All British Baker articles in February 2011 – Page 6
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Big plans for big days
By Max Jenvey of Oxxygen Marketing Partnership, a strategic business accelerator specialising in bakery, foodservice and convenience retailAre you going to open or close on 29 April as a consequence of the Royal Wedding? Why not find a way of capitalising on these big events? St Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween ...
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Gallaghers believed close to finding a buyer
There is increasing optimism that a buyer has been found for the ’fresh’ division of Gallaghers Bakery, Co Donegal and that more than 40 jobs could be saved.Last month, parent company IAWS announced that 124 of the bakery’s 189 workers were to lose their jobs, when it closed the frozen ...
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Wraps ready at Wild Bean
Customers at BP’s Wild Bean Café will now be able to opt for a Hot Pizza Wrap, launched this month in four varieties. Pepperoni features spicy tomato pizza sauce with sliced pepperoni, diced white onion and mozzarella cheese. BBQ Chicken has BBQ sauce, pieces of BBQ marinated chicken breast, diced ...
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Daymark’s BB offer
Daymark UK is offering readers of British Baker the chance to try out its HighGrip piping bags for free. The first 10 readers to call 0800 783 7933 or email enquiresuk@daymarksafety.com (quoting the name of the magazine in the subject line) will receive a free roll of its piping bags. ...
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Northern awaits Boparan bid details
Northern Foods’ shareholders are waiting for details of a cash bid from poultry magnate Ranjit Boparan, which values the company at £342m.The board has given its backing to a bid from the owner of 2 Sisters, despite previously agreeing on the terms of a merger with Irish convenience group Greencore, ...
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Phone app set to shake up high street
Shoppers will soon be able to pay for purchases with their mobile phones, using new technology.Contactless payment is already used by some sandwich and coffee chains, such as Pret A Manger and Coffee Republic where customers wave a card in front of a terminal, but they would now be able ...
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The road ahead
The humble filling station is not historically known for top bakery cuisine. Not too many years ago, picking up a soggy pasty was about the best the average driver could hope for. But the UK’s fuel retailing industry has been through some pretty major changes recently, and this has resulted ...
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Greggs adds to meal deals
Greggs said it had received lots of customer requests for more sandwiches to be included in its Meal Deal offer, so has extended its range. Consumers can now purchase selected sandwiches with any crisps and any cold drink for £2.99.Varieties in Greggs’ new sandwich range include: limited-edition chargrilled chicken with ...
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Man vs machine: 3-D trend
As previously predicted in Stop the Week, robot bakers are on the rise. While we busy ourselves getting armed to the teeth and stocking up on canned food for the final showdown, here’s the latest intelligence report.The new threat is 3-D printers. No, we’re not talking pretty pictures, or even ...
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Next issue: 25 february
lCake Trends supplementA special report into what’s hot in cakes, with exclusive market data, cutting edge comment and consumer insightslCookies & BiscuitsWith cookies seeing big growth in craft bakeries, in-stores and coffee shops, how can retailers keep consumers keen?lBakers’ ReviewAll the latest industry updates on employment legislation, finance and best ...
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Reporting in Policy set for 2011
Alan ClarkeChief executive, Scottish Bakers2011 has started with many challenges for the craft bakery sector. The increasing cost of ingredients, utilities and fuel has led to significant increases in production and distribution costs. Increased pressure on margins, and the acceptance that bread can be sold as a loss leader by ...
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NewsKrispy Kreme reveals details of new factory
Krispy Kreme has announced it is to open its first dedicated production site in the UK, as it looks to increase its presence in the north of England.
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NewsUK team sees production success at Sigep Bread Cup
The UK team competing in the Sigep Bread Cup brought home the Production Award for producing the most products each day of the four-day competition, within a five-hour period.
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CSM adds Classic Cakes to its business portfolio
CSM has acquired Classic Cakes, which produces a range of premium sweet bakery products, servicing the foodservice and retail markets.
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University looks to rival the coffee chains
The University of Manchester plans to take on the big coffee chains by raising awareness of its cafés and eateries.
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High fuel prices force redundancy at bakery
Rising fuel prices have forced Scottish craft bakery Tower Bakery to make one of its bakers redundant for the first time in its 30-year history.
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Fosters partners Deliciouslyorkshire in online training
Barnsley-based Fosters Bakery has teamed up with regional food group Deliciouslyorkshire to launch a new online staff training campaign.
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NewsSign up for National Doughnut Week 2011
Craft bakers are being urged to lend their support to the 20th National Doughnut Week from 7-14 May.
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Mixed views on impact of Royal Wedding
The Royal Wedding is expected to hit retail bakers in the pocket with some set to close their shops for the day, and those that do open predicting a drop in takings. Taking place on Friday, 29 April, at 11am, the wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton is expected ...
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Online venture looks for bakery participation
A new online venture is looking for small independent artisan bakeries to put their products on the virtual shelves of its Love Your Larder (LYL) website.