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Finsbury acquires Vogel manufacturer Goswell Bakeries
Finsbury Foods’ subsidiary, Nicholas & Harris, has acquired the entire issued share capital of Goswell Enterprises for £2.2 million in cash. Goswell supplies branded licensed speciality breads, such as Vogel and Cranks, to a number of major supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. Sales for the year to October 2008 stood at £5.4m and pro forma EBIT for the comparable period was £0.4m.
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Pieminister to launch new pies for the festival season
Festival regulars Pieminister will once again be pitching their tent at this summer’s music festivals and is to launch three new pies in celebration of the season.
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Costa’s sales continue to grow
Costa Coffee is still seeing sales growth despite “harsh economic conditions”, announced parent company Whitbread yesterday.
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La Boulangerie strikes gold, silver and bronze
La Boulangerie, the bread and patisserie speciality business division of wholesaler Brakes, won a number of awards at the British Frozen Food Federation awards held earlier this month.
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Commercial drivers warned about new regulations
New regulations mean that drivers of commercial bakery vehicles will need to be even more careful if they are to avoid roadside fines of up to £200.
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UK cake and biscuit exports see huge growth
UK exports of cakes and biscuits increased significantly in 2008, according to the latest report by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
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Bakers’ Benevolent Society to hold family open day
The Bakers’ Benevolent Society (BBS) is holding a family open day, following the success of its 150th annniversary open day last year.
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Frozen desserts’ popularity rises
Frozen desserts have been experiencing a revival, according to the latest research unveiled by Mintel. Sales increased by 4% in 2008 and are set to increase by a further 5% over the next year, said the market analyst.
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Starbucks trials fresh food Live Well range in the UK
Starbucks is currently trialling its new Live Well range in selected UK stores. The range has been designed in response to customers’ specific requests for additional fresh food choices, said a spokesperson for the chain.
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Real Good Food Co’s bakery sales rise amid profit downturn
The Real Good Food Company announced improved sales for its bakery ingredients and bakery divisions in its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2008. However, increased costs have seen its profit take a hit.
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Grant funding helps UK exhibitors at Anuga
British bakery companies are being urged to take advantage of grant funding made available to businesses planning to exhibit at international food and drink trade show Anuga.
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Organic Trade Board plans to double value of organic
The Organic Trade Board (OTB) has made its first senior appointment as part of its plan to double the value of organic trade over the next five years.
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Eurobake to hold Refurbishment Roadshow
Bakery equipment specialist Eurobake is holding a Refurbishment Roadshow at Greenhalgh’s Craft Bakery in Bolton on 11 June, 2009.
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CBI director forecasts just 0.1% growth in UK
At the Federation of Bakers conference last week, John Cridland, deputy director general of the CBI, told the 100 delegates: "We predict 0.1% growth for the British economy next year, not 1.25% like the government."He highlighted the main problem areas for businesses as being trade credit insurance to cover the ...
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Plant bread sees first volume rise in 35 years
The volume of UK plant bread sold has increased for the first time in 35 years, announced Tesco, after TNS figures revealed marginal growth.
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Get ready for action in Craft Bakers’ Week
National Craft Bakers’ Week (NCBW) is almost upon us, so make sure you’ve got all your promotional materials at the ready and posters up in your shop windows to tempt the customers into your stores.The week runs from 8 - 13 June and has been designed to promote ’The Shop ...
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Lotus biscuits add twin-pack appeal
The Lotus Original Caramelised Biscuit from Belgian firm Lotus Bakeries has been launched as a twin-pack.The biscuits boast over 75 years of café heritage and the new premium twin-pack can be used to add sales or provide premium add-on to original purchase of snacks or drinks.The bright red and ...
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Help to set a new skills agenda
Employers have been invited to set the agenda for a new food and drink ’excellence’ qualification.Food and drink sector skills council Improve is setting up a working group of employers, including bakers, to consult on best practice in areas such as lean manufacturing, sustainability and quality. The results will be ...
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Pie firm ambitious for growth
Family pie firm Chappell’s Fine Foods has revealed ambitious expansion plans following its sale to food industry expert Ian Nicholls.Based in Wigston, Leicestershire, the company was founded by David Chappell in 1972 and supplies butchers, delis and retailers with pies and pasties, including its Forryans Melton Mowbray Pork Pie.Nicholls, ...