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    Mixed fortunes for Greggs’ late night opening trial

    2010-07-15T00:00:00Z

    Bakery chain Greggs has called time on one of its late-night stores after a trial failed to pull in enough customers.

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    World Cup hits Northern Foods’ bakery sales

    2010-07-14T00:00:00Z

    Bakery sales at Northern Foods dipped 5.6% in the first quarter of the year, after promotions were put on hold during the World Cup.

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    Starbucks claims recovery on track despite losses

    2010-07-14T00:00:00Z

    Starbucks insists it is on the road to recovery in the UK despite the latest dismal results. Figures filed at Companies House for the 12 months to 27 September show it made a loss after taxation of £52.1m compared with a loss of £46.9m the previous year.

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    Use-by dates shaken up by Warburtons

    2010-07-14T00:00:00Z

    Warburtons has become one of the first brands to simplify on-pack dates.

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    Macphie launches DeviliShh consumer brand

    2010-07-13T00:00:00Z

    Scottish bakery ingredients manufacturer Macphie of Glenbervie has launched its first-ever consumer brand as it looks to double its turnover to £80m in the next 10 years.

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    Bakers’ Fair welcomes new exhibitors

    2010-07-12T00:00:00Z

      Exhibitor spaces at this year’s Bakers’ Fair in Bolton are filling up fast, with several companies taking stands at the one-day show for the first time.

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    Kingsmill reveals Northern Ireland’s best sandwich

    2010-07-12T00:00:00Z

      A sandwich of smoked cheese, pesto, roasted peppers and onions with sun-dried tomatoes and rocket leaves has been named as the tastiest in Northern Ireland.

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    Kingsmill reveal NI’s best sandwich

    2010-07-12T00:00:00Z

      A sandwich of smoked cheese, pesto, roasted peppers and onions with sundried tomatoes and rocket leaves has been named as the tastiest in Northern Ireland.

  • CenFRA advises Vale of Mowbray on expansion plans
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    CenFRA advises Vale of Mowbray on expansion plans

    2010-07-09T00:00:00Z

    Robotics and automation expert CenFRA has been working with Melton Mowbray pork pie manufacturer Vale of Mowbray to reduce the cost of a planned expansion project.

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    Online salt calculator available for bakers

    2010-07-08T00:00:00Z

    A new online salt calculator has been launched to help craft bakers reduce the amount of salt in their bread and reach government salt targets within six weeks.

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    Deadline looms for Best Cupcake Baker contest

    2010-07-08T00:00:00Z

    There’s just over one week left to get your entries in for Britain’s Best Cupcake Baker 2010, so make sure you get them in the post.

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    Tehran to host international bakery exhibition

    2010-07-08T00:00:00Z

    The fourth International Bakery Exhibition (ibex) is to be held from 17-20 October 2010 at the International Permanent Fairground in Tehran, Iran.

  • Patisserie Valerie outlet to launch on Bastille Day
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    Patisserie Valerie outlet to launch on Bastille Day

    2010-07-07T00:00:00Z

    Patisserie Valerie is inviting customers to celebrate France’s Bastille Day at its new Knightsbridge outlet, which opens on the same day.

  • Kingsmill continues drive to cut carbon emissions
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    Kingsmill continues drive to cut carbon emissions

    2010-07-07T00:00:00Z

    Kingsmill is to continuing in its bid to reduce carbon emissions with the introduction of new eco-friendly delivery trucks to its fleet.

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    Handmade Bakery wins co-operative accolade

    2010-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Community-supported business The Handmade Bakery has achieved a national co-operative accolade.

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    Braeside announces UK growth plans

    2010-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Braeside Country Pies has announced its first listings in the UK multiple and independent retail sector, and is actively seeking to expand its UK business further.

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    Droppa & Droppa to supply The Bread Factory

    2010-07-05T00:00:00Z

    Free-from bakery firm Droppa & Droppa Specialist Foods has won a contract to supply a number of its gluten-, wheat- and dairy-free breads to London-firm The Bread Factory.

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    Top judges for 2010 cupcake competition

    2010-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Leading UK cake experts will judge entries for Britain’s Best Cupcake Baker 2010, part of the build-up to National Cupcake Week, running from 13-19 September. They are: John Slattery, Slattery’s Patissier and Chocolatier; Chris Bachmann, Bachmann’s Patisserie and Chocolate Creations; and Eric Lanlard, Cake Boy. Organised by BB, the contest ...

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    Roberts sees expansion with Aldreds acquisition

    2010-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Roberts Bakery has bought Aldreds the Bakers after parent company D&G Food Group put its four bakeries up for sale earlier this month. The deal to acquire Derbyshire-based Aldreds has secured the jobs of all 62 members of staff at the factory, which manufactures rolls, bakery and confectionery products and ...

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    Esther Rantzen to host Baking Industry Awards

    2010-07-02T00:00:00Z

    British Baker is delighted to announce that renowned TV presenter and producer Esther Rantzen CBE is to host this year’s Baking Industry Awards on Wednesday 8 September at the Park Lane Hilton, London.