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Shoppers shun festive decorations
Retail bakers planning to get into the festive spirit by decking their shops with gaudy tinsel and putting their Best of Christmas CD on repeat actually run the risk of alienating shoppers.
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EC votes for sugar export quota rise
Proposals to increase out-of-quota exports of sugar by 700,000 tonnes, up to the World Trade Organisation limit of 1.35mts, have been voted through by the European Commission’s Management Committee.New licences for the additional export quota will be available from 1 December.They have also agreed proposals to enable operators to release ...
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Food in the news
While the extreme weather conditions seen last year contributed to soaring wheat prices, and imperilled food security in many parts of the world, it could be only a grim foretaste of what is to come, according to research compiled by Oxfam for the start of the Durban climate talks this ...
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NewsPortas puts high street revival on hold
Mary Portas’ report into how to revitalise the high street has been delayed as the TV star wades through thousands of comments submitted to her website.
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New research has suggested that a generation of shoppers are baking and cooking more from scratch, aspire to shop ethically and waste less food.The study by IGD ShopperTrack research conducted a demographic breakdown comparing shoppers aged under 35 with those aged over 35. It found that more than half, 51%, ...
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Gordon PolsonDirector, Federation of BakersThe end of 2011 is fast approaching and it is time to reflect on a year where health pledges and food myths have played a prominent role.The Department of Health’s Public Health Responsibility Deal was officially launched on 15 March and the Federation of Bakers (FoB) ...
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Takeover spurs Unifine to target retail sector
Unifine Food & Bake Ingredients (UK) has revealed it will target potential opportunities in the retail market next year.Following the acquisition of the business by Dawn Foods in June, Unifine said its eyes had been opened to consumer demand and it wanted to reach more custo-mers with its range ...
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Brace’s adds to staffBrace’s Bakery has created 26 new production jobs at its Rogerstone site. The new posts will increase its workforce to 77, with shift work increasing from 12 to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.TV visit to Rank HovisRank Hovis recently received a visit from Adam ...
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Crisps from breadSymington’s and Seabrook have teamed up to co-create and launch Bread Crisps into Morrisons. Targeted at the UK crisp sharing market, worth £638m, the new crisps contain one-third of the fat content compared to traditional potato varieties. A typical 25g serving is between 101 and 107 calories.Warburtons site ...
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Tunnock profits trebleAccording to accounts obtained from Companies House, Scottish tea cake and caramel wafer company Thomas Tunnock more than trebled its pre-tax profits to £3.41m in its last financial year, boosted by a one-off gain of £2.03m, the detail of which is confidential.Blaa appeal for PGIA national consultation process ...
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Burton’s changeBurton’s Foods has changed its trading name to the Burton’s Biscuit Company. The firm’s corporate rebrand includes a new logo, to be used on product packaging, as well as a website redesign, due to be completed by early 2012. It will also adopt a new strapline, ’Making every day ...
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Workplace injury down, but dogged by asthma
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is continuing to reduce accident numbers in food manufacturing, but must focus on occupational ill health within the bakery sector.
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Roberts Bakery funds breast cancer charity
The proceeds from a recent ball hosted by Roberts Bakery in aid of The Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Appeal will help to fund a major study in to genetic factors that could cause breast cancer.
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New sales director for Mrs Crimble’s
Bakery brand Mrs Crimble’s has appointed Symon Aylen as its new sales director.
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UK pretzel roll-out for Auntie Anne’s
Auntie Anne’s has opened five new stores in the past two months and is looking to continue its expansion in the UK next year.
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NewsIrwin’s grabs Snowballs contract with Asda
Irwin’s Bakery has clinched a deal to supply Asda with its Howell Handmade brand Mini Snowballs, as part of the retailer’s Chosen By You range.
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High street sales decrease as headcounts shrink
Jobs on the high street are disappearing at their fastest rate in two years, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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Honeytop acquisition aids Aryzta revenue growth
Aryzta posted a strong set of financial results in its first quarter trading update for the 13 weeks to 31 October 2011.
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Sayers scraps food waste with Biffa
Sayers the Bakers has agreed a national food waste collection service with recycling and waste management company Biffa.
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Chancellor unveils new growth plans
Chancellor George Osborne today revealed a set of new measures aimed at improving the UK economy.