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The vast majority of shoppers find the abundance of animal welfare logos confusing, according to new research from AB Sustain, a sub-division of Associated British Foods. The research revealed that 83% of consumers found animal welfare labelling confusing, while 93% said they would like to see the labels abolished, with ...
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Scotch pie deadlineBakers are being urged to enter the World Scotch Pie Championships before its closing deadline. Entries must be received by 5pm on 7 November and entry forms are available from the Scottish Association of Master Bakers on 0131 2291401. For details, visit www.scotchpies.co.uk.Deal for low saltTate & Lyle ...
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Cooplands diversifiesCooplands (Doncaster) is offering up its meeting rooms and training facilities for hire. As well as providing stationery and a projector, it is also offering refreshments and a buffet service with biscuits and cakes supplied straight from its bakery.Boost for the blindNational frozen bread supplier Lantmännen Unibake UK organised ...
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Bako raises fundsBako Northern & Scotland raised £730 at its charity golf day on 29 September. Taking place at Durham City Golf Club, the event raised funds for its designated charity, The Puffin Appeal, which supports children who suffer from breathing disorders.Peter’s on songPeter’s Pies has received approval from Dame ...
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Greencore for sale?Britain’s biggest sandwich manufacturer Greencore has announced a takeover approach by a mystery bidder. The Dublin-based firm issued a statement on 25 October after share prices soared by 10%. Rival Irish food company Kerry Group has been named as one of the potential bidders, as have unknown foreign ...
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Village Bakery asks consumers to ’Try Rye’
The Village Bakery, Melmerby, has launched a ‘Try Rye’ challenge, to try and encourage consumers to give its rye bread a go.
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Bakers to be recognised in young foodie awards
Baking is a key category in a new annual awards to recognise Britain’s best young foodies, which is being pitched as the food and drink world’s answer to the Turner Prize.
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NewsGerrards staff recognised for long service
Six members of staff at Gerrards Bakery in Wales have received long service awards, after collectively accumulating more than 180 years with the business.
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Deadline approaches for Scotch Pie Championships
Bakers are being urged to enter the World Scotch Pie Championships before its closing deadline on 7 November.
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Greggs backs Children in Need
Greggs is continuing its partnership with the Children in Need appeal by launching a range of Pudsey Bear-themed cupcakes and donuts this November.
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NewsCake pops supplied to first Scottish Wholefoods store
The Kooky Cake Company is supplying a range of cake pops to Wholefoods’ first Scottish outlet.
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Park Cakes workers to strike
Workers at Oldham-based bakery manufacturer Park Cakes will walk out on strike for four days this month, following a branch meeting with union members.
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Competition forces Allied Bakeries to close naan factory
Allied Bakeries has begun consultations with 108 staff at its Patak’s Naan bread factory in Cumbernauld, after it announced proposals to close the facility.
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Bread-free lunches widen Starbucks’ appeal
Starbucks has launched a new range of bread-free lunch options in a bid to broaden its food offering.
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Bagel Factory seeks buyer
The UK’s largest bagel chain has been placed on the market for £2m, receiving a wealth of potential takeover bids.
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Tesco stocks charity Hovis loaves
Despite a previous dispute with Tesco last October, Premier Foods is supplying a range of Hovis loaves to its UK stores to raise money for the Royal British Legion.
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Vogel’s finds perfect tea and toast partners
Vogel’s bread has launched an app on its Facebook page, enabling fans to discover which varieties of tea work best with its different varieties of bread.
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NewsNew head announced for Premier’s bakery businesses
Premier Foods has appointed Iwan Williams to head up the group’s newly configured bakery businesses. Previously strategic marketing director of Coca-Cola Asia-Pacific, Williams has been hired as managing director for the company’s £1.1bn Bread, Cake, Milling and Brookes Avana businesses as of November. This includes brands such as Hovis and Mr Kipling.
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Bakery seeks applicants for part-funded post
Gwynedd-based Cae Groes Bakery has signed an agreement with The Food Technology Centre, which will see it assist with funding a new technical post at the firm.
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Shirley Bassey backs Peter’s Pies’ charity collaboration
Peter’s Pies has received approval from Dame Shirley Bassey in a new partnership with the Noah’s Ark Appeal.