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    In Short

    2011-09-09T00:00:00Z

    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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    2011-09-09T00:00:00Z

    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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    In Short

    2011-09-09T00:00:00Z

    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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    2011-09-09T00:00:00Z

    Best of Both boostHovis has relaunched its Best of Both brand along with two additional lines, Best of Both Seeds (800g) and Best of Both Little One (400g). The launch will be supported by a campaign sponsoring a new prime-time Sunday night ITV quiz show, called Holding out for a ...

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    In pictures: BIA 2011

    2011-09-08T00:00:00Z

    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

    2011-09-08T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • Ditty takes home Baker of the Year gong
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    Ditty takes home Baker of the Year gong

    2011-09-08T00:00:00Z

    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

    2011-09-08T00:00:00Z

    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

    2011-09-08T00:00:00Z

    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

    2011-09-07T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • Pollard takes on Cereform and Mauri Products role
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    Pollard takes on Cereform and Mauri Products role

    2011-09-07T00:00:00Z

    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

    2011-09-07T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • Costa LFL sales up 9.7%
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    Costa LFL sales up 9.7%

    2011-09-06T00:00:00Z

    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

    2011-09-06T00:00:00Z

    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

    2011-09-06T00:00:00Z

    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

    2011-09-05T00:00:00Z

    A new survey by Which? claims consumers want fast-food chains, pizza restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries to display calories on their menus.

  • Chevler launches patriotic cases range
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    Chevler launches patriotic cases range

    2011-09-05T00:00:00Z

    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.

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    DS-gluten free revamps its frozen pastry

    2011-09-05T00:00:00Z

    Free-from food brand DS-gluten free has reformulated its frozen pastry range, which will launch this month.

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    Allinson unveils new look and new loaf

    2011-09-02T00:00:00Z

    Allied Bakeries has revamped its Allinson brand and launched a new Brown Batch loaf to mark the occasion.

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    Register now for Bakers’ Fair Autumn

    2011-09-02T00:00:00Z

    Don’t forget to register to attend Bakers’ Fair Autumn on Sunday 2 October.