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December retail figures up on 2010
The value of retail sales in December 2011 were up 6.2% on December 2010, with volumes up 2.6% for the same comparable period, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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Chalk Hills Bakery accelerates business
Chalk Hills Bakery has won Surrey’s Local Business Accelerators (LBA) competition.
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NewsCupcake Camp bags Esther Rantzen’s support
The second Cupcake Camp Bournemouth, a charity baking event, will see Esther Rantzen attend as one of its celebrity judges.
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Baker sells bread by the slice
The owner of Kristy’s Bakery in Sketty, has decided to sell his bread by the slice to help those customers who do not need a whole loaf.
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Kingsmill boosts ABF Group’s revenue
Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced a 12% increase in the company’s revenue, with its Allied Bakeries business performing well and securing 4% growth for its Grocery division.
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The Cookie Man files for administration
Surrey manufacturer The Cookie Man has called in the administrators.Administrator ReSolve Partners LLP was appointed – reportedly on Monday 16 January – and around 350 jobs are said to be at risk.
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The Cookie Man files for administration
Surrey bakery manufacturer The Cookie Man has been forced to call in the administrators, after changing consumer tastes and strong competition severely hit profits.
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Co-op members to suggest new food sites
The Co-operative Group is inviting its six million members to suggest potential sites for new Co-operative food stores across the country, as it pushes forward with expansion plans.
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EPOS provider launches profitability system
RedBlack Software, the leading bakery IT specialist, has launched a brand new shop profitability module for its flagship CyBake 3 business management solution.
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NewsOrchard Valley acquires McDougalls licence
Orchard Valley Foods has acquired the licence to sell Creative Baking ingredients under the McDougalls brand, to the foodservice and wholesale sector, for an undisclosed sum.
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OFT to investigate Brookes Avana acquisition
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has confirmed it is investigating the completed acquisition of Premier Foods’ Brookes Avana business, by Solway Foods Ltd, on the grounds of competition in the wholesale supply of chilled foods and puddings.
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Judges announced for Future Baker contest
California Raisins has revealed that Hugh Weeks and Colin Lomax will head up the team of judges for its Future Baker of the Year 2012 competition.
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Ireks appoints new national sales manager
Ireks, the German baking ingredients manufacturer has appointed a new UK national sales manager.
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CPI drops 0.6%
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 4.2% in December, down 0.6% on the previous month. However, food and beverage prices were up 1.4% over the same period.
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NewsPremier Foods pursues Power Brands strategy
Premier Foods will be doubling its marketing spend on its eight Power Brands in order to drive recovery and growth for the next financial year.
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NewsReal Bread Campaign supports pupil education
Bakers are needed to help teach local school pupils how to grow and make their own bread, as part of a scheme organised by The Real Bread Campaign.
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NewsPremier launches sweet shop cakes
Premier Foods has added a selection of British ‘Sweetshop Specials’ to its Mr Kipling range.
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New cupcakery strikes Virgin Money deal
Sunderland-based Baked Cupcakery has had a welcome boost to business, with an order for 2,000 cupcakes from Virgin Money.
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Egg list names and shames manufacturers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and DEFRA have named Britain’s supermarkets, high street chains and food manufacturers pledging to purchase and use higher welfare eggs, as well as those yet to state their compliancy.
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New loyalty scheme angers Starbucks drinkers
Global coffee chain Starbucks has angered UK customers by changing the terms of its loyalty scheme.