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Report: Coconut prices see record highs
Coconut prices have hit record levels, with fears that there are further increases to come. Medium and fine desiccated coconut is now selling for up to £2,000/tonne against a historical average of £1,000/tonne. Prices have increased beyond levels thought possible, said Mark Setterfield at ingredients firm RM Curtis, prompting ...
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The GM debate reared its head in The Telegraph around calls to rebrand GM. "We need a new language. Perhaps vaccination or inoculation is less scary for the public," said Bill Clark, who runs Broom’s Barn Research Centre, part of agricultural research centre Rothamsted Research. He argued that changing the ...
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Wheat prices set to match previous records
UK wheat prices are poised to match levels last seen in 2007/08, as the latest delivered price hit £229.50 per tonne in the north west this week. It had reached its highest point for the current crop year before Christmas at £219. Prices stand at £220.50/tonne in East Anglia/London, £221.50/tonne ...
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Hovis’ Facebook ployHovis has launched its biggest ever social media campaign, via its Hovis Wholemeal Facebook page, to get consumers talking about bread. In other news, Caroline Jary, who has replaced Jon Goldstone as head of marketing for Hovis, confirmed that the brand’s earlier dispute with Tesco (BB, 22 October ...
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Brace’s takes on Warburtons siteWelsh independent bakery Brace’s has said it is to take over Warburtons’ Newport bakery in Rogerstone, with plans to safeguard many of the 114 jobs at risk. Brace’s sales and marketing director Scott Richardson said: "We will do all we can to ensure the transfer of ...
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Expansion for ValeriePatisserie Valerie is continuing its expansion outside London with a new outlet in Salisbury, and more planned in 2011. The London-based chain has opened outlets in Bath, Cambridge, Canterbury, Twickenham, Wolverhampton, Leeds and London last year, and has plans to open in York, Manchester Arndale, Liverpool and Chester ...
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Peter’s new depotPie producer Peter’s has opened a 45,000sq ft multi-temperature distribution depot in Sidcup to help it expand its distribution operation in London and the south east by more than 20%. The new facility features improved office and conference areas and increased storage and picking facilities for frozen, chilled ...
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DBC brings in own-label ingredients
DBC Foodservice is launching a range of baking ingredients for caterers under its new own-label brand.
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Finsbury and Genius strike new deal
Finsbury Food Group has entered into a new contractual joint venture deal with Genius Foods, an existing partner and owner of the Genius gluten-free brand, through its United Central Bakeries (UCB) and Livwell subsidiaries.
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Greggs accelerates store expansion rate
The UK’s biggest bakery chain Greggs exceeded its target of new store openings in 2010 and will speed up the pace of its expansion by a third this year.
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Hovis launches social media campaign
Hovis has announced its biggest-ever social media campaign to get consumers talking about bread.
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Pie-maker Peter’s targets south east
Pie producer Peter’s has opened a 45,000sq ft multi-temperature distribution depot to help it expand its distribution operation in London and the south east by more than 20%.
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Caffè Nero plans big growth
The UK’s third-biggest coffee shop chain Caffè Nero has shrugged off pressures from the economy by ploughing on with its growth plans for 2011.
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Should saturated fats be demonised?
New research from the US questions whether saturated fats should be demonised by politicians and the health lobby.
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Baker beats butchers to World Scotch Pie Champ title
A baker has beaten butchers to the title of World Scotch Pie Champion, as the postponed results of the contest were announced yesterday.
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The hunt is on for Britain’s best bakery sandwich shop
The British Sandwich Association (BSA) is looking for the best bakers selling sandwiches in the UK as part of its annual Sammies industry awards.
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Ross Warburton is new Institute of Family Business chairman
Ross Warburton has been announced the new chairman of the Institute of Family Business (IFB). Warburton is the outgoing president of the Food and Drink Federation, and was awarded an MBE in 2004 for services to the food industry.
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Speciality Breads joins Red Tractor scheme in foodservice first
Margate-based manufacturer Speciality Breads has signed up to the Assured Food Standards’ Red Tractor scheme.
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Bakers invited to pork contest
The Bpex Foodservice Pork Product of the Year competition for 2011 is now accepting entries for its Pork and Pasty category, supported by British Baker. Entries, of both fresh and frozen products, are welcomed from any bakers of pork and pastry products for the foodservice sector. The closing date for ...
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Mich Turner reveals big plans for the new year
Celebration cake maker Mich Turner MBE has revealed exciting plans for 2011, including new premium branded cakes for retail, a book, a range of baking utensils and the UK’s first cake-making tuition app. Little Venice Cake Company’s (LVCC) branded cakes feature new packaging and will be priced sub-£10. They arrive ...