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Cupcakes and cocaine just as addictive research claims
New research has revealed that cupcakes could be just as addictive as drugs and cigarettes.
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Hovis boss must look at bottom line, say analysts
Analysts have warned that the boss of Premier’s new bakery division must focus on the bottom line and not be "seduced" by brand-building, if he is to turn around Hovis. Premier’s chief executive officer Michael Clarke announced a management shake-up last week, dividing the firm into separate grocery and bakery ...
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Morrisons set to overhaul bread selection
Morrisons is to launch a major revamp of its bread range next week. A new ’Baked by us’ range will use 100% British wheat and is to be rolled out across the supermarket’s 467 stores as part of an ’extensive’ refresh for the retailer. The launch will see 20 new ...
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NewsStarbucks trials shop in Cineworld
Starbucks is to open its first cinema-based shop with national chain Cineworld.
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NewsPremier obtains deferral for covenant test
Premier Foods has announced that it has obtained an agreement from its banking syndicate to defer the group’s forthcoming financial covenant test from 31 December 2011 to 31 March 2012.
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Peter’s Pies strengthens Welsh roots
Pie and pastry brand Peter’s Foods has launched a six-month Welsh-inspired media campaign.
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Tate & Lyle partnership for reduced-salt ingredient
Tate & Lyle has signed a global deal with UK university-owned subsidiary Eminate Ltd for its innovative salt reduction technology.
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Starbucks posts profits rise, warns on UK & Europe
Starbucks, the global coffee giant, has reported a 39% rise in fourth quarter profits to $358.5m (£223.9m), but said that sales across Europe and the UK softened during the period.
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NewsBritish Baker launches YouTube channel
British Baker will be hosting a range of videos on its new YouTube channel.
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Maple Leaf closes bakery despite increased profits
Despite recently reporting increased third quarter profits of 3%, Maple Leaf Bakery will be closing its Walsall site early 2012.
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Brace’s in Welsh deal
Caerphilly-based baker Brace’s Bakery has teamed up with independent food wholesaler Castell Howell Foods, in a deal that will see its bread supplied to several organisations across Wales.Castell Howell supplies over 4,000 customers across various organisations, including hospitals, hotels, restaurants, pubs, cafés and schools, as well as operating its own ...
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Christmas brownie has Fair-Trade feel good factor
Bluebasil Brownies has launched a new Fair-Trade festive brownie to fit in with its existing Christmas range.
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Delice launches café culture range
Baking manufacturer and foodservice supplier Delice de France has launched a new campaign to support coffee shops and foodservice outlets that are hoping to capitalise on the growing café culture in the UK.The campaign, called Café Delice, includes a raft of support packages that will help food service outlets maximise ...
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ITV competition dessert created by Isleport Foods
Bakkavör’s Isleport Foods has produced the winning cake for ITV This Morning’s design a dessert competition.
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Reporting in Loss of industry inspiration
Over the past few years, I have made it my business to try to understand the educational and training requirements of the baking industry and, in some way, do my bit to ensure that any future education and training developments are relevant to the industry.That said, I firmly believe that ...
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Sugar prices set to stay volatile, says Rabobank
UK bakers should expect sugar prices to remain volatile for at least the next four years as global prices continue to fluctuate, according to a new report from Rabobank.The report New Realities for the EU Sugar Industry predicted that EU sugar prices would be unstable until at least ...
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Seed pricing
Pine nuts: The prospects are for a strong new crop, which has already resulted in a steady price correction, in anticipation of much greater availability into next year. However, as importers are reluctant and have been for a while to bring in unsold stocks in a potentially further ...
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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 ...