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NewsBaker expresses upset at BFP depot closure
An independent baker has accused BFP Wholesale of a lack of transparency in informing customers of its depot closure, meaning she was forced to source products elsewhere.
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Discounting causes grocery deflation
Heavy discounting by supermarkets means the grocery market has been pushed into deflation, according to the latest figures.
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NewsWarrens Bakery launches sweet autumnal line
Cornish bakery Warrens Bakery has launched a range of sweet products with the approach of winter in mind.
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NewsThe Village Bakery named fastest growth manufacturer in Wales
Welsh craft bakery The Village Bakery has been named Wales’ fastest-growing manufacturer as it revealed it is in 444% year-on-year growth.
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NewsSlattery launches new local beer range
Patissier and chocolatier Slattery has launched a new range of locally brewed beers.
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NewsBiscuit market enjoys value increase
The biscuit market has seen 1.8% value growth in the last year, according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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Report shows young less keen to use freezers
A new survey has found that freezers are ‘neglected’ and have been dubbed ‘graveyards’ by younger consumers.
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Skills Academy appoints head of programmes
The National Skills Academy for Food & Drink has taken on a head of programmes to lead the industry’s Industry Skills Partnership.
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NewsGreat British Bake Off star explains passion for teaching
Just a week after Nancy Birtwhistle won the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off (GBBO), she is looking forward to her future in the world of bakery. In an exclusive interview with British Baker, she updates us on her life since bake-off, and plans for the future.
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NewsBSB conference tackles key bakery topic
The recent British Society of Baking (BSB) conference saw speakers discuss topics ranging from health and European trends to running a successful bakery. Here, Martyn Leek and Sylvia Macdonald outline some of the key points from the event.
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NewsBFP to close Midlands depot
BFP Wholesale will close its Tamworth depot at the end of the month in a move that could see 20 jobs cut.
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NewsDorset Cereals strikes deal with Brakes
Dorset Cereals products will be available to cafés and bakeries through foodservice supplier Brakes from November.
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NewsCaffé Nero revenue up as it eyes new sites
Italian coffee shop chain Caffé Nero has posted an 8.8% rise in revenue to £222.4m as it looks to add around 40 stores next year.
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NewsIndustry warned to expect ‘complex market’ for wheat
While wheat yield is up this year, bakers should expect a wide price spectrum depending on which type they need.
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NewsPlymouth bakery invests £80k to grow business
Artisan bakery The Column Bakehouse is to make an £80,000 investment in its infrastructure to increase production by at least 50%.
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NewsGluten-free campaign launched to inspire Christmas caterers
Droppa & Droppa Specialist Foods the gluten-free training company, has launched its new campaign to help caterers provide for gluten-, wheat- and dairy-free customers.
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NewsConsumers to spend £240m on Halloween
Consumers will spend up to £240m on Halloween in 2014, according to the latest research.
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NewsWatch: Bakers’ Fair highlights
Take a look at the highlights from the annual Bakers’ & Butchers’ Fair, can you spot yourself there?
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NewsTesco latest: three more execs suspended after profit error
Tesco has asked three more executives to leave the company, in its latest move since its £250m profit overstatement.
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NewsObesity crisis needs government test
A new report, backed by AB Sugar, has claimed fast food outlets should be licensed and all government policies should face an obesity “test”.