jobs of around a quarter of its workforce at the site.The planned investment involves the redevelopment of the bakery, which will result in the closure of two of its existing bread plants. The ...
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Barista competition experiences surge in entrants
The London regional heat for the World Barista Championship has had to be doubled in size due to a surge of interested competitors this year.
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Jamie Oliver’s head baker teams up with Real Bread Campaign
To mark National Apprenticeship Week (1-5 February), the head baker at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant in London has teamed up with the Real Bread Campaign to highlight the importance of bakery apprenticeships.
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Raven Patisserie plans for growth
Essex-based cake and dessert manufacturer Raven Patisserie has moved to a new purpose-built production site in Witham.