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Genetic wheat sequence remains open to debate
It appears the jury is out as to whether UK scientists have cracked the genetic sequence for wheat.
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Food in the news
Meat is the world’s deadliest drug, according to The Daily Mail, following claims by scientists in the US that junk food containing high levels of fat, sugar and salt can trigger the same cravings as Class A drugs. "Our brains produce a feeling of pleasure after that first hit of ...
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Lantmännen Unibake to open UK production site
Lantmännen Unibake UK aims to make a bigger impact in the sweet pastries sector by opening a factory in Bedford.Its new 8,000sq m unit will employ more than 200 people and is close to the firm’s existing site in Milton Keynes. The first phase of investment is scheduled to start ...
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Reporting In Pride, professionalism, personality, performance and profit
Alan ClarkeChief executive, Scottish BakersDuring my first month with Scottish Bakers, I have been on a major learning curve and have been really impressed with the pride that exists in the Scottish bakery sector.There has been much written about words beginning with P, with the 4 Ps of marketing: Product, ...
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Irish welcome piesPieminister, the Bristol-based pie-maker, said it has had a "really positive" response to the limited product range it has just launched in Ireland. Its first Irish festival was Electric Picnic, where it quickly sold out. Selling through weekly markets and selected food halls and delis, all in the ...
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Pâtissier’s first outletCelebrated chef pâtissier Pierre Hermé has opened his first London shop, following his UK debut in Selfridges. The famous macaroons from the man described as the ’Picasso of Pastry’ will be available in the outlet on Lowndes St, Belgravia, from September.Warburtons role Warburtons has appointed its first female ...
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Reggae Reggae rangeReggae Reggae sauce creator Levi Roots has launched a new sandwich range in Morrisons. The range consists of sandwiches, wraps and sub rolls, which have been developed by Roots, including a Jerk Steak Sub, ’Dub Up’ Cheese Cheese Sandwich, Jerk Chicken & Mango Sandwich and Chicken & Pineapple ...
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NewsRobin Jones takes BIA’s Baker of the Year title
Robin Jones, joint MD of The Village Bakery (Coedpoeth) wowed the judges to claim the much-coveted Baker of the Year title, sponsored by Vandemoortele, at the Baking Industry Awards 2010 on 8 September.
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Butcher MI Dickson to extend bakery production
Butcher MI Dickson is extending its South Shields bakery after getting a £200,000 boost from the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).
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Costa Coffee continues to grow sales
Costa Coffee has delivered another excellent performance, according to parent company Whitbread, with total sales up 28% for the 24 weeks to 19 August 2010.
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Consumers not seeking out organic
Only 9% of consumers actively seek out organic product claims, with organic being ranked 27th of 34 commonly ‘looked-for’ product claims by UK shoppers.
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NewsShoe designer opens Soho cake shop
A new bakery is shaking up cupcakes’ cosy image by combining a corner cake shop with a Soho hotspot.
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NewsNew fresh gluten-free loaf on market
Northern Ireland-based producer Honest aims to rival gluten-free bread brand Genius with its new fresh loaf.
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Malcolm Skelton passes away
British Baker regretfully announces that baker Malcolm Skelton passed away very suddenly on holiday in Spain on 18 August 2010, aged 74.
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NewsGet ready for National Cupcake Week
Cupcake bakers and retailers are gearing up to what looks set to be a busy National Cupcake Week, next week.
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Pudding-maker Coles in Wilkin & Sons take-over
Luxury pudding maker Coles Traditional Foods is to become part of the Wilkin & Sons group, best-known for its Tiptree preserves.
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Italians get set for a ’show-stopping’ event
UK bakers are invited to attend Italy’s premier bakery show for machinery, combining demonstrations and ’show-stopping’ equipment. AB Tech Expo takes place on October 23-27 at Milan’s Fieramilano showground, easily accessible from the city. Exhibitors will include names well-known to the British market. A number are saving up new launches ...
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Lantmännen Unibake in sweet pastry move
Lantmännen Unibake is to move into sweet pastry production in the UK for the first time.
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New company offers bakers support
A new complete project management company is offering bakers a support package to boost their business. Industry stalwart Ian Ort has set up London Food Machinery, which can work with a baker on a new product idea, supply the machinery to make it, help with test runs and install the ...