All British Baker articles in May 2020
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Product NewsHolland’s revamps sausage roll with new recipe
Lancashire-based Holland’s Pies has relaunched its sausage roll with a new recipe.
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NewsNabim names Roger Butler as new president
Milling industry veteran Roger Butler has joined the National Association of British and Irish Millers (Nabim) as president.
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NewsLotus Bakeries ups stake in Natural Balance to 98%
Lotus Biscoff owner Lotus Bakeries has increased its ownership of Natural Balance Foods to 97.9%.
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Product NewsAsda and Fuel10k team up on home baking mixes
Asda and breakfast brand Fuel10k have teamed up to create a range of home baking mixes.
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NewsTwo-thirds of Brits plan to visit cafes in opening month
Nearly two-thirds of British consumers have said they would return to cafés, bars and restaurants within the first month of them reopening, according to a survey by The NPD Group.
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NewsGail’s Bakery to open new site in Windsor
London-based Gail’s Bakery is set to open a new site in Windsor this week.
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Product NewsAldi sells in-store bakery items in packaged format
Aldi has rolled out a new range of bakery treats as part of a trial in selected stores across the Midlands, East Anglia and Essex.
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NewsPret to reopen further 200 shops with safety measures
Pret A Manger is set to reopen a further 204 shops for takeaway and delivery on Monday 1 June.
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NewsHow to communicate safety measures to customers
As lockdown eases, some bakeries are reopening their doors to eager customers both online and in person, while others have been operational the entire time. Regardless, safety is a top priority.
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NewsHovis ramps up donations of loaves to hunger charity
Hovis has donated nearly 50,000 loaves of bread to FareShare amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus survey: How have you been impacted?
In the past two months, bakery businesses and their suppliers have been through greater upheaval than at any time since World War II.
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NewsBakers Basco appoints new general manager
Transport operations specialist Paul Empson has joined Bakers Basco as general manager.
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NewsAdministrators called in at sandwich maker Adelie
Sandwich manufacturer Adelie Foods has appointed administrators Deloitte following the impact of Covid-19 on its business.
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NewsGreggs set to reopen 800 shops in June following trial
Greggs is to reopen around 800 shops from 18 June following a successful trial in the north east.
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NewsBakkavor hit by major fire at Nantwich bakery site
Ten fire engines have fought a blaze at a Bakkavor bakery in Aston, near Nantwich.
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NewsScottish Bakers names Ian McGhee as vice president
Scottish Bakers has appointed Ian McGhee of McGhee’s Bakery as vice president elect at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 20 May.
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NewsBake Off: The Professionals 2020 contestants revealed
Bake Off: The Professionals is back. Twelve teams of professional pastry chefs will be pitted against each other to be crowned champions.
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NewsAryzta turnover plunges by 21% due to Covid-19 impact
Covid-19 has caused revenue at bakery business Aryzta to fall more than 20% year on year, the company has reported.
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NewsMacphie raises £25,000 for mental health charity
Glenbervie-based Macphie has raised £25,000 for a Scottish mental health charity during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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OpinionHow Macphie is raising staff morale during the outbreak
Heather Hannam, head of HR at Macphie, explains how the company has implemented different ways to maintain a team spirit among staff, whether furloughed or not.