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New wheat variety rears its head
A new variety of red wheat is being grown in the UK that yields 30% more than its predecessor.
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NewsStarbucks pays £5m in tax
Starbucks, the global coffee chain, has paid £5m in corporation tax in the UK, it was revealed at the weekend.
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ADM confirms cocoa sale speculation
ADM has confirmed that a sale of its cocoa business could be on the cards.
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NewsGinsters announces new deal
Ginsters is to extend its supply deal with Royal Voluntary Service shops and cafés, in hospitals across the UK.
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May retail figures encourage optimism
UK retailers posted a strong sales performance in May, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published yesterday (20 June).
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New Esquires global master franchiser
A new company has obtained the global franchise rights to Esquires Coffee Houses – however, it will be business as usual in the UK.
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NewsFancie set to go into liquidation
Sheffield cupcake business Fancie is expected to go into voluntary liquidation today, according to local news reports.
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Salt on the decline in bread
A new survey has revealed salt in bread declined by around 20% between 2001 and 2012 and that own-label bread was lower in salt levels than branded.
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Military tech for Finsbury cake studies
Finsbury Food Group is testing technology used in the hunt for Osama Bin Laden to improve its cakes.
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NewsPieminister reveals pie and cider dream
Premium pie-maker Pieminister has revealed plans to take its pie and cider restaurant concept to cities across the UK.
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NewsHovis to adopt hybrid labelling scheme
Hovis is to become an early adopter of the government’s new hybrid labelling scheme – meaning calories, fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt will be listed on the front of all of its branded packs.
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Volumes up, but profits down at CSM (UK)
Raw material costs have dented CSM (United Kingdom’s) operating profits for the full year to 31 December, despite improving volumes.
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Costa LFLs up 8%
Like-for-like sales at Costa, the coffee shop chain run by Whitbread, increased by a whopping 8% in the 13 weeks to 30 May 2013.
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Product NewsMich Turner and Mary Berry for Cake International
Cake International, the UK’s leading cake show, which this year will host the live final of the National Cupcake Championships, has confirmed Mary Berry and Mich Turner will be at the event.
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Prunes win health claim right
Prune suppliers have won the right to make bowel digestive health claims in Europe, it has been revealed.
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Mixed shopper footfall in May
Shopper footfall was down by 0.7% in May, lower than a year ago, and down from the 1% rise in April, according to new figures.
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NewsNominate an outstanding individual for BIA
Have you made an outstanding contribution to baking? If so, British Baker is looking for nominations for special individuals for the Baking Industry Awards.
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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.