All British Baker articles in February 2017
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NewsHome deliveries ruled out as Greggs unveils plans for further growth
Greggs has revealed a new strategy for growth that includes opening up to 150 new stores this year, but has ruled out a move into home deliveries.
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Product NewsDawn supplies new coconut range
Dawn Foods has launched a seasonal range of finished and part-finished coconut bakery products.
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NewsMuffin Break in Make-a-Wish charity partnership
Muffin Break has announced a new partnership with children’s charity Make-A-Wish UK.
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Product NewsIs bread helping to destroy the planet?
Scientists have published research that claims a single loaf produced in the UK contributes as much to global warming as more than half a kilogram (kg) of carbon dioxide.
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Product NewsBread helping to destroy the planet? – The industry reacts
Scientists this week published research claiming a single loaf produced in the UK contributes as much to global warming as more than half a kilogram (kg) of carbon dioxide. It’s a claim that has left some industry experts ‘bemused’.
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Product NewsFinsbury introduces new Batman, Paw Patrol and My Little Pony cakes
Finsbury Food Group has introduced three new licensed character cakes from Batman, Paw Patrol and My Little Pony.
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Product NewsVillage Bakery becomes biggest producer of Welsh cakes
Wrexham-based business Village Bakery claims to have become the world’s largest producer of Welsh Cakes as St David’s Day (1 March) approaches.
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Product NewsDawn launches competition for bakers
Dawn Foods has launched a promotion across some of its top products that will see hundreds of prizes given to high street bakers.
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Product NewsCarrs Foods adds rye bread duo to Baker Street range
Carrs Foods has added two new rye breads into its Baker Street range - a Seeded Rye Bread and Rye & Wheat Bread.
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NewsThe Bread Maker seeks funds to open support centre
Aberdeenshire-based bakery The Bread Maker is aiming to raise £20k to open a support centre for adults with learning disabilities.
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Product NewsBaravelli’s commissioned by Harrods for Easter Egg range
Conwy-based chocolatier Baravelli’s has been approached by Harrods to produce a dozen handmade Easter eggs.
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Product NewsBosch launches packaging site for bakers
Bosch Packaging Technology has rolled out a microsite designed to help producers find the right machinery systems.
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NewsWelsh Hills wins export award
Family-run operation Welsh Hills Bakery triumphed at the South and Mid Wales Chambers Welsh Business Awards in the Success in Overseas Trade category and went on to be named overall winner on the night.
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Product NewsAllied Bakeries’ margins fall in competitive bread market
Intense competition in the UK bread market has taken its toll on margins at Kingsmill owner Allied Bakeries.
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NewsWarburtons makes Sunday Times’ Best Big Companies list again
Warburtons has been selected among the Sunday Times’ Best Big Companies list for the second year in a row.
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Product News£3m expansion plans for Pecan Deluxe Candy
North Yorkshire ingredients manufacturer Pecan Deluxe Candy is to spend £3m on an ambitious European expansion programme.
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NewsGreggs falls ‘fowl’ of persistent thief
A branch of high street chain Greggs, in Scotland’s Arbroath, is being terrorised daily by a bird that staff have named Steven Seagull.
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NewsConsumer spending confidence ‘at highest level on record’
British consumer spending confidence is at its highest recorded level, according to analysts Nielsen.
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NewsCBA takes action in face of business rates furore
Trade body the Craft Bakers’ Association (CBA) has raised concerns about the impact of business rates hikes with Chancellor Philip Hammond.
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Product NewsPackaging provider to benefit from £2m investment
Thermoformed packaging product provider DMD 2000 is to continue its expansion following a new £2 million investment.