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McDonald’s ‘meat pie’ angers pasty producers
McDonald’s has angered UK bakers after mislabelling a pasty product in a regional visitor guide.
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Campbell’s Bakery wins BCA cup
Crieff-based Campbell’s Bakery in Perthshire has been awarded the British Confectioners’ Association (BCA) cup in recognition of its consistently high quality products.
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NewsMaison Blanc opens first new-look shop
French boulangerie and patisserie chain Maison Blanc has officially revealed the first of its 14 stores to undergo refurbishment.
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BFAWU signs financial advice contract
The Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) has signed a three-year deal with Lighthouse Financial Advice (LFA).
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NewsAllied Bakeries hit by competitive market
Restructuring costs and margin declines at Allied Bakeries have contributed to a decline in adjusted operating profit for Associated British Foods (ABF).
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Burton’s partners with DHL
Burton’s Biscuit Company has signed a five-year deal with logistics expert DHL Supply Chain.
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NewsBakery student numbers: the college report
As a new academic year of bakery qualifications starts, bakery colleges are reporting an increase in the number of enrolments, with some courses at capacity.
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Harris + Hoole secures ex-Clinton Cards’ sites
Harris + Hoole, the coffee shop joint venture from Tesco and Taylor St Barista, has acquired 13 sites from the failed Clinton Cards business.
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NewsRichemont Competition deadline this Friday
Entries for the ninth Richemont Club of Great Britain National Competition must be received no later than this Friday 14 September.
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Starbucks launches Costa Express rival
Starbucks has launched its own self-service version to rival Costa Coffee.
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Fudges to produce 50% more biscuits for Christmas
Fudges bakery is gearing up to start production of its Christmas biscuits - with a forecast 50% increase on previous levels.
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Product NewsExceedingly good new cake range
Mr Kipling is looking to tap into consumers’ nostalgic needs with a new range of lunchbox-style cakes.
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NewsHummingbird moves into Middle East
The Hummingbird Bakery has signed a new international agreement with a Dubai-based franchise partner, according to reports.
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LFLs down 0.9% at Morrisons
Supermarket chain Morrisons this morning unveiled a 0.9% dip in like-for-like sales (LFLs) in its half-year results.
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News“Poor weather” boosts Costa’s sales
Costa has reported yet another successful quarter, as UK retail system sales rose by almost 20% to £234.3m.
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NewsMore supermarkets sign up to traffic light labelling
An increasing number of supermarket retailers and food manufacturers are adopting the traffic light labelling format on food packaging.
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NewsWhitbread appoints new FD
Whitbread has hired Nicholas Cadbury as its new group finance director.
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UK high streets see rise in bakeries
A new study has revealed that the number of bakeries operating on the UK’s high streets has increased by 17%.
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NewsBIA winner Ruth Hinks named UK Chocolate Master
BIA 2011 Confectioner of the Year, Ruth Hinks, has been named the first female UK Chocolate Master, and will go on to compete in the finals of the international World Chocolate Masters in 2013.
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Olympics sales boost stalls, as shop numbers fall
There was further bad news for the retail environment yesterday - after it was revealed the Olympics had done little to boost trade and there had been an increase in shops lying empty.