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    Denny’s brings in green jackets

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Uniform supplier Denny’s has launched two eco-friendly chef’s jackets. Its Organic Chef’s Jacket is made using 100% organic cotton under the Denny’s brand and its Ecological Chef’s Jacket is made from 50/50 polyester/cotton and will be sold under the Le Chef Brand.The cotton used is treated using ’bio-preparation’ methods, which ...

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    Callebaut invests in Spanish venture

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Barry Callebaut has opened a new factory in Spain, dedicated to the production of frozen pastry - "haute patisserie" - in the Alicante/Valencia region.Barry Callebaut Pastry Manu-facturing Iberica is an 80:20 joint venture between cocoa and chocolate product manufacturer Barry Callebaut and master pastry chefs Paco and Jacob Torreblanca. The ...

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    Callebaut invests in Spanish venture

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Barry Callebaut has opened a new factory in Spain, dedicated to the production of frozen pastry - "haute patisserie" - in the Alicante/Valencia region.Barry Callebaut Pastry Manu-facturing Iberica is an 80:20 joint venture between cocoa and chocolate product manufacturer Barry Callebaut and master pastry chefs Paco and Jacob Torreblanca. The ...

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    Watch out for changes to grievance law

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Businesses should be aware of changes to grievance procedures, warned legal expert Ray Silverstein, in a talk on employment law at the Bakers’ Fair in Sheffield.He told visitors to the event on Sunday, 19 October, that from next April, current statutory minimum procedures will be replaced by a revised Code ...

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    Watch out for changes to grievance law

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Businesses should be aware of changes to grievance procedures, warned legal expert Ray Silverstein, in a talk on employment law at the Bakers’ Fair in Sheffield.He told visitors to the event on Sunday, 19 October, that from next April, current statutory minimum procedures will be replaced by a revised Code ...

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    Ferrari’s closes down eight stores

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    South Wales-based, Ferrari’s has closed eight of its bakery retail shops in response to the current economic climate. Its Mumbles, Porthcawl, Mountain Ash, Tredegar, Abertillery and one of its Bridgend shops were closed after trading on Saturday, 25 October. Further closures were seen at its shops in Abergavenny and Hereford ...

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    Ferrari’s closes down eight stores

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    South Wales-based, Ferrari’s has closed eight of its bakery retail shops in response to the current economic climate. Its Mumbles, Porthcawl, Mountain Ash, Tredegar, Abertillery and one of its Bridgend shops were closed after trading on Saturday, 25 October. Further closures were seen at its shops in Abergavenny and Hereford ...

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    Coffee shop market to continue rise, says study

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    The coffee shop market will continue to grow despite the credit crunch, with new data showing that the number of outlets in the UK increased by 15% in the 18 months to October.According to research company Allegra Strategies, which is due to launch a report on the market next month, ...

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    Coffee Republic fights its corner

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    More aggressive sales and marketing activity have helped Coffee Republic reverse a downward trend, according to its latest trading update.Operating losses to the end of August have reduced by nearly 40% compared with the previous year. This was driven by increased franchise income, the success of its Cineworld concession deal ...

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    Coffee shop market to continue rise, says study

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    The coffee shop market will continue to grow despite the credit crunch, with new data showing that the number of outlets in the UK increased by 15% in the 18 months to October.According to research company Allegra Strategies, which is due to launch a report on the market next month, ...

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    Coffee Republic fights its corner

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    More aggressive sales and marketing activity have helped Coffee Republic reverse a downward trend, according to its latest trading update.Operating losses to the end of August have reduced by nearly 40% compared with the previous year. This was driven by increased franchise income, the success of its Cineworld concession deal ...

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    Kavis plays it hot and cold

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Disposable catering product supplier Kavis has added two new products to its range - a Dual hot drink paper cup and a PET tumbler.The recyclable paper cup is supplied with a sip-thru plastic lid and is available in several designs. There is also the option of top-to-bottom printing, enabling the ...

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    Kavis plays it hot and cold

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Disposable catering product supplier Kavis has added two new products to its range - a Dual hot drink paper cup and a PET tumbler.The recyclable paper cup is supplied with a sip-thru plastic lid and is available in several designs. There is also the option of top-to-bottom printing, enabling the ...

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    Pulsajet keeps control of spraying

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Spraying Systems has developed pulse width modulation (PWM) to form part of its PulsaJet spray coating range. The PWM system applies fast on/off signals to PulsaJet, enabling the controlled and adjustable application of a coating to a product. The PWM spray system is made up of two elements - an ...

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    Pulsajet keeps control of spraying

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Spraying Systems has developed pulse width modulation (PWM) to form part of its PulsaJet spray coating range. The PWM system applies fast on/off signals to PulsaJet, enabling the controlled and adjustable application of a coating to a product. The PWM spray system is made up of two elements - an ...

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    Sterling drop may halt a lowering of flour prices

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    The plunging value of sterling against the dollar and the euro, combined with a decline in UK wheat quality, may put a stop to the recent falls in flour prices.The pound has fallen in value by more than 20% compared to the dollar in the past month, from around $2 ...

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    Sterling drop may halt a lowering of flour prices

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    The plunging value of sterling against the dollar and the euro, combined with a decline in UK wheat quality, may put a stop to the recent falls in flour prices.The pound has fallen in value by more than 20% compared to the dollar in the past month, from around $2 ...

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    MIWE recovers energy with latest model

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Bakery equipment manufacturer, MIWE, has launched an energy recovery system, designed to help bakers reduce energy costs. The MIWE eco:nova, was unveiled at the Suedback exhibition in Stuttgart earlier this month.The machine works by handling oven flue gas and steam separately. The energy contained in the steam, which is higher ...

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    MIWE recovers energy with latest model

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Bakery equipment manufacturer, MIWE, has launched an energy recovery system, designed to help bakers reduce energy costs. The MIWE eco:nova, was unveiled at the Suedback exhibition in Stuttgart earlier this month.The machine works by handling oven flue gas and steam separately. The energy contained in the steam, which is higher ...

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    Greenhalgh’s extends its van service

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Greenhalgh’s craft bakery has expanded its business-to- business delivery service into Wigan, with the addition of a third catering van.The Bolton-based firm, has been delivering to the Bolton area for the last 18 months. Due to numerous enquiries from Wigan companies in the industrial and commercial parks in the area, ...