All British Baker articles in March 2015 – Page 5
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News
Private equity firm snaps up Adelie Foods
Food-to-go giant Adelie Foods has been acquired by the European arm of global private equity firm, H.I.G Capital.
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Product News
Wrights boosts confectionery with £6m spend
Crewe-based Wrights Food Group’s £6m investment in a new confectionery line has increased productivity by 32% in the last 12 months.
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News
Foodservice forecast to grow by £10bn in next four years
The UK foodservice sector is set for value growth of £10bn giving it a worth of £56.3bn by 2019, according to consultancy Horizons.
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Bakkavör apprentice marks 2,000 milestone
A trainee with food manufacturer Bakkavör has been declared the 2,000th person to complete an apprenticeship in England’s food manufacturing industry in 2014.
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News
Easter how to: a fondant egg with Paul A Young
Easter is the biggest event in a bakery’s calendar and top chocolatier Paul A Young advises bakers that innovation is key for big sales.
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Government boosts export support to medium-sized firms
The government has today announced its increased support to medium-sized businesses (MSBs) trying to export.
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Opinion
Gerhard’s blog: The future of food
With the Caveman Diet currently popular and insects on the agenda as a future food source, Gerhard Jenne ponders on how the future of baking might look
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News
Burton’s Biscuit Co signs US distribution deal
Burton’s Biscuit Company has today announced a US distribution partnership with International Food Associates (IFA) to realise a projected $100m (£66.1m) business ambition in the US.
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Product News
GM crop benefits detailed in new study
A major cereals levy board has outlined the benefits of GM crops for both consumers and farmers.
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News
Survey: bakers reveal benefits of British Pie Week
British Pie Week (2 to 8 March) is over for another year, but did bakers reap the benefits?
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Opinion
Blog: ambitious moves in the biscuit world
Lesley Foottit reckons Burton’s stands a good chance in its bid to crack the US market.
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News
GCA questioned on new food waste powers
The House of Lords is to take evidence from Christine Tacon CBE, the Groceries Code Adjudicator, regarding powers to fine certain large retailers 1% of their turnover.
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News
Grocery deflation hits new low
Deflation has reached a new low of -1.6% in its 18th successive fall as the supermarket price war rages on.
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News
Broad-based rise in food sales
Quarterly food sales were up 0.5% in February - the best performance since January 2014.
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News
Cooplands of Doncaster bakery up for sale
Cooplands of Doncaster head office and bakery has been brought to market for an undisclosed sum, after the bakery went into administration this February.
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News
Ocado sees sales up while average order value declines
Online retail giant Ocado has seen sales for the group rise by 19.2% to £271.1m, despite a decline in average order value.
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News
Premier Foods raises apprentice numbers
Premier Foods has committed to double its intake of apprenticeships, just as a group of MPs has spoken about the lack of teenagers in the overall schemes.
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News
Starbucks’ wireless charging trial deemed a success
Starbucks has said it is “very pleased” with the initial results of its wireless charging trial.
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News
Zeelandia CEO steps down
The chief executive international bakery ingredients manufacturer Zeelandia Group, Roelof Krist, is to leave the company after more than 11 years.
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Product News
‘Swavoury’ trend inspires new Cadbury Fingers
Burton’s Biscuit Company has launched two new variants of Cadbury Fingers inspired by the ‘swavoury’ (sweet and savoury) trend.