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New toaster fits the slot
Pantheon has added a new ’ST’ toaster to its range. It is available as a four- or six-slot model and is made entirely from stainless steel. A five-minute timer and removable crumb tray are also included and there is the option of only using half the slots during quieter periods ...
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New toaster fits the slot
Pantheon has added a new ’ST’ toaster to its range. It is available as a four- or six-slot model and is made entirely from stainless steel. A five-minute timer and removable crumb tray are also included and there is the option of only using half the slots during quieter periods ...
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Irwin’s takes the plunge on loaf sizes
Irwin’s Bakery is a slice ahead of the game in Northern Ireland, with the launch of its new bread sizes. These come in advance of a new EU directive in April 2009, which will see bread weight restrictions lifted.Irwin’s, based in Co Armagh, is bringing in new, smaller loaf sizes ...
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Irwin’s takes the plunge on loaf sizes
Irwin’s Bakery is a slice ahead of the game in Northern Ireland, with the launch of its new bread sizes. These come in advance of a new EU directive in April 2009, which will see bread weight restrictions lifted.Irwin’s, based in Co Armagh, is bringing in new, smaller loaf sizes ...
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Late payment relief urged for SMEs
As the economic downturn intensifies, small business groups are urging the government to do more to put a stop to late payments - a problem keenly felt by many bakeries.Earlier this month, the government introduced an emergency package of measures to support small businesses, including a pledge that public bodies ...
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Late payment relief urged for SMEs
As the economic downturn intensifies, small business groups are urging the government to do more to put a stop to late payments - a problem keenly felt by many bakeries.Earlier this month, the government introduced an emergency package of measures to support small businesses, including a pledge that public bodies ...
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Mantinga to manage Manoucher
Mantinga, the specialist bread company, is to distribute the Manoucher range of soft Mediterranean-style breads outside London and the M25.The line of eight handmade soft breads includes the pre-sliced Barbaree loaf for sandwiches, Basil Loaf, Fokachio, Garlic Loaf, Mediterranean Sunset, Summer Dreams and Persian Noon.Manoucher was set up by Iranian ...
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Mantinga to manage Manoucher
Mantinga, the specialist bread company, is to distribute the Manoucher range of soft Mediterranean-style breads outside London and the M25.The line of eight handmade soft breads includes the pre-sliced Barbaree loaf for sandwiches, Basil Loaf, Fokachio, Garlic Loaf, Mediterranean Sunset, Summer Dreams and Persian Noon.Manoucher was set up by Iranian ...
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Reporting in
== Kirk Hunter ==Chief executive, Scottish Association of Master BakersThe "R" word is now out in the open. From the Prime Minister down, officialdom acknowledges what every baker has known for months - we are in recession.The announcement this week that food sales have fallen in Britain ...
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Reporting in
== Kirk Hunter ==Chief executive, Scottish Association of Master BakersThe "R" word is now out in the open. From the Prime Minister down, officialdom acknowledges what every baker has known for months - we are in recession.The announcement this week that food sales have fallen in Britain ...
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In Short
== Polish opportunity ==According to the British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC), Poland imports food and drink worth around £5.3bn, but only 2% comes from the UK (around £93m). Opportunities for Britain to export to Poland will be discussed at the British Polish Agrifood Forum, held by the BPCC, in ...
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In Short
== Polish opportunity ==According to the British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC), Poland imports food and drink worth around £5.3bn, but only 2% comes from the UK (around £93m). Opportunities for Britain to export to Poland will be discussed at the British Polish Agrifood Forum, held by the BPCC, in ...
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Pasties for consumers
Rowe’s the bakers has started supplying supermarkets in the south-west with the first individually hand-crimped frozen pasty for customers to bake at home. The Rowe’s branded product, in a traditional steak flavour, has been launched in 36 Sainsbury’s and 25 Morrisons stores this October.
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Irwin’s new bread sizes
Irwin’s Bakery are a slice ahead of the game, with the launch of its new bread sizes, ahead of a new EU directive in April 2009, which will see historical bread weight restrictions lifted.
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Sales up for Costa
Costa Coffee’s sales increased 25.6% to £123.2 million according to parent company Whitbread’s interim results for the six months to 28 August 2008. Total profit was up 10.6% to £7.3 million year-on-year. Like-for-like sales growth has slowed, up 3.7% compared to 6.8% last year.
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Greggs grows sales
Greggs is shrugging off the effects of the credit crunch with a total sales increase of 6.7% in the 16 weeks to 4 October. The bakery retailer said sales growth slowed over weeks seven to 13, but have picked up again more recently. Poor weather, and more favourable 2007 conditions, ...
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Uniq’s sandwich sales slow
Marks & Spencer sandwich supplier Uniq said the growth of its sandwich division slowed significantly in the third quarter of the financial year. The European chilled convenience food group said growth in UK sandwich sales dropped from 13.1% in the first half to 2.1% in the third quarter.In a trading ...
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Allied revamps Kingsmill Wholemeal
Allied Bakeries has relaunched its Kingsmill Wholemeal loaf as Kingsmill Tasty Wholemeal. The loaf’s packaging will also get a new look to “promote a healthier, tastier image”, says AB, which is investing in a supporting press campaign to run throughout October and November.
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Bakery market grows by over £1bn in five years
Latest trends in bakery, revealed in the Warburtons Bakery Review, first published five years ago, show that, during that time, the size of the total bakery market has grown from £2.5 billion to £3.6bn (TNS Worldpanel).The increase has come from wrapped rolls and wrapped occasions, which have grown from 31% ...
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Winners and runners up 2008 Baking Industry Awards
== The British Baker Award for Special Achievement ==sponsored by British BakerWinner John Slattery, Slattery Patissier & Chocolatier, Whitefield, Manchester== Baker of the Year ==sponsored by VandemoorteleWinner Piero Scacco, chairman, Montana Bakery, SloughFinalists H George Asher, joint managing director, Ashers Bakery, Nairn, Scotland H Robin Jones, joint managing director, The ...