All News articles – Page 258
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NewsNew gluten-free bakery for Kingston-Upon-Thames
Newly-opened Glutopia Bakery in Kingston-Upon-Thames sells gluten-free and vegan cakes.
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NewsSix new sites planned for Wafflemeister
Wafflemeister, the Belgian waffle specialist, has six new multi-site franchisees and has another six in the pipeline.
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NewsBakeries rank highly in Hello! afternoon tea listing
Cutter & Squidge Bakery and The Hummingbird Bakery have been ranked among the top 10 in a Hello! magazine survey of the best venues for afternoon tea in London.
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NewsDiscounters to benefit most from Brexit, says Kantar
Analysts from Kantar Retail have said traditional British supermarkets will face higher costs after Brexit, while discounters, such as Aldi and Lidl, will reap the benefits.
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NewsCBA conference focuses on future success
At its annual conference, the Craft Bakers’ Association (CBA) welcomed a new president and announced changes to the board.
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NewsUnion concerned by M&S plan to impose contracts
Marks & Spencer is to impose new contract terms if staff do not sign up to pay and pension changes designed to offset the recent increase in the National Living Wage. Shopworkers’ union Usdaw has urged the retailer to ‘engage’ with them ahead of the announcement.
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NewsGrocery in decline but discounters take record share
Discount retailers have hit record market share while consumers await the possible impact of Brexit on grocery prices, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsChristmas Stars deadline extended
In exciting news for bakers looking to cash in on seasonal sales growth, there’s still time to enter our Christmas Stars competition! Entries now close on 8 July.
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NewsTributes paid to David Wright
Tributes have been paid to former Wrights Pies director David Wright, who passed away last week in sudden and unexpected circumstances.
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NewsPidy UK appeals for riders for its 2016 “Ride 4 Hope”
Supplier Pidy UK is looking for amateur cyclists to take part in its 2016’s Ride 4 Hope, a 300-mile sponsored cycle ride, which will raise around £30,000 for a homeless charity.
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NewsBrexit and what it means for bakers
Britain has voted to leave the EU. On the morning of the historic vote, British Baker spoke to industry representatives about what this might mean for bakers.
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NewsScotmid takes bakery initiative into school
Scottish convenience store chain Scotmid has been involved in an initiative with Edinburgh-based The Breadwinner Bakery to take education on how to bake breads and muffins into the classroom.
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NewsMBE for Bob Burns
Bob Burns, founder of Glastonbury bakery Burns the Bread, is to be awarded an MBE for his services to charity and the community he lives in.
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NewsTesco sells Harris + Hoole to Caffè Nero
High street coffee chain Caffè Nero is to acquire the coffee chain Harris + Hoole from Tesco.
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NewsDemonstration planned at Samworth
A demonstration will take place outside Ginsters manufacturer Samworth Brothers’ head office in Melton Mowbray, according to the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU).
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NewsPatisserie Valerie expands into Doncaster
Patisserie Valerie (PV) is to open its 119th outlet at the Frenchgate Shopping Centre, Doncaster as it continues a rapid expansion.
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NewsBoparan reports positive Q3 performance
Fox’s biscuits and Goodfellas pizza owner Boparan Holdings has reported increased sales and profits in the 13-week period ending 30 April.
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NewsStag completes £5k programme
Stornoway-based Stag Bakeries has announced the completion of a £525k investment programme.
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NewsHinks fronts Marie Curie campaign
World Chocolate Master Ruth Hinks is supporting Marie Curie through her new exclusive chocolate brownie recipe.
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NewsSpeciality Breads shortlisted
Margate’s Speciality Breads is one of 16 shortlisted companies for the overall Responsible Business Champion award.