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NewsPoll: Does GBBO help or hinder your business?
Popular baking programme The Great British Bake Off begins again this Wednesday, 6 August. But what do you bakers think of it?
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NewsNHS criticised for junk food
The NHS has been criticised for fuelling obesity levels after an investigation revealed hospitals house dozens of fast food restaurants and coffee shops.
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NewsLack of allergen info could result in ’unlimited fines’
Bakeries that fail to warn customers about possible allergens in their food could face an unlimited fine, under new EU rules.
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NewsBFP Wholesale sold to private equity group
Lesaffre has sold UK food distributor BFP Wholesale to private equity consortium Zimt Holding for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsUK bread prices comparatively cheap
A Guardian survey reveals UK bread is the second-cheapest out of seven cities from around the world.
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NewsTime running out to enter National Cupcake Championships
Professional bakers have less than two weeks left to pit their skills against peers for cupcake maker glory.
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NewsWaitrose to open first railway store
Waitrose will open its first railway-based store at London King’s Cross station, creating up to 60 new jobs.
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NewsSupermarket sandwich sales ahead of market
Sales of sandwiches are growing twice as fast in grocery retail as in the UK market overall, own-label supplier Greencore has claimed.
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NewsGreat British Bake Off influences sales of whole cakes
Rise in home baking thanks to shows like The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) have influenced a 3.1% drop in whole cake sales.
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NewsHealthy biscuit sales rise
Consumers are buying more healthy biscuits and individual slices, amid the media debate on sugar, according to a market report.
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NewsBurton’s Biscuits focuses on international plans
Burton’s Biscuit Company has appointed a development team and international business director to support continued growth in domestic and international markets.
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New Britain Palm Oil reports strong trading, but uncertainty surrounds company future
New Britain Palm Oil (NBPO) has reported strong trading for the first half of 2014, however the company could face a new take over bid, after its biggest shareholder revealed it is disposing of its 48.97% stake in the company.
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NewsBritish sugar dispute still impacts RGFC sales
Bakery ingredients supplier The Real Good Food Company (RGFC) reveals sales are still being impacted by ‘anti-competitive’ behaviour by British Sugar, part of Associated British Foods (ABF).
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Cotswold flour miller in board shake-up
Co-owner of FWP Matthews, Graham Matthews, has sold his interest for an undisclosed sum to pursue new challenges.
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NewsOnline confectionery sales soar
Consumers spend more than £100m on online confectionery, according to a report.
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2 Sisters satisfies FSA auditors
Food Standards Agency audits into the 2 Sisters Food Group sites enmeshed in The Guardian poultry investigation have found both sites to be adequate.
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NewsBakeries get creative for Afternoon Tea Week
A number of UK venues have launched their own versions of afternoon tea for Afternoon Tea Week, running from 11 to 17 August.
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NewsKeith Chegwin confirmed at Bakers’ & Butchers’ Fair
TV favourite Keith Chegwin is to appear at the 2014 Bakers’ & Butchers’ Fair.
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NewsFabulous Bakin’ Boys hosts children’s visit
The Fabulous Bakin’ Boys’ headquarters in Witney recently welcomed schoolchildren to find out about the development of bakery products.
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NewsGreggs’ healthy sandwich range boosted by good weather
Greggs has seen sales of over £1m a week on its healthier range of sandwiches, helped by good weather, the company claimed.