All British Baker articles in February 2023
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Product NewsGinsters promoting veg knowledge with Sow Your Own Slice campaign
Almost half of consumers have admitted to having poor or patchy knowledge of how the veg they eat is grown
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NewsMacphie hosts Student LaunchPad graduate careers event
Students introduced to graduate careers in the food and drink industry by members of the Macphie team at the firm’s Glenbervie factory
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NewsAllied Bakeries owner ABF expects sales to be up 20%
Allied Bakeries volume sales had been resiliant, reported ABF, but the business remained under pressure from cost inflation
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NewsPukka unveils latest investment in Leicestershire pie factory
Two custom spiral freezers have been installed at the Syston site to increase manufacturing throughput and reduce downtime
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NewsTesco and Grupo Bimbo to speak at BSB Spring Conference
Neil Olley and John Lamper from Tesco, and Grupo Bimbo UK MD Jon Smythe, are among the speakers at the event on 19 April
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Feature10 things you (probably) didn’t know about the Cornish Pasty
In celebration of Cornish Pasty Week, we take a look at some of the things that make the Cornish dish so special
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Product NewsPladis launches McVitie’s Tartlets to tap demand for value
Pladis believes the products will help meet rising shopper demand for value groceries and drive volume sales for retailers
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NewsWrights rolls out first branded national retail listing
Football fan-favourite chicken balti pie has gone on sale in 240 Tesco stores across the country
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group appoints first chief people officer
Former Burton’s Biscuits group HR director to further develop the culture at the Wall’s Pastry and Pork Farms owner
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NewsPuratos Belcolade brand unveils plant-based white couverture
The supplier said the couverture can be formed into creative products without compromising on texture, appearance, or quality
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NewsCooplands factory and shops under threat in shake-up
The business is understood to be proposing the closure of the former Skeltons factory in Hull and a number of its shops
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NewsScientists make bread flour that keeps consumers fuller for longer
A method has been developed to make whole cell flours that preserve the dietary fibre structure of pulses
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Feature SynopsesMarch 2023: Savoury pies and pastries
There are few more traditional British foods than the pie or pasty, yet bakers are continuing to push the boundaries of the classic bake with innovative fillings and formats.
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FeatureHow to recruit and retain talented bakery staff
Two bakeries reveal how they’re tackling the challenge of recruitment in the baking industry
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NewsFinsbury Food Group posts encouraging first half performance
Revenue is up 14.7% to £190.9m for the six months to 31 December 2022 despite broadly flat volumes
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NewsBritish Baker boosts reader experience with registration
Registering will give you unlimited access to British Baker content, as well as regular newsletters and reports
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FeatureTop tips to help you become a marketing marvel
Find out how to make the most of marketing opportunities, social media and awards from our panel of bakery experts
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NewsCornish Bakery set to open six new branches
Independent chain reports record sales and profit margins across its tourism locations, achieving £3.1m profit before tax
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Product NewsFruit ingredients for bakery unveiled by Dawn Foods and ITS
Ready-to-use fruit fillings with 30% less sugar and calories than the market average, plus natural fruit flavour purees are hitting the market
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NewsCornish pasty makers launch food poverty fund
Cornish Pasty Association is encouraging anyone making or selling Cornish pasties to donate money