All British Baker articles in February 2012
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Paul Hollywood helps with Ireks/Mono bread demo
Ireks and Mono Equipment will be teaming up at Hotelympia 2012 for a bread-making demonstration with Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood.
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Bakery grows at Canada Bread
Canadian firm Canada Bread saw overall bakery sales rise, following price increases implemented in early 2011, as well as increased sales volumes in its UK business.
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NewsGreggs launches mobile app
Greggs has developed its first app for Android and iPhones this week.
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NewsCheesecake Factory to make UK debut
American restaurant chain Cheesecake Factory is set to make its UK debut in the capital this year.
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Former Baker of the Year returns to UK
Former Baker of the Year Chris Pollard has returned to the UK to open a new French-inspired bakery and patisserie.
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Margins squeezed at Allied Bakeries
Despite revenue growth for its Kingsmill brand, strong competition, driven by a high level of promotion, has squeezed margins at Allied Bakeries.
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NewsCosta sales up 25%
Costa Coffee has reported a 25% increase in total sales for the 50 weeks to 16 February 2012.
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NewsGail’s opens 10th outlet
Gail’s officially opened its new Soho bakery last week, as it continues its expansion across London.
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Greggs chief calls for UK job creation
Ken McMeikan, Greggs chief executive, has claimed that the company’s profts have aided job creation.
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New Britain Palm Oil enjoys profits surge
New Britain Palm Oil has announced that its revenue increased by 69% to around £491.5m ($780.1m) during 2011.
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NewsBIA 2012 open for entries
British Baker is pleased to announce entries for the 2012 Baking Industry Awards are now open. Organised by British Baker, the awards are now in their 25th year and will take place on Wednesday 12 September at the Park Lane Hilton in London.
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NewsInitiative welcomes manufacturing sector
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) announced yesterday (23 February) that the government has selected the food and drink manufacturing industry as a key sector in its ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ initiative.
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Zeelandia takes school initiative on food
A bakery ingredients supplier has visited school pupils to entice young talent into the food manufacturing industry.
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FEDIMA highlights ingredient issues
An EU trade association will be holding its fifth symposium to discuss challenges behind agricultural ingredients in the bakery chain.
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Video: Chocolate trends with Bachmanns Patisserie
British Baker speaks to Chris Bachmann, owner of Bachmanns Patisserie and Chocolate Creations about what trends he is noticing in terms of chocolate for use in bakery and patisserie products, as well as his predictions for what will be popular in the near future.
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NewsUK’s top milling grower sought
A competition to find the country’s best milling wheat grower has been launched by milling association Nabim and UK cereals authority the HGCA.
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NewsWelsh cake offers diamond prize
A Welsh start-up bakery business has created a jewel-encrusted cake worth £6,250 in time for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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NewsSmall blast at Fox’s Biscuits factory
A small fire broke out at a Fox’s Biscuits factory after a spark ignited in an old diesel tank that was in the process of being decommissioned.
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Kids bake for free at Cinnamon Square
Cinnamon Square Bakery in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, is to offer free bread-making classes to all primary schools in and around his local area.
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CSM sees profits fall
CSM Global has announced a shake-up of its Bakery Supplies Europe (BSEU) business after sales continued to fall on the back of changing trade patterns.