All British Baker articles in July 2012 – Page 4
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AMF buys Tromp in strategic deal
Tromp has been acquired by North American bakery equipment manufacturer AMF Bakery Systems. The Netherlands-based manufacturer of bakery sheeting lines, which has UK headquarters in Shrewsbury, agreed the deal last week with AMF a subsidiary of business insurance firm Markel Ventures. The firm said it would complement AMF’s pan bread ...
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Greencore accused of attack on workers’ rights
Greencore has been accused of an attack of its workers’ rights by union Unite, as 236 staff face redundancy.
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Video: Ms Cupcake at Bakers’ Fair Summer 2012
Mellissa Morgan of Brixton-based vegan bakery Ms Cupcake demonstrated a Victoria Sponge recipe in front of an audience at this year’s Bakers’ Fair Summer 2012.
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NewsRecipe: Pulled pork peri peri rolls
Aside from supplying locals, restaurants and hotels, the small Isle of Skye Baking Company in Portree also sells at local food markets.
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Spinata&co to open sixth site
Artisan bakery Spinata&co will open its sixth outlet in London’s Mayfair this month.
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Product NewsPerfection Foods expands in UK
Walsall cake manufacturer Perfection Foods will launch a series of new brands in the UK during the next 12 months.
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Starbucks rolls out Android app in UK
Starbucks is to expand its mobile platform, with the roll-out of its Android app to the UK and Canada.
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Product NewsABF’s ingredients see drop in revenue
Associated British Foods’ (ABF) ingredients division has seen a 2% reduction in revenue, despite an 11% growth in overall group revenues for the year-to-date.
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Carr’s unveils plans for new £17m mill
Carr’s Flour has announced plans to build a new £17m flour mill at the port of Kirkcaldy – after the success of moving a wheat distribution area to the location.
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Bookings open for ‘lean manufacturing’ conference
Campden BRI and the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) will be hosting a conference to look at ways of improving manufacturing efficiency in the food and drink sector.
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Garth Bakery moves into Tesco
Garth Bakery has agreed to supply 35 Tesco stores in South Wales with nine of its bakery lines as part of a new contract.
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EDME wins business award
Bakery ingredients supplier EDME is celebrating after winning a regional business award for its commitment to the rural community.
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NewsSubway to appeal toasted sandwich tax
Sandwich franchise chain Subway will appear in the High Court on 23 July over the 20% VAT added to its toasted subs.
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Product NewsFour new liverymen at Worshipful Company
The Worshipful Company of Bakers has admitted four new liverymen as part of its July Court meeting at the Bakers’ Halls.
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NewsEstate clean-up costs West Cornwall Pasty Company
The West Cornwall Pasty Company has reported a £2.8m drop in turnover during the past 12 months.
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United Biscuits reveals environmental progress
United Biscuits (UB) has claimed 2011 was its most environmentally friendly year. According to the company, it sent no waste to landfill from its manufacturing sites during 2011, reduced water usage by up to 12%, and reduced carbon emissions by 6%, meeting its self-imposed sustainability targets.
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BRC develops free small business lease
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a free small business retail lease in a bid to attract independent businesses back on to the UK’s high streets.
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NewsTerry Tang to appear in new TV series
Terry Tang, last year’s winner of the Celebration Cake Maker of the Year at the Baking Industry Awards (BIA), will appear in a Sky One television series this November.
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Video: National Cupcake Championships 2012
The fourth National Cupcake Championships, organised by British Baker, were held at the Institute of Contemporary Art in London and welcomed 64 finalists looking to take home the ultimate title of National Cupcake Champion.
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NewsGovernment publishes response to pasty tax U-turn
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published a document of the responses it received during the consultation period on its proposals to add 20% VAT on hot takeaway food.