All British Baker articles in January 2012 – Page 6
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NewsBakery suppliers sought for NHS
Bakers are being invited to apply for the opportunity to supply bread and morning goods to NHS hospitals in England. The advert for the framework will be published in spring, with the framework agreement set to start in September 2012.
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Work experience opps at Artisan School
The School of Artisan Food (SAF) will be offering Advanced Diploma students the chance to gain work experience at a number of nearby bakery businesses.
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Tesco results “not about price” says chief exec
Tesco’s group chief executive Phillip Clarke defended its Christmas Big Price Drop campaign today (Thursday 12 January), after reporting a 1.3% like-for-like sales growth in the UK.
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Greggs speaks about 2012 growth plans
Retail bakery firms Greggs has announced its 2012 expansion plans, including the roll-out of its Moment coffee shops and diversifying from its traditional high street presence.
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Co-op mince pies bolster Xmas sales
The Co-operative Group’s like-for-like sales at food stores in the week leading up to Christmas were up 3.1%, with mince pie sales up 12%.
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One noise complaint could close bakery
A London bakery is facing the threat of closure, after a council ordered it not to use bread tins and the dough divider before 7am because of a single complaint about noise.
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Sainsbury’s Q3 benefits from basic and premium ranges
Sainsbury’s has reported healthy third-quarter profits, thanks to the sale of both its premium and value product ranges.
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Sales up more than 10% at Greggs
High street bakery chain Greggs has celebrated a profitable Christmas and thriving year, with total sales up 10.8% during the festive period.
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Manufacturer sought for naan-style pasties
A 17-year-old budding entrepreneur from Gloucester is trying to secure a deal with a manufacturer to produce a new curry-style pasty.
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NewsHovis updates packaging
Hovis is changing its bread packaging and spending £1m on a TV ad campaign. The new packaging will feature the Union Jack flag and an eye-catching blue band.
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‘Cake’ tops list as most-searched food
British web surfers were having their cake and eating it last year, according to a UK recipe website.
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NewsBurton’s signs Canadian export deal
The Burton’s Biscuit Company has signed a deal to distribute a selection of Cadbury biscuit products to Canada’s largest supermarket business.
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Food sales are up, says BRC
December retail sales were up 2.2% on a like-for-like basis, according to new figures released by the British Retail Consortium. On a total basis, sales were up 4.1%, against a 1.5% increase in December 2010.
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Christmas desserts boost M&S Q3 sales
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has reported an increase in its 2011-2012 third quarter profits, thanks to its extended food offering over the Christmas period.
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Record customer numbers at Morrisons
Morrisons has revealed it achieved record customers numbers over Christmas this year, as it posted a pre-close trading update for the financial year to 29 January 2012.
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United Biscuits encourages jobless youngsters
Employees at United Biscuit’s (UB) KP Teesside factory have helped unemployed young people with advice on career opportunities in food manufacturing.
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NewsWarburtons axes 73 jobs as bakery closes
Over two-fifths of employees from Warburtons’ Pennine Bakery have been made redundant.
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Nestlé UK finds new HQ for 2012
Nestlé UK has announced it will be moving its headquarters from Croydon to Gatwick by the end of 2012.
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Warburtons publishes CSR Review
Warburtons has just published its first Corporate Responsibility Review as it aims to become a more sustainable business in light of climate change.
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Butchers beat bakers in Scotch Pie Champs
It was not the year of the baker this year, as butcher John G Renicks from Dumfries & Galloway took the title of World Scotch Pie Champion at the awards announcement yesterday (5 January).