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Action and investment needed to protect arable farmers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for a strategy of “sustained action and investment” to increase the productivity of arable farming.
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NewsIrish biscuit firm enjoys Japanese success
Grace’s Traditional Irish Biscuits are now being stocked in Japan following an internet inquiry.
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Mariani opens European warehouse
Mariani Packing Company, the producer and packer of dried fruit, which is concentrating on the UK bakery market, has opened its new European warehouse.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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%.