All British Baker articles in March 2021
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FeatureWhich grains are giving wheat a run for its money in bakery?
Wheat has long been at the heart of many baked goods, but others are vying for a place at the centre of many baked goods
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Promotional featureHow bakeries can win the battle against food waste
As society becomes increasingly concerned about food waste, bakeries are finding new ways to combat over-production – and discovering that the fight against food waste comes with unexpected bonuses
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NewsPuratos launches incubator to empower bakery start-ups
The incubator is designed to assist the development of products, services and ingredients in the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors
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NewsBertinet Bakery unveils ‘fresher for longer’ sliced sourdough
The sourdough loaves have a five-day shelf life, are described as ‘sandwich-friendly’ and made via ‘revolutionary new bakery methods’
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NewsMilitary technology used to protect bakers from flour dust
Technology developed to detect chemical attacks is being made available to the baking industry to help monitor levels of flour dust in the air
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NewsRevamp and new hires for cake ingredient suppliers
Senior appointments and a new group holding company name have been unveiled for The Cake Decorating Company and Cake Craft Group, while Orchard Valley Foods Group rebrands
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NewsBurton’s Biscuit Co hires for 40 jobs at Llantarnam bakery
The new hires will take the flagship bakery’s workforce to nearly 750 and follow ‘record levels’ of demand for Burton’s brands
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NewsBridor unveils protein-rich bread made from pulses
The French bakery manufacturer is rolling out protein-rich baguettes called Legumi which feature lentils, beans and dried peas among their ingredients
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NewsFive things we learned from Pladis' biscuit category review
The nation’s shoppers splashed out an extra £212m on biscuits in 2020, according to Pladis’ latest category report, which outlines growth areas for 2021 and beyond
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FeatureA sneak peek at Nicholas & Harris’ upgraded sourdough bakery
The bakery, which is part of Finsbury Food Group, has undertaken a project to scale up production of sourdough loaves for UK supermarkets
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NewsBakers reveal cracking new products for Easter 2021
Cadbury Creme Egg doughnuts, fraisier cake bunnies and over the top Easter-themed cheesecakes are among the latest seasonal NPD to hit shelves
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NewsBirds Bakery raised more than £50k for charity in 2020
The East Midlands-based business raised money for charities including WellChild and The Children’s Trust, with new charities being supported this year
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NewsHiggidy eyes bigger slice of food-to-go with savoury NPD
The brand has expanded its range with a three-strong line-up of savoury slices with flavours including Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom and Mature Cheddar & Onion
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NewsVillage Bakery appoints manager and NPD lead for new site
Ashley Dawson and Florence Roberts have been promoted to take on key roles at the bakery’s new ‘super site’ in Wrexham
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NewsBig River Bakery opens new site to support BAME communities
The social enterprise has partnered with Teesside University to open a second site to support communities who have been disproportionately affected by Covid-19
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InterviewBrian McErlain on starting Bertie’s Bakery amid a pandemic
The founder reflects on what it was like to open a business in the shadow of Covid-19 and reveals the lessons learned from his time at Genesis Crafty
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FeatureWhat do classic cakes look like across the globe?
From opera cake to sachertorte, pandan cake and more, the sky’s the limit on the wide range of international classics just waiting to be discovered
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NewsDélifrance commits to 100% recyclable packaging by 2025
The bakery supplier’s goal is underpinned by three pillars which include reducing the weight of each packaging component and improving the recyclability of it
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NewsSubscription box launched for ‘wonky’ bakery products
James Eid, fourth generation baker at family-owned firm Signature Flatbreads, has set up his own venture to supply wonky crumpets, flatbreads and more via a subscription service
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NewsAddo Food Group seeks talent for graduate initiative
The chilled pastry producer is offering a two-year programme for degree holders interested in a career in food manufacturing, operations and commercial management