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Outlook good for quality of wheat harvest
The quality of this year’s wheat harvest is likely to be better than last year, according to the HGCA’s Provisional Cereals Quality Survey.
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Nine out of 10 consumers expect food prices to rise in the year ahead and 29% intend to swap to discounters, new research has revealed.The IGD ShopperTrack, commissioned recently by the research group, also found that 16% intend to use more frozen food specialists.The news that more people intend to ...
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PaulCatterallBakery technology manager, Campden BRIAs we all know, this year sees the 50th anniversary of the Chorleywood Bread Process, and this has again opened the debate within the industry about what is the best method of bread-making. Some say it is long fermentation, traditional methods, and others say no-time dough ...
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Craft Week closeDon’t forget National Craft Bakers’ Week kicks off on Saturday 19 September, so make sure you’ve got all your special point-of-sale material ready, and are geared up to show consumers all that you can offer in your shops. A PR Toolkit and poster promoting A Big Taste, the ...
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Chevler’s rugby driveBaking cases manufacturer Chevler has launched a range of Welsh dragon-adorned cases, along with a consumer PR campaign to coincide with the start of the Rugby World Cup. Under the strapline ’Scrumby treat for rugby fans’, the Mid Glamorgan-based firm will be urging consumers to look out for ...
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Brown Batch released Allied Bakeries has revamped its Allinson brand and launched a new Brown Batch loaf, "with the taste of sourdough", to mark the occasion. The relaunch, which includes a new look and marketing campaign, aims to recapture some of the original heritage and character of the 120-year-old bread ...
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In pictures: BIA 2011
The Brazilian carnival-themed Baking Industry Awards (BIA) were held at the Hilton Park Lane and saw the industry celebrate its successes. For more details on the awards visit: www.bakeryawards.co.uk
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Underlying profits up 8% at Morrisons
Supermarket group Morrisons – which last night scooped the In-store Bakery of the Year accolade at the Baking Industry Awards – has unveiled an 8% rise in underlying profit.
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NewsDitty takes home Baker of the Year gong
Robert Ditty took the title of Baker of the Year, sponsored by Vandemoortele at the 2011 Baking Industry Awards last night.
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Bakeries sign up to help CLIC Sargent
Over 20 bakery businesses have so far confirmed their support to help raise money for National Cupcake Week’s partner charity CLIC Sargent, which supports children with cancer.
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Worst vacant shop towns named
Six towns in England have the highest proportion of vacant shops in the UK, it was revealed today.
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Barry Callebaut unveils £18.24m investment plan
Barry Callebaut, the cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer, has revealed plans to invest CHF25m (£18.24m) on a scheme to upgrade and expand its existing facility.
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NewsPollard takes on Cereform and Mauri Products role
Bakery ingredients company Cereform and yeast supplier Mauri Products are to be ‘amalgamated’ after parent company AB Mauri appointed Andrew Pollard as MD for both businesses in the UK.
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Thorntons’ high street woe continues
Thorntons, the high street chocolatier, has marked its centenary year with record sales figures – but posted a loss of £1.1m after it was hit by £5.4m in impairment charges, such as high rents.
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NewsCosta LFL sales up 9.7%
Coffee chain Costa saw its like-for-like (LFL) sales surge ahead by 9.7% in the 11 weeks to 18 August 2011, it revealed this morning.
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Survey outlines poor August retail sales
The high street suffered its worst sales in two years in August because of disruption cause by riots, according to a new study.
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Pieminister readies rugby fans with breakfast pies
Pieminister has teamed up with England Rugby sponsor 02, to launch two limited-edition breakfast pies, ready for the Rugby World Cup.
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Consumers call for calorie information
A new survey by Which? claims consumers want fast-food chains, pizza restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries to display calories on their menus.
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NewsChevler launches patriotic cases range
Baking cases manufacturer Chevler has launched a range of Welsh dragon-adorned cases along with a consumer PR campaign to coincide with the start of the Rugby World Cup.