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SSP breathes life into Panopolis
Foodservice company SSP has revived its Panopolis sandwich shop concept after securing a deal to operate five cafés and restaurants at London City Airport. The deal, which includes a bar, restaurant and Illy Espressa-mente Café, will see two Panopolis outlets located landside and airside, selling a range of upmarket sandwiches ...
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Independents prove popular
Nearly 70% of independent retailers are doing well. And, within that 70% figure, independent bakers are among the most popular on the high street, according to a new report from the Local Data Company. Bakery shop closures are cancelled out by the number of bakery shops opening. But it is ...
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Reporting in Combined approach should reap rewards
Over the past few months, the Federation of Bakers, as part of the Food and Drink Federation, has been working with the Department of Health on its Public Health Responsibility Deal. This covers food, physical activity, alcohol and health in the workplace, and enables industry to work in partnership with ...
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British Pie Awards now taking entries
Entries are now open for the third annual British Pie Awards, which will take place at St Mary’s Church in Melton Mowbray, on Wednesday 8 June.
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Maple Leaf Bakery sees further consolidation
Sales at Maple Leaf Bakery UK have held up against falling volumes at its North American sister companies, according to parent company Canada Bread’s latest trading statement. However, plans are in place to close its Cumbrian bakery.
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Bread prices set to rise
Bread prices are set to rise again, with the on-shelf price for an 800g loaf predicted to increase by 10-15p in the next few weeks.
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DoH pursues initiative on calorie labelling
The Department of Health (DoH) is attempting to revive voluntary schemes for calorie labelling, similar to those put in place by the Labour government. Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley has formally written to all members of the DoH’s Food Network, including Subway, Pizza Hut and United Biscuits, to ...
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Hovis profits increase as wheat cost pressure rises
Hovis saw its trading profit rise by nearly 26% last year despite a fall in value sales, but 2011 may prove more challenging as pressure from high wheat costs builds. In its results for the year ended 31 December 2010, parent company Premier Foods said value sales at Hovis, including ...
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Crop to crust
Bakers can support rural communities by using flours milled at traditional wind and watermills.
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Dried fruit pricing
Coconut: The market continues to reach all-time highs. Weather has hindered supply in Indonesia and the Philippines, while coconut oil prices have risen to record highs, due to demand from the biofuel sector.Raisins: Prices in Turkey have increased rapidly over the past two months, as darker Turkish berries have been ...
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The wholesale prices of key bakery ingredients, such as butter, cream and skimmed milk powder, are on the rise as demand puts pressure on supply.According to data from DairyCo, December milk deliveries in the UK showed a year-on-year growth of 2.3%, but much of the extra milk is being converted ...
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Chef input for Peter’sSavouries manufacturer Peter’s Food Service has teamed up with award-winning chef John Benson-Smith to upgrade the company’s foodservice menu and transform the culinary experience for sports fans on match days. Benson-Smith, who is consultant executive chef to Manchester City Football Club, will visit Peter’s key suppliers to ...
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Chevler ups capacityBaking case and tulip muffin wrap manufacturer Chevler, has announced it is now capable of producing over 100 million tulip muffin wraps a year following the doubling of capacity at its production site in South Wales. The firm has invested heavily in new bespoke machinery over the past ...
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Dutch deal for Edme Bakery supplier Edme has become the UK agent for Dutch malt extract company Diastatische Producten. The venture allows Edme to supply spray and band-dried malt extract. Edme sales director James Smith commented: "We are delighted to add this complementary product to the popular Edme foods range." ...
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Europe acts to free up sugar
Faced with spiraling prices and low stocks, EU member states have backed the European Commission initiative to release 500,000 tonnes of out-of-quota sugar onto the domestic market.
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NewsLinda Lusardi at Bakers’ Fair
Actress, presenter and former model Linda Lusardi is to present the competition trophies at Bakers’ Fair Spring, so don’t forget to get your entries in.
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United Biscuits downsizes Glasgow staff
United Biscuits (UB) plans to cut around 85 jobs at its McVitie’s factory in Tollcross, Glasgow, which manufactures biscuits such as Go Ahead and Hobnobs.
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Mrs Crimble’s ramps up gluten-free exports
Gluten-free bakery brand Mrs Crimble’s has announced its first major orders from Australia and Denmark as well as a string of new deals with retailers in the Middle East as it looks to increase exports to 15% of turnover in the next three years.
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Short stocks force sugar suppliers to raise prices
Another raft of sugar suppliers have raised their prices, as tight supply shows no signs of letting up.