All British Baker articles in February 2018
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Product NewsTopping Pie launches pie eating competition
Doncaster-based The Topping Pie Company is to launch a Pie Eating Contest on the 4 March at Frenchgate Shopping Centre.
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Product NewsCarbs in fashion with surge of interest in bread makers
Further evidence has emerged that Brits are falling back in love with bread – with Argos reporting a surge of interest in bread makers.
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Product NewsBlack magic: charcoal pizza helps to boost Bakkavor
Strong sales of bread and pizza – including a charcoal base launched into Waitrose stores – have helped drive growth for Bakkavor.
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NewsKudos appoints James Youngman as finance director
Leavening agents producer Kudos Blends has named James Youngman as the company’s first finance director.
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NewsPeter’s Pies set to axe 90 jobs at Bedwas factory
Pie and pasty maker Peter’s Food Service is to cut production at its factory in Bedwas, south Wales following a review of the profitability of its own-label customer contracts, putting up to 90 jobs at risk.
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Product NewsPieminister unveils the Pork Pie-Scream for Pie Week
Pieminister is set to introduce a dessert-based pie at selected restaurants across the UK.
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NewsWessanen names Emma Vass as chief executive
Mrs Crimble’s owner Wessanen has appointed former McCormick’s general manager Emma Vass as head of its UK operations.
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Product NewsMr Kipling distribution centre in Rugby set to close
A distribution centre in Rugby that handles Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes is set to close.
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NewsSpeciality Breads urges chefs to get creative
Speciality Breads is supporting the launch of its three-strong frozen dough range with a ‘Prove it’ competition for chefs.
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NewsBrakes UK names Hugo Mahoney as CEO
Foodservice wholesaler Brakes UK has appointed Hugo Mahoney as CEO.
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Product NewsKrispy Kreme launches doughnut bites
Krispy Kreme has launched a mini version of its iconic Original Glazed doughnuts.
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NewsGreggs: 2018 will be a year of record investment
Greggs is to make £45m of capital expenditure in 2018 as it continues the consolidation of its manufacturing and logistics operations.
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Product NewsUnicorn celebration cake launched by Morrisons
Morrisons has jumped on the unicorn bandwagon with the roll out of two new celebration cakes.
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Product NewsMorrisons rolls out gluten-free in-store bakery bread
Morrisons has rolled out gluten-free bread into its in-store bakeries.
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Product NewsStacey’s Bakery launches new loaf with traditional recipe
Stacey’s Bakery has rolled out a limited-edition bread loaf using an 80-year old recipe as part of Real Bread Week (24 February – 4 March).
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Product NewsAfternoon tea drives surge in macaron sales
Brits’ love of afternoon tea has helped to boost UK macaron sales for French manufacturer Tipiak.
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NewsABF: Allied recovering loss but Ryvita under pressure
Allied Bakeries is continuing to make progress in recovering its losses, according to owner Associated British Food (ABF).
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NewsEntries now open for 2018 Baking Industry Awards
British Baker is delighted to kick off the search for the 2018 winners of the Baking Industry Awards.
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Product NewsMr Kipling taps unicorn trend with new slices
Mr Kipling is tapping the trend for all things unicorn with brightly-coloured Unicorn Slices.
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Product NewsCornish pasty producers to meet with MPs
Cornish pasty producers will tell MPs of the importance of the product to the local economy as part of the first-ever Cornish Pasty Week.