All British Baker articles in February 2020
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ReportsDoes simnel cake need a makeover?
A staple for Easter celebrations, the simnel cake is steeped in tradition. British Baker investigates if it is a fruitcake of the past that needs modernising for younger consumers
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Product NewsRoberts’ cricket flour bread featured on Blue Peter
Roberts Bakery featured on TV show Blue Peter yesterday (27 February) thanks to the brand’s insect bread.
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NewsFire-ravaged Speedibake factory unlikely to reopen
Speedibake does not plan to rebuild its site in Wakefield that was devastated by fire four weeks ago.
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Product NewsHovis extends range with sourdough English muffins
Hovis has unveiled a duo of English muffins as it looks to tap into the premium bakery category.
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Product NewsRosalind Miller launches white wedding collection
Cake design studio Rosalind Miller Cakes has rolled out a white wedding collection.
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NewsBakkavor says coronavirus is hitting international sales
Bakkavor has announced 1.7% like-for-like growth in group revenue in the past year – but warned the coronavirus outbreak was having a “significant” impact on its international business.
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Product NewsNew shops and ‘real bread’ boost Two Magpies sales
Two Magpies Bakeries has seen sales soar over the past 16 months thanks to increased consumer interest in ‘real bread’ and the opening of three new sites.
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NewsTesco bakery shake-up: how industry has reacted
Tesco yesterday (25 February) announced it would axe scratch-baking in 58 stores and reduce it in more than 200 other sites.
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NewsMorrisons offers axed Tesco bakers job interviews
Morrisons is offering Tesco workers at risk of redundancy the chance of interviewing for a job in its own bakeries.
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ReportsTips & Tricks: working with chocolate for baked goods
Chocolate is one of the nation’s favourite flavours. Here, chocolate experts offer advice on techniques and flavour combinations bakers can use to enhance their baked goods.
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Product NewsWarburtons and Toast Ale use wonky crumpets in beer
Warburtons has teamed up with Toast Ale to create a beer made from surplus crumpets.
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Product NewsSilvery Tweed to build new £600k processing facility
Silvery Tweed Cereals is to build a new 12,000sq ft facility at its Berwick-upon-Tweed site.
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NewsPukka Pies to invest £5m to boost bakery capacity
Savoury pastry manufacturer Pukka is to invest £5m in its bakery in Syston, Leicestershire, in a move that will “significantly” enhance its manufacturing capacity and capability.
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NewsTesco: 1,800 jobs at risk in in-store bakery shake-up
Tesco is to axe scratch-baking in 58 stores and reduce it in more than 200 other sites.
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Product NewsGinsters introduces trio of posh pasties in Selfridges
Ginsters has unveiled a trio of gourmet pasties to be sold exclusively in Selfridges.
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Product NewsGoodfella’s extends range with cheeseburger pizza
Frozen pizza brand Goodfella’s is set to launch a takeaway cheeseburger pizza.
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NewsMacphie receives visit from Scottish Business Minister
Scotland-based bakery supplier Macphie received a visit by Business Minister Jamie Hepburn on Friday 21 February.
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NewsBake a better future: Real Bread Week kicks off
Bakeries across the globe are celebrating additive-free loaves and the good baking can do as Real Bread Week, organised by the Real Bread Campaign, gets underway.
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NewsFreaks of Nature appoints food innovation director
Yorkshire-based desserts brand Freaks of Nature has appointed chocolatier, patisserie and bakery expert Claire Gallagher as director of product innovation.
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NewsDecline in Allied Bakeries’ operating loss and revenue
Operating losses at Allied Bakeries, which last year lost its largest own-label contract, have fallen in the past six months.