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Dorset Flapjacks for South Pole Trip
Williams Bakery is to supply its Dorset Flapjacks on a charity expedition to the South Pole for the second year running.
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National Cupcake Week by numbers
With this year’s National Cupcake Week fast approaching, and sales of these sweet treats still booming, we thought it only right to illustrate its popularity with a funky infographic.
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NewsGreenhalgh’s raises money for charity in 10k race
A team from Greenhalgh’s Craft Bakery raised £2,300 for Cash for Kids, a charity for children who live under the poverty line, by completing the Manchester 10k race.
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Cronuts: what you need to know
Cronuts are the latest bakery craze to come from the USA and here British Baker explains what you need to know about the tasty treats - and asks if they are the new cupcake?
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Product NewsSmall cakes see volume boost
Volume sales of small cakes have overtaken those of large cakes, according to the latest Cakes and Cakes Bars UK report by Mintel.
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Harvest to be down 30%?
Data from the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) suggests that this year’s wheat harvest may be down nearly a third on 2012, due to extreme weather.
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Q1 sales up at Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s this morning revealed that total sales in its first quarter had risen by 3.6% (3.3% excluding fuel).
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NewsRoberts’ training scheme sees first successes
The first group of staff have passed a new training programme at Cheshire-based Roberts Bakery.
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Product NewsGovt. minister: change GM food rules
The Minister for Science David Willetts has called for a relaxation on EU laws over GM food.
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News3D sugar art makes the news
Los Angeles-based The Sugar Lab is hitting headlines worldwide with a new innovation: printable sugar sculptures.
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NewsHave you made an outstanding contribution?
The Baking Industry Awards (BIA) will soon be upon us and British Baker is looking for nominations for the Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry category.
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Exquisite Handmade Cakes scoops two new venues
Exquisite Handmade Cakes has announced its cakes will be stocked at Lord’s Cricket Ground this summer, after also being sold at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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Waitrose extends LEAF Marque commitment
Waitrose plans to source commodity crop ingredients, such as wheat and rapeseed oil, from farmers accredited with the LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) Marque.
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NewsCASH unleashes latest report on hidden salt
Biscuits are filled with hidden salt, according to the latest research by campaign group Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH).
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Blog: How do you solve a problem like Tesco?
The Sound of Music may have tabled the question: “How do you solve a problem like Maria?” But this week in the City there was the plea: “How do you solve a problem like Tesco.”
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Tate & Lyle boost speciality starches capacity
Growing demand for speciality starches has prompted Tate & Lyle to expand its instant starch production capacity at its facility in Koog aan de Zaan, the Netherlands.
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NewsGenius rebrands ready for summer
Gluten-free brand Genius has rebranded as part of a £3m summer marketing spend, to support its aim to become a household name.
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NewsTesco sees drop in LFLs
Tesco has recorded a 0.9% decrease in like-for-like (LFL) sales (excluding petrol) in the UK in the first quarter to 25 May 2013, with total revenue up 1%.
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Crusoe wheat impresses with quality
The winter wheat variety Crusoe has been impressing growers due to its quality and disease resistance, according to its breeder Limagrain UK.
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NewsPatisseries boast more regular visits than bakeries
Bakery-cafés, coffee shops and patisseries are the three fastest-growing limited-service segments in terms of sales, according to data analyst Technomic.