Jerome Smail
Jerome Smail is deputy editor for British Baker
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- jerome.smail@wrbm.com
NewsResearch points to big benefits from bakery salt reduction
Reformulation could contribute to 200,000 fewer adults developing heart disease by 2050 but the authors of the study say tougher action is needed
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Greggs pledges free school meals in first sustainability plan
The commitment is one of 10 targets set out in the company’s first full sustainability plan based around communities, the environment and business
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Doughnut maker Project D to accept cryptocurrency
The Derby-based bakery says accepting virtual currencies such as Bitcoin is a logical step after moving its business online
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Branded coffee shops take 40% sales hit from Covid-19
The World Coffee Portal’s Project Café UK 2021 report says the segment is now down to 2013 levels with £2bn wiped from its market value
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Finsbury Food Group optimistic despite revenue fall
Pre-tax profits were also down in the six months to 26 December 2020 but the group is confident it will bounce back as restrictions ease
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Bako reports 12% annual rise in Select range sales
The bakery ingredients wholesaler says the figure shows the independent bakery sector is buoyant despite the pandemic
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Pladis pledges total removal of black plastic packaging
The McVitie’s owner will also eliminate PVDC film from its portfolio by June 2021 as it looks to reduce its environmental impact
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What does Brexit mean for bakery?
Not only has the UK’s departure from the EU complicated the movement of goods to Europe, but in some cases the trade deal’s complex rules of origin are resulting in tariffs
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Zeelandia sets target of 100% sustainable palm oil
The global baking ingredients group announced it will step up its environmental efforts in a recent WWF case study
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Grant’s Bakery on its Baking Industry Awards win
The owner and master baker of the Craft Bakery Business of the Year is proud his team’s efforts throughout the pandemic have been rewarded
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St Pierre secures Morrisons listing for buns and rolls
The group confirms 2020 turnover of £100m as its St Pierre and Paul Hollywood products are set for sale in the supermarket in mid-February
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Filipino bakery Panadera set for north London launch
The bakery will serve a host of Filipino treats, including milk buns, croissants, tarts and no-crust sandwiches
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William Sword closes factory due to Covid-19 outbreak
The company is receiving support from trade body Scottish Bakers during a five-day pause in operations
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Country Choice unveils pizza foodservice concept
The package for retailers includes bases and toppings as well as baking, serving and marketing options
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No Guilt Bakes cakes target ketogenic movement
The on-the-go range, set for launch on 21 February, is made to a low-carb, low-sugar recipe and packaged in recyclable share bags
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BBF pledges to reduce plastic packaging
The cake maker has also ceased using black plastic and will offer plastic-free packaging where possible
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Ole & Steen Hampstead branch set for March opening
The Danish baker’s new north London store will bring its total in the capital to 13
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Puratos wins grant for sustainable fibre powder
The Maxfibre micro-powder, made from waste products, is the result of a collaboration with Biopower Technologies, Food Science Fusion and the University of Chester
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Ulrick & Short joins FDF Scotland health initiative
The ingredients supplier will provide guidance to SME bakery businesses as part of the Federation’s Reformulation for Health programme
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Food-to-go slump continues for Greencore
Q1 results show a 21.7% revenue drop in the category but the group says it is well-positioned for recovery
