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    Jebb points to diet-related health factors

    2009-06-05T00:00:00Z

    Dr Susan Jebb, head of human nutrition research at the Medical Research Council, looked at health and what is in store for the population.She told FoB conference delegates that one in three men and women have high blood pressure (hypertension) and one in four die from cancer. She then ...

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    DNM purchase

    2009-06-05T00:00:00Z

    The publisher of British Baker, William Reed Business Media (WRBM), has acquired Decision News Media (DNM) - an internet publishing company dedicated to reporting breaking news for the global B2B industries.DNM, based in Montpellier, France, has established a reputation for authoritative, in-depth and insightful news reporting of food, nutrition, cosmetics ...

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    Edible nut pricing

    2009-06-05T00:00:00Z

    Almonds: From mid-May, the first of the official crop estimates start to generate and pricing will react accordingly. Demand appears to be stronger than ever, especially from the Far East and, despite the global economic downturn, will probably prevent any major further price decrease, despite bearish news on a big ...

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    Report

    2009-06-05T00:00:00Z

    In Edible Oils Market, Eccelso MD Gordon Kirkwood’s monthly report, he noted the food industry was relatively recession-proof, even if margins were under some pressure. And a product mix between indulgence and value items was essential.In the edible oils market, the production of rape oil for 2009/10 is forecast ...

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    In Short

    2009-06-05T00:00:00Z

    == Finsbury speculation ==Finsbury Foods shares shot up by around 5% following a preliminary approach regarding a potential offer for the firm. The cake manufacturer said the approach "was exploratory in nature and the directors believe that there is considerable doubt an offer will be forthcoming from this party". Finsbury ...

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    In Short

    2009-06-05T00:00:00Z

    == Egg mark on-pack ==Manufacturer Pork Farms has become the first major retail brand to display the British Lion egg products mark on-pack. The move follows Pork Farms’ decision to use 100% British Lion egg products across its Scotch egg and snack egg range. Head of marketing Andy Napthine said ...

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    In Short

    2009-06-05T00:00:00Z

    == Peter’s new pasties ==Peter’s Food has teamed up with Pilgrim’s Choice as it introduces pasties to its newly launched Premier Range, being rolled out from April to June. The four new varieties are The Pilgrim’s Choice Cheese & Spring Onion, Cornish, Chicken, and Pork & Cider. They will be ...

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    In Short

    2009-06-05T00:00:00Z

    == Northern highlights ==Northern Foods announced a "strong performance" in its full-year results to 28 March 2009. Revenue in its bakery division increased by 5.4% to £216m. The firm’s ’Vinnie’ campaign helped improve awareness and distribution of the Fox’s brand, but the firm said "competitive pressure in the puddings market ...

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    Organic bread found to cause 25% less CO2 emissions

    2009-06-04T00:00:00Z

    A new study has claimed that the environmental impact of the production, packaging and distribution of organic bread is far less than that of conventional bread, with organic bread emitting as much as a quarter less CO2 into the atmosphere.

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    William Reed Business Media acquires bakeryandsnacks.com

    2009-06-04T00:00:00Z

    Decision News Media (DNM), publisher of bakeryandsnacks.com and 16 other websites serving the international food, nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, has been acquired by British Baker’s publisher William Reed Business Media (WRBM).

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    Aryzta’s growth shrinks in Europe

    2009-06-03T00:00:00Z

    Zurich-based speciality bakery Aryzta has seen its Food Europe division shrink as growth falls by 1.4% in the nine months to 25 April 2009 Its Food North America and Food Developing Markets both experienced growth or 22.7% and 14.9% respectively, resulting in an overall growth of 5.7% for its food businesses.

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    Finsbury Foods admits “potential offer” for sale of business

    2009-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Finsbury Foods’ shares have shot up by around 5% following a preliminary approach regarding a potential offer for the company. However, the company moved to dampen speculation that a bid would be successful.

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    Irwin’s nabs Scottish deal with Asda

    2009-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Portadown-based Howell House, the cakes and biscuits division of Northern Irish bakery Irwin’s, has secured a £250,000 deal to export its Howell’s Handmade Jammy Joeys cakes to 47 Asda stores in Scotland.

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    Employers invited to discuss food and drink qualification

    2009-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Employers have been invited to set the agenda for a new food and drink ‘excellence’ qualification, aimed at raising the bar on productivity and efficiency in the workplace.

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    Pork Farms to display British Lion egg logo

    2009-05-29T00:00:00Z

    Pork Farms has become the first major retail brand to display the British Lion egg products mark on-pack.

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    Cake decoration company’s sales skyrocket

    2009-05-29T00:00:00Z

    Warrington-based company Windsor CakeCraft has seen its internet sales increase 2,300% as the credit crunch encourages consumers to decorate their own celebration cakes.

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    Northern Foods sees strong performance in bakery

    2009-05-28T00:00:00Z

    Northern Foods announced a “strong performance” in its Bakery division in its full year results to 28 March 2009.

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    FSA’s 2012 salt targets spark fresh controversy

    2009-05-22T00:00:00Z

    By Patrick McGuiganThe publication of 2012 salt reduction targets this week failed to satisfy either side of the salt-in-bread debate, with anti-salt cam- paigners slamming them for being too lenient and plant bakers arguing that they will be "tech-nically impossible" to meet.The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has set a 2012 ...

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    Bakers gear up activity for Craft Bakers’ Week

    2009-05-22T00:00:00Z

    Craft bakers up and down the country are gearing up for National Craft Bakers’ Week, with special promotions and bakery tours for schoolchildren planned.The week, which runs from 8-13 June, has been designed to promote ’The Shop That Never Sleeps’, and reinforce its importance in the local community.Beaney’s ...

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    Honeybuns adds to flavours

    2009-05-22T00:00:00Z

    Dorset bakery Honeybuns has launched its new range of cookies at the Caffé Culture exhibition. The products include polenta and ground, toasted almonds and are free from gluten and refined sugar. The new cookie flavours are: Triple Chocolate Tinker, made with three grades of chocolate and a pure vanilla, with ...