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Non-loaf carriers rise
Despite the volume and value growth of branded bread in the UK last year, alternatives such as wraps, croissants, bagels and chapattis are becoming increasingly popular as sandwich carriers, according to Tesco.Commenting on recent data from Kantar Worldpanel (December 2009), Tesco bakery spokeperson Andy Simpson, said that, with so many ...
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Lyons cashes in on teatime
Premier Foods’ cake brand Lyons has launched a new range of Teashop Classic Cakes to capitalise on teatime eating occasions. The cakes will be available in St Clements, classic choc chip and sultana and cherry variants. According to the firm, large ambient cakes are a key driver of the cakes ...
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Reporting in Sandwich sales up, but challenges remain
Despite all the gloom of the recession, evidence suggests that sandwich sales are doing well, with sales up by some 3% in volume year-on-year.Given the considerable drop in sandwich sales when the recession first bit in autumn 2008, such growth is remarkable, as it shows the industry has regained most ...
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Jiffy introduces ’no frills’ choice for mobile vendors
Jiffy Trucks has unveiled a new mobile catering van for 2010. The Panino has been designed to appeal to new entrants and smaller businesses in mobile retail catering.The firm says that with the right vehicle and training, food and drink businesses can achieve a highly profitable operation. It features the ...
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Concerns about the environment are well down the list of consumers’ concerns about the future, according to research from AC Nielsen, presented at a recent Food and Drink Innovation Network summit.The economy, increasing utility bills and debt topped the list of consumer concerns for the next six months, with the ...
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Consumer ’dismay’ on foreign eggs
Bakery manufacturers using imported eggs in their products could be risking their reputation after new research found consumers were "dismayed" to discover foreign eggs are regularly used in British-made food.Focus group research, commissioned by British Lion Egg Products, found that consumers felt the use of foreign eggs compromised the quality ...
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Zero-residue moth control
Exosect, a pest management solution provider, has launched an environmentally-friendly, zero-residue moth control system for use in food production sites. Exosex SPTab is an organic compliant, non-chemical solution, designed to ensure safe, high-quality food with reduced pesticide residues, said the firm.Exosex SPTab is a small tablet consisting of the firm’s ...
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Pembrokeshire to rival Cornwall on pasties
A new firm The Pembrokeshire Pasty & Pie Co has announced plans to open outlets nationwide, in a bid to challenge the Cornish pasty with its own Pembrokeshire variant. The first outlet will open in Tenby on 1 March, and will be followed by another in central ...
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Salt debate rumbles on
You thought the salt debate had gone away? Think again! Judging by events last week, the political will is not about to wane (well, at least not until 6 May)."It’s my view that Consensus Action on Salt & Health (CASH) has lived up to its name and built a genuine ...
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Student event plans detailed
The Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees’ (ABST) Annual Conference is to be held at the Alton Towers Hotel, Alton Towers, from 11-13 June.The ABST is encouraging all students and trainees to attend, as well as participate in the bakery and confectionery competitions, which will take place on Saturday 12 ...
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Mastering fleet tracking
Cheshire-based Roberts Bakery has been working with Masternaut to monitor and manage its 70-strong fleet, which delivers bread and pastry products across the UK. It will be using the latest satellite tracking technology Masternaut Three X’s vehicle tracking service, which provides real-time and recorded data, enabling Roberts to optimise ...
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Raven prepares to take flight from new location
Essex-based cake and dessert manufacturer Raven Patisserie has moved to a new purpose-built production site in Witham.The new premises have been designed to accommodate its "ambitious sales targets for its patisserie and bakery products", according to the firm.Operations director Daren McGrath said the business plans to achieve the growth through ...
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Freeze frame for pasties
West Cornwall Pasty Co has given its customers the chance to buy its pasties in a frozen format to take away and bake at home. The move comes on the back of customer requests to be able to purchase the pasties to eat when they want."For some time now, we ...
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Seed pricing
Pine nuts: Pine nut prices have remained at incredibly high levels since the last report with a growing sense of further supply issues as the season progresses. With a weaker sterling, dwindling supply and a strong demand for seeds overall, it is difficult to see where any respite can come ...
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Date set for BIABritish Baker is pleased to announce that the Baking Industry Awards will take place on Wednesday 8 September at the Park Lane Hilton, London. For companies interested in supporting the event, please contact 01293 846595. For information on past awards, see www.bakeryawards.co.uk.Grocery code arrivesThe new Groceries Supply ...
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Europain approachesThe Europain exhibition takes place at Parc des Expositions near Paris, on March 6-10. The largest hall is aimed at craft bakers, but the show is also targeted at industrial bakers as well as confectioners, chocolatiers and patissiers. Adults and students will take part in competitions and there will ...
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Fifteen backs learningTo mark National Apprenticeship Week (1-5 February), the head baker at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant in London has teamed up with the Real Bread Campaign (RBC) to highlight the importance of bakery apprenticeships. Kenny Rankin shared his knowledge of artisan bakery with RBC’s project officer Chris Young. He ...
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Pork Farms gets GistLogistics company Gist has been awarded a contract by bakery manufacturer Pork Farms. Gist now collects from three UK sites Market Drayton, Shaftesbury and Nottingham equating to around 2.5 million trays a year.Top of Mind firmsTop food executives are more optimistic about the economic health ...
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Pembrokeshire to rival Cornwall on pasties
A new firm – The Pembrokeshire Pasty & Pie Co – has announced plans to open outlets nationwide, in a bid to challenge the Cornish pasty with its own Pembrokeshire variant. The first outlet will open in Tenby on 1 March, and will be followed by another in central ...
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Ginsters enforces local ingredients message with giant scarecrow
Savoury pastry brand Ginsters has launched a new national television campaign for 2010, as part of its £3.5 million media spend this year.