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    In Short

    2009-04-24T00:00:00Z

    == Shortlist revealed ==The shortlist for the FreeFrom Food Awards has been announced, with categories including bread and bread mixes, and cakes, muffins and sweet biscuits. The awards, sponsored by Livwell, are to take place on 12 May, during allergy week. The shortlist is available to view at freefromfoodawards.co.uk== Bakery ...

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    In Short

    2009-04-24T00:00:00Z

    == Big harvest on cards ==According to the International Grain Council’s latest market report, the 2008/09 harvest is expected to be another bumper year for global wheat production, with estimates of 688m/t. However, over the next three months, the weather will be crucial in determining the quality of the wheat.== ...

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    Wholesale success for fine food firm Lewis & Cooper

    2009-04-23T00:00:00Z

    Fine food retailer Lewis & Cooper’s move into wholesale looks to be paying off after its fruit cakes and biscuits were listed at 11 National Trust shops and retailer Lakeland ordered 11,000 of its plum puddings. The Northallerton-based shop, famous for its plum puddings and fruit cakes, launched its wholesale business in October, targeting delis, farm shops, restaurants and cafés.

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    Shops reopen after fire tragedy at Andrew Jones Pies

    2009-04-22T00:00:00Z

    Andrew Jones Pies’ two shops have reopened and a new factory has been sourced following a tragic explosion at its factory on Good Friday, which left one man dead.

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    CSM bakery profits take a hit

    2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Bakery products supplier CSM’s profits have been hit due to pressure to reduce selling prices, according to its first-quarter trading update.

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    New training providers join NSA

    2009-04-17T00:00:00Z

    Four new training providers have joined the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing, taking the number in the network to 32.

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    National Doughnut Week countdown begins

    2009-04-16T00:00:00Z

    There is less than a month left until the start of National Doughnut Week (NDW), but there’s still time to sign up and get involved. The week, sponsored by BakeMark UK, runs from 9-16 May and gives bakers the chance to benefit from boosting its doughnut sales as well as making money for charity.

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    60-second Sales Pitch

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Russell Wheeler, S Black Ltd, Technical sales manager - food ingredients== So, what are Haco Coffee extracts? ==Haco of Switzerland is one of Europe’s leading coffee processors and its coffees are produced from selected, freshly roasted green Arabica and Robusta coffee beans, in their decaffeinated or pure form, available ...

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    Peck & Strong makes jump to much larger site

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Devon-based company Peck & Strong is defying the current climate by moving to a new production site, four times the size of its existing one.The new site comprises a 14,000sq ft bakery and an additional 1,500sq ft, which will be used for office space and accommodation for its 14 employees.The ...

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    Peck & Strong makes jump to much larger site

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Devon-based company Peck & Strong is defying the current climate by moving to a new production site, four times the size of its existing one.The new site comprises a 14,000sq ft bakery and an additional 1,500sq ft, which will be used for office space and accommodation for its 14 employees.The ...

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    Aulds indulges in desserts

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Aulds Delicious Desserts has put two puddings together to create its newest product, Fruit Fusion.The dessert - a combination of a gateau and cheesecake - uses sticky toffee pudding sponge with a layer of orange-infused cheese-cake and cranberry pieces, sprinkled with fruits, including cranberries, cherries and sultanas.Aulds plans four more ...

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    Baker heads up top job at Maple Leaf UK

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Canada-based Maple Leaf Foods has announced the appointment of Peter Baker as the new head of its UK operations, Maple Leaf Bakery UK. He will take over the role of MD, effective 6 April, after Maple Leaf’s parent firm Canada Bread announced the departure of former MD Peter Maycock last ...

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    Baker heads up top job at Maple Leaf UK

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Canada-based Maple Leaf Foods has announced the appointment of Peter Baker as the new head of its UK operations, Maple Leaf Bakery UK. He will take over the role of MD, effective 6 April, after Maple Leaf’s parent firm Canada Bread announced the departure of former MD Peter Maycock last ...

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    Baker heads up top job at Maple Leaf UK

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Canada-based Maple Leaf Foods has announced the appointment of Peter Baker as the new head of its UK operations, Maple Leaf Bakery UK. He will take over the role of MD, effective 6 April, after Maple Leaf’s parent firm Canada Bread announced the departure of former MD Peter Maycock last ...

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    Baker heads up top job at Maple Leaf UK

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Canada-based Maple Leaf Foods has announced the appointment of Peter Baker as the new head of its UK operations, Maple Leaf Bakery UK. He will take over the role of MD, effective 6 April, after Maple Leaf’s parent firm Canada Bread announced the departure of former MD Peter Maycock last ...

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    Benefit your business in Craft Bakers’ Week

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    National Craft Bakers’ Week is fast approaching, so make sure you get involved and promote your business. Running from 8-13 June, the aim of the week is to raise the profile of independent craft bakers - ’The Shop That Never Sleeps’ - and, in doing so, capture increased ...

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    Benefit your business in Craft Bakers’ Week

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    National Craft Bakers’ Week is fast approaching, so make sure you get involved and promote your business. Running from 8-13 June, the aim of the week is to raise the profile of independent craft bakers - ’The Shop That Never Sleeps’ - and, in doing so, capture increased ...

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    Packaged brands win out over own-label in bakery

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Supermarket campaigns to encourage cash-strapped shoppers to abandon brands in favour of own-label products are failing in the packaged bakery category. Branded products are outstripping retailer ranges.Value sales of branded pro-ducts in packaged bakery, which includes plant bread, morning goods and ambient cakes, but excludes in-store bakery, grew 8.3% in ...

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    Packaged brands win out over own-label in bakery

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Supermarket campaigns to encourage cash-strapped shoppers to abandon brands in favour of own-label products are failing in the packaged bakery category. Branded products are outstripping retailer ranges.Value sales of branded pro-ducts in packaged bakery, which includes plant bread, morning goods and ambient cakes, but excludes in-store bakery, grew 8.3% in ...

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    Packaged brands win out over own-label in bakery

    2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Supermarket campaigns to encourage cash-strapped shoppers to abandon brands in favour of own-label products are failing in the packaged bakery category. Branded products are outstripping retailer ranges.Value sales of branded pro-ducts in packaged bakery, which includes plant bread, morning goods and ambient cakes, but excludes in-store bakery, grew 8.3% in ...