All British Baker articles in March 2012 – Page 3
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NewsPremier Foods downgrades bread division by £282m
Premier Foods, the food conglomerate behind Hovis, has been forced to write down the value of its bread division by £282m, following a whopping 90.4% slump in profits.
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NewsDoughnut survey reveals consumer preferences
A new online survey has revealed that consumers would fancy a cheese and onion doughnut accompanied by a glass of champagne.
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NewsGavin and Stacey star launches Kipling campaign
Joanna Page, star of BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey, has launched Mr Kipling’s latest campaign, which aims to cheer up the nation with free cake.
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NewsFarmhouse pudding set to break world record
Lancashire-based Farmhouse Fare will be attempting to make the world’s largest sticky toffee pudding this Saturday (17 March).
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Online chocolate masterclass available to bakers
Craft bakers are being urged to register for a live and interactive online chocolate masterclass.
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Video: Behind BB75 Ken McMeikan
Greggs’ chief executive Ken McMeikan spoke exclusively to British Baker at the first BB75 Lunch about the company’s new shop opening programme, the expanding coffee market and coming away from the event with pockets full of business cards.
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NewsSheffield cupcake chain enjoys continued growth
Cupcake boutique chain Fancie has seen 10% positive year-on-year growth over the past three years.
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NewsBrit-themed sandwiches from Waitrose
Waitrose is to launch a new British-inspired food-to-go range in April.
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Brace’s registers interest in factory site
Plant baker Brace’s has registered its interest in a Remploy factory site in Croespenmaen, which is under threat from closure.
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Tesco UK boss steps down
Richard Brasher, boss of Tesco UK, has stepped down from the board, with Philip Clarke, chief executive of Tesco plc, to lead the charge with the UK business.
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NewsMrs Crimble’s broadens customer base
Hampshire-based bakery business Mrs Crimble’s has announced plans to maximise on food-to-go and wholesale business opportunities, in addition to targeting international markets, throughout 2012.
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National Bakery School searches for students
The National Bakery School is holding an open day on 21 March, encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to train for a career in baking.
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Irwin’s in new Northern Ireland Asda deal
Irwin’s of Portadown will supply 13 of its product lines to Northern Ireland Asda stores in a new contract worth more than £1m.
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Value focus will aid Greggs, says analyst
An increasing focus on value will stand Greggs in good stead for 2012, according to a City analyst.
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The Moment grows for Greggs
Greggs, the UK’s largest bakery retailer, confirmed plans this morning to open three more Greggs Moment stores – its new coffee shop format – in the year ahead.
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Charitable efforts from Greggs
Greggs has continued to support UK charities and communities during 2011 by raising record amounts of money.
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Scientists breed salt-resistant wheat
Wheat that is impervious to salt has been bred by a team of scientists in Australia.
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Bath Cake Company widens range
Bath Cake Company is offering customers an expanded range of sugarcraft and cake decorating supplies, following the recent expansion of its bakery.
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Greggs: 2012 will be challenging
Greggs, the high street bakery retailer that tops BB75, today warned 2012 would be a “challenging year” after reporting a slowdown in sales at the start of the year and being impacted by bad weather.
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Highest UK unemployment rate for 17 years
UK unemployment levels have continued to climb by 28,000 during the three months to January 2012, with the final figure standing at 2.67 million for the quarter.