All British Baker articles in May 2009 – Page 6
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BSB conference tackles topical bakery issues
The British Society of Baking’s (BSB) annual conference is to take place on Tuesday 16 June at the Ardencote Manor Hotel, Claverdon, Warwick.Accommodation is available on 15 June, with a conference dinner and entertainment taking place that evening.Speakers at the conference include: Chris Beaney, president of the National Association of ...
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Bakery firm capitalises on falling London rents
Bakers are being attracted into previously premium-value retail units, such as train stations, as the recession brings about plummeting rents and rent-free deals.Last week, London-based bakery chain Wenzel’s opened its 14th store in West Ealing, agreeing to a five-year tenancy and six months rent-free, after rates dropped from £80,000 to ...
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Craft baker embraces new technology to boost sales
Artisan craft bakery Winnie’s has been using bluetooth technology in a fresh bid to target nearby consumers. The bakery, based in Meadow Street, Weston-super-Mare, started trialling the technology as part of its marketing campaign, by alerting con- sumers with messages of special offers in-store. Bluetooth wireless technology allows data to ...
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Bakehouse data points to regional differences
Office workers in the north of England and Scotland are the most likely to buy lunch in a bakery (13%), followed by those in the Midlands and Wales (11%) and the South (6%).A survey by Bakehouse found that supermarkets are the most popular place to buy lunch for Southern ...
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The sandwich bites back
Readers, please picture the following scene - with the caveat that it’s not for the faint-hearted, and British Baker cannot be held responsible for any tears which might be shed: "We found an outstanding sandwich shop in the centre of Leeds. The woman was actually cutting the chicken off ...
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Back to scratch?
Turning your hand to a bit of DIY is the obvious riposte to the credit crunch. From bringing your own sandwiches to work to washing the car yourself, there are savings to be made if you are prepared to suffer a little inconvenience.But how does that philosophy apply in the ...
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Ronnie Corbett to front Baking Industry Awards
British Baker is thrilled to announce that acclaimed comedian Ronnie Corbett is to host this year’s Baking Industry Awards, on 8 September at the Park Lane Hilton, London. Corbett’s first outing on stage was aged 15, playing The Wicked Aunt in a panto at his local church youth club in ...
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School promotion is a class act
National Craft Bakers’ Week, 8-13 June, is a great way to engage with your local community, generate positive media coverage and showcase your products. So why not get involved by organising a visit to a local school where a demonstration and friendly chat could inspire youngsters and interest local media ...
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Asda adds artisan breads to attract AB shoppers
Asda hopes to attract more upmarket shoppers with its new artisan breads. The 14-strong stone-baked range includes a Mediterranean Loaf, Green Olive Loaf, Date & Maple Loaf, Rustic White Loaf, Malt and 6-seeded loaf, Sunflower & Honey Loaf, Ciabatta and Pain de Campagne.Mike Hanley, Asda’s in-store bread and morning goods ...
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Hovis markets ‘glass of milk’ calcium claim for its Best of Both bread
Hovis Best of Both is beefing up its nutritional claims by telling shoppers that two slices contain as much calcium as a glass of milk.
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Hovis markets ‘glass of milk’ calcium claim for its Best of Both bread
Hovis Best of Both is beefing up its nutritional claims by telling shoppers that two slices contain as much calcium as a glass of milk.On-pack flashes alert consumers to the newly substantiated claim, which will be supported by radio and print advertising. Hovis hopes that parents will be encouraged to ...
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Bakeries are choosing workers closer to home over migrants
Bakeries that employ migrant workers are beginning to plug employment gaps by recruiting closer to home, with one employment agency seeing a “dramatic drop” in the number of Eastern European bakers on its books.
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Bakeries are choosing workers closer to home over migrants
Bakeries that employ migrant workers are beginning to plug employment gaps by recruiting closer to home, with one employment agency seeing a “dramatic drop” in the number of Eastern European bakers on its books.Fewer Eastern Europeans are registering to work in the UK, acccording to Home Office data; in the ...
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Gibsons factory enters consultation period
The owners of a major sandwich business based in Wiltshire have indicated that it may have to close as it is no longer economically viable.
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Gibsons factory enters consultation period
The owners of a major sandwich business based in Wiltshire have indicated that it may have to close as it is no longer economically viable.Ultimate Foods, which runs the Gibsons factory in Devizes, has entered into a 30-day consultation period with staff over the future of the plant.A total of ...
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Border Homebake enjoys record trading for Tray Bakes
A traditional Northumberland bakery has enjoyed its best year of trading in its 18-year history. Haltwhistle-based Border Homebake, which specialises in traditional tray bakes, was launched by Justine Carruthers in a disused dairy building, and now employs 12 staff, turning over £200,000 a year. The business delivers to independent stores ...
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Bakers not government should decide how extra skills funding is spent
The baking industry should be allowed to decide how new funding for skills, recently announced by government, should be spent, as the head of the UK’s food and drink sector skills council accused the government of “clinging onto the purse strings”.Improve chief executive Jack Matthews welcomed the government’s pledge of ...
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Border Homebake enjoys record trading for Tray Bakes
A traditional Northumberland bakery has enjoyed its best year of trading in its 18-year history. Haltwhistle-based Border Homebake, which specialises in traditional tray bakes, was launched by Justine Carruthers in a disused dairy building, and now employs 12 staff, turning over £200,000 a year.
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Baking Industry Awards deadline now May 15!
Don’t forget to enter the Baking Industry Awards. New deadline is May 15.