All British Baker articles in July 2008
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Sales up at Greggs
Greggs has released a strong set of sales figures for the half-year to June. The bakery retailer’s group sales for the 24 weeks to 14 June 2008 were up by 7.7% to £276m (2007: £256m). Pre-tax profit rose 32% to £22.2m. However, pre-tax profit excluding property and exceptional gains dipped by 4.3% to £14.1m. The results are the last to be presented by Greggs’ outgoing managing director Sir Michael Darrington, who’s held the role since 1984.
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Spanish move for Lewis Pies
Products from Welsh bakers Lewis Pies will soon be seen on Spanish supermarket shelves, after a deal was struck with supermarket chain Carrefour.Swansea-based Lewis Pies makes pies, pasties and savoury products which will be now be available through Carrefour - one of Europe’s largest supermarket chains. The family-run bakers exhibited ...
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Krispy Kreme into profit
Doughnut giant Krispy Kreme UK has reported a strong growth in revenue for the 12 months to 31 January 2008. The company’s total revenue has increased by 27% since the previous year, from £18.6 million to £23.6 million. Total profit for the year stood at £118,000.Krispy Kreme will be celebrating ...
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Britvic’s sales boost
Britvic’s interim results have revealed strong revenue growth for the company. The results for the 28 weeks ended 13 April 2008 show revenue is up by 28.6% to £454.7 million, and profit after tax has increased by 19.3% to £13m. Internationally the soft drinks group, which supplies Tango and Pepsi ...
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Tameside College student wins award
Tameside college student Ben Sutton has been selected by the Worshipful Company of Bakers to receive a scholarship worth £1,500 to travel abroad to further his knowledge to the benefit of the Baking Industry. Sutton will take a course on continental chocolate work and festive window display pieces at ...
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California: bumper almond crop
The Californian almond crop for 2008/9 should produce 1.5m lbs of almond “meat” – the usable part of the nut, minus the shell - according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s statistics service. The forecast is up 3 percent from the May 7, 2008 subjective forecast of 1.460 billion ...
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Book now for the Baking Industry Awards 2008
Table spaces are selling fast for British Baker’s Baking Industry Awards 2008, to be held at London’s Grosvenor House on 15 September. TV personality Kate Thornton will host the event, which will be attended by key players from across the industry – don’t miss a great networking opportunity!The Las Vegas ...
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Tiger Brands to buy Chococam
South African branded food and healthcare company Tiger Brands is to buy consumer chocolate manufacturer Chococam. Tiger Brands intend to acquire 74.7% of Cameroon based Chococam from cocoa and chocolate product manufacturer, Barry Callebaut, with the remainder of the shares being held by a number of small private shareholders.
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Beanscene coffee chain in administration
Scottish coffee chain Beanscene has gone into administration after its new backers were unable to continue with necessary cash injections. Beanscene has 14 outlets across Scotland, which will continue trading under administrators KPMG.
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Him! poll findings
Despite increasing fears of a recession, new research suggests a higher number of consumers feel they will spend more on food and drink from specialist or local retailers than less. A poll conducted by GfK NOP on behalf of research based retail consultants him! revealed that of 1,000 adults asked, 19% expect to spend more in this area, and 16% will spend less.
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Cornish pasty protection a step closer
The Cornish Pasty Association (CPA) is a step closer to attaining protected geographic indication (PGI) status for Cornish pasties after DEFRA confirmed that it is backing its application and will be sending it to the European Commission for final approval. The CPA said DEFRA’s ministerial support is a “significant landmark” in the CPA’s application process. The CPA hopes for a ruling that will limit the use of the Cornish Pasty label to Cornish producers making pasties using a traditional method and recipe.
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The Waitrose way
Such is the pace of change in the spy vs spy world of supermarket buying, that the greatest delight in developing new products comes in creeping up and mugging a competitor with a category first.So what’s the number one way for a supplier to irk a buyer from Waitrose - ...
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Tricks for treats
H alloween is traditionally about dressing up in ridiculously unscary costumes, the implied necessity for everyone - well every child - to be out roaming the streets at night, trick or treating and getting someone else in the family to buy and carve a pumpkin. However it is also emerging ...
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The toast with the most
Bakers are always talking about ’adding value’ to their bread. While the cost of a loaf of bread has broken through the £1 barrier, you could easily add three zeroes to that by investing in a blowtorch and sandpaper.Bread art is nothing new to Stop the Week - the last ...
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Seasonal seller
To many people, beetroot is represented by vinegary crinkle-cut slices added on to a plate of uninspiring salad. Yet fresh beetroot has much to recommend it and, because of its relatively high sugar content, is suitable for use in baking.Originally, the tap root was similar to a carrot ...
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Waste savings
Like many businesses, those in the baking trade often feel that they have little spare time on their hands to dedicate to environmental issues. However, this is an area where a little investment can pay dividends in terms of improved resource efficiency and cost savings.By putting in place simple measures ...
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Staying power
With many messages on the subject of our economy travelling like wildfire around the baking industry, you won’t be blamed for supposing we’re about to suffer the first recession this century.But these tales of imminent doom and gloom are in danger of turning out like a nasty game of Chinese ...
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KP’s new look for nuts
United Biscuits’ (UBUK) brand KP Nuts is refreshing its image from July, with revamped packaging and new flavours. It will also be launching a new Clip Strip merchandising unit for its salted and dry roasted peanut. Two new flavours - MSG-free Salt & Vinegar and Spicy Chilli - will be ...
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Pantheon issues versatile oven range
Pantheon Catering Equipment has launched a new range of baking ovens, for all types of baking. The range is comprised of four models: YXD-1A - convection heat only; YXD-2A - convection heat and steam; YXD-3A - convection heat and upper heater; and YXD-4A - convection heat, steam and upper heater. ...
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Rich indulges in versatile muffin range
Premium and indulgent goods provider Rich Products has launched a new muffin range for retail and foodservice operators.The ’freeze to thaw’ range is free from preservatives and additives and has a shelf-life of 12 months, so the range can be varied according to the season. Made with free-range eggs, the ...