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Hovis targets debts by closing Wigan rolls line
Hovis is to make at least 115 workers redundant as it attempts to reduce its debts.
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Get ready for National Doughnut Week
Don’t forget to make the most of National Doughnut Week 2010, which kicks off this Saturday. The week, sponsored by CSM UK, runs from 8-15 May and raises money for charity The Children’s Trust, through the sale of doughnuts.
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Edible nut pricing
Almonds: Prices have largely stabilised since the last report. The Spanish crop and bloom was conversely affected by the snows during bloom, so a much smaller new crop is predicted with prices already well up and likely to continue in the medium to long term. The first so-called "objective" ...
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Egg warning
Bakers and manufacturers are being warned of possible egg shortages when new EU legislation takes effect.From January 2012, it will be illegal in EU countries to produce eggs from traditional battery cages. Instead, producers must convert to new enriched cages, which have more space, perches, a scratching area and nest ...
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US firm slices its way into UK market
US machine supplier United Bakery Equipment (UBE) is on a mission to crack the UK market.The automated slicing and packaging equipment specialist plans to raise its profile after installing its first high-performance UBE band slicer at a leading UK plant baker. Peter Wallin, director of UK partner Habwood Technical Solutions, ...
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Sonneveld snapped up by Norwegian giant
Dutch firm Sonneveld, which produces bread improvers, mixes and release agents, is to become part of Orkla Food Ingredients (OFI) in Norway.Oslo-based firm OFI, which offers a range of bakery ingre-dients, has acquired the shares in Sonneveld Group BV, based in Papendrecht, the Netherlands, including all its subsidiaries.Peter Egginton, sales ...
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Premium pastry push
Bakehouse has launched a new range of fully baked pastries called Patisse, designed to meet the demand for premium sweet pastries reminiscent of those found in high-end patisserie outlets.The new pastries come in six different varieties: caramel & pecan rosette; rhubarb crumble square; orange & poppy seed rosette; chocolate & ...
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Scottish conferenceThe Scottish Bakers’ annual conference is to take place at Doubletree Hilton Hotel, Dunblane, from 15-16 May. The event will include the SAMB Annual General Meeting, technical sessions, a formal dinner and the installation of the new president Alan Stuart. There will also be a golf competition at Auchterarder ...
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Pastry focus at showSIAB, the Italian bakery show, which takes place in Verona on 22-26 May, will be featuring one hall dedicated to pastry. It has also launched an area to highlight packaging, marketing and distribution. Key features of the show will include a revival of Renaissance Breads and also ...
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Hummingbird dealFamous cupcakery Hummingbird Bakery has announced it has signed a two-book deal with Harper-Collins. The new book will be out in Spring 2011 with a focus on themed baking and decorating. The London-based bakery published its first cookery book last year. Hummingbird has also just launched an online ordering ...
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Starbucks sales climbStarbucks UK has reported that comparable store sales have increased 5% in its second-quarter results to 28 March 2010. The coffee chain has also struck a deal to bring its VIA Ready Brew Coffee to air travellers on Thomas Cook Airlines from the beginning of this month.International focusInternational ...
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Drop in UK bakery sales troubles Maple Leaf
Poor bakery sales in the UK have helped to cause a decline in Maple Leaf Food’s fortunes.
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Soup firm branches out into quiche market
New Covent Garden has made a break away from fresh soups and has launched its first range of chilled quiches. The firm, which also offers a range of risottos, has made the decision to diversify in order to strengthen its brand’s all-year-round appeal.
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Egg shortage warning
Bakers and manufacturers are being warned of possible egg shortages when new EU legislation takes effect. From January 2012, it will be illegal in EU countries to produce eggs from traditional battery cages. Instead, producers must convert to new enriched cages, which have more space, perches, a scratching area and nest boxes.
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BIA entry deadline extended to 21 May
Make sure you get your entries in for the Baking Industry Awards by the new deadline of 21 May. The Awards, now in their 23rd year, celebrate the very best of the British baking industry, and are attended by key players from across the industry.
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Chevler responds to increased demand
Chevler has announced it is to introduce a new production planning system, in order to cope with soaring demand for its baking cases and muffin wraps.
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Costa to continue UK expansion
Costa Coffee has revealed its plans to open another 130 stores in the UK during 2010/2011, although its main focus will be on expanding its international business.
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Sonneveld takeover
Dutch firm Sonneveld, which produces bread improvers, mixes and release agents, is to become part of Orkla Food Ingredients (OFI) in Norway.
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Don’t delay, enter BIA today!
Make sure you get your entries in for the Baking Industry Awards before the May 7 deadline. The Awards, now in their 23rd year, celebrate the very best of the British baking industry, and are attended by key players from across the industry.
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Atkins Diet returns with £200k marketing drive
The low-carbohydrate Atkins diet, which encourages followers to virtually give up eating bread, has been relaunched, with a new book outlining a revised version of the diet and a £200,000 campaign in national newspapers promoting Atkins food products.Sales of bread in the UK suffered at the height of the Atkins ...