All British Baker articles in January 2017
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NewsPork Farms replays Board Games Championships
Pie maker Pork Farms, part of Addo Food Group, has relaunched the Board Games Championships following its success last year.
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Product NewsBarry Callebaut introduces new range of fillings
Chocolate giant Barry Callebaut has launched a range of chocolate and fruit fillings designed to tap consumer demand for premium products.
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Product News‘Cake culture’ backlash: Civil servants urged to cut back on sweet treats
Civil service staff have been warned that bringing cake to work for birthdays or other celebrations could be a “public health hazard”.
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Product NewsPukka Pies unveils £8m brand relaunch
Pukka Pies has announced a brand relaunch that will be supported by an £8m marketing investment.
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NewsFood-to-go drives 9.1% like-for-like sales growth at Greencore
Strong food-to-go sales have driven a 9.1% increase in like-for-like revenue at Greencore Group in the 13 weeks to 30 December 2016.
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Product NewsMcVitie’s launches Digestive Thins to woo younger shoppers
McVitie’s has unveiled its first new retail range for 2017 with the launch of Digestive Thins in three variants.
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Product NewsMr Kipling reveals Valentine’s Day packaging
Premier Foods brand Mr Kipling has released a seasonal range of packaging designed by agency BrandOpus to help consumers celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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NewsVIDEO: UK triumphs at Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie
The UK pastry team won the Best Sugar Piece prize and placed eighth overall at the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie - and British Baker was there to watch the action unfold.
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Product NewsCharlie Hodson crowned The Great Sausage Roll Off champion
Purple Plum Catering chef director Charlie Hodson has been crowned winner of The Great Sausage Roll Off 2017 competition.
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NewsBakers needed for delivery service
Nationwide cake delivery service Mums Bake Cakes is looking to recruit more bakers to sell their products through its website.
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NewsFood Utopia ends production at Avana Bakeries
Newport-based business Avana Bakeries has shut its doors for good, with the loss of 161 jobs.
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NewsLancashire bakery fined £10,000 for mouse droppings
A bakery in Fleetwood has pleaded guilty to three offences under food safety and hygiene legislation after mouse droppings were found on the premises.
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NewsTesco merger: the industry reacts
Following the announcement that retailer Tesco and wholesaler Booker Group will be merging to create the “UK’s leading food business”, the industry has given its thoughts on the impact that the £3.7bn deal will have on the food sector.
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Product NewsHovis reassures Mothers Pride consumers
UK baking giant Hovis has reassured consumers in Scotland that its Mothers Pride Scottish Plain loaf is to stay on shelf following social media fears that it was in danger of being axed.
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NewsVIDEO: Eric Kayser comes to London
Internationally renowned boulanger Eric Kayser has opened his first UK site on London’s Baker Street. Alice Cooke caught up with him to find out what took him so long to get here.
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Product NewsKettle Foods extends Bites range with two new variants
Baked snacks company Kettle Foods has announced that it will be extending its Bites range by introducing two new variants.
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Product NewsMaclean’s Bakery secures Lidl listing for its oatcakes
Scottish-based business Maclean’s Highlands Bakery has secured its first Lidl contract, worth more than £120k, for its oatcakes.
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Product NewsSainsbury’s launches baked-in-store gluten-free bread
Sainsbury’s has this week begun selling baked-in-store gluten-free bread – a move it claims is a first for a UK supermarket.
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NewsTesco and Booker to merge in £3.7bn deal
Tesco and wholesaler Booker Group – which includes the Premier, Londis and Budgens symbol groups – are merging to create “the UK’s leading food business”.
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Product NewsClam’s Cakes launches new pre-cut loaf cake range
Wales-based business Clam’s Handmade Cakes has unveiled its new range of pre-cut loaf cakes.