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UK food industry set to train 15,000 unemployed
The UK’s food and grocery industry has today announced that it will provide more than 15,000 training opportunities to Britain’s unemployed this September.
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NewsEmployment hits fastest rate since 2007, claims CIPD
UK employers are hiring staff at the fastest rate since before the financial crash, according to latest reports.
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Bakkavör enjoys positive Q1 growth
Like-for-like revenues at fresh prepared foods company Bakkavör increased by 6% in the first quarter, thanks to favourable weather and successful new products.
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NewsPoll: Is this the end of the ISB?
This week revealed the news that Tesco is to close more than 100 in-store bakeries in a shock move.
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Food and drink initiative targets women
The government has launched a national campaign to attract more women into the food and drink industry.
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NewsStarbucks’ Seattle’s Best Coffee available in Asda
Seattle’s Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Coffee Company, is now available in select partner cafés in the UK including Asda.
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NewsSainsbury’s reports boost in profits, as own-brand sales flourish
Sainsbury’s has revealed a 5.3% increase in pre-tax profits to £758m for the year to 15 March.
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The top 5 things in this week’s British Baker
British Baker is out today - and here’s what you’re missing out on if you are not already a subscriber.
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Ashford café fined on insurance failure
An Ashford café business has been fined £800 by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for not holding Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) or ELCI.
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NewsGreggs’ loyalty app achieves initial success
Retail bakery chain Greggs has seen an increase in average consumer spend since launching its mobile loyalty scheme, according to its chief executive.
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NewsGreggs’ sales boosted by lower costs
Like-for-like sales (LFLs) at Greggs, the BB75 bakery retailer, have increased by 3.7% – helped by weaker comparatives and lower cost inflation.
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NewsSurvey: consumers confused on calories and obesity
A new survey by AB Sugar, the international sugar supplier, has found that 94% of UK adults are unaware of how many calories they consume on a daily basis.
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Costa sees LFLs and profit growth
It seems the nation’s thirst for coffee shows no signs of abating - as Costa revealed like-for-like sales (LFLs) growth of 5.7% this morning.
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NewsCornish brewer introduces baked goods in pubs
St Austell Brewery has launched a range of bakery products across its managed pubs as it expands its Brewer & Bean brand to include stand-alone coffee shops.
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Sussex bakery to relocate and expand
A Sussex bakery is upgrading its production facilities after it was given a loan from the East Sussex Invest 3 Regional Growth Fund. Forfars Bakers, which employs 150 and has 17 shops throughout Sussex is moving its production unit from Brighton to Newhaven. The move will allow the company to ...
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Hundreds log on to Bakery Market Report webinar
Hundreds of baking industry professionals have already accessed British Baker’s new online discussion between leading bakers and analysts on the UK Bakery Market.
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NewsStarbucks reports first sales drop in 16 years
Starbucks has reported a drop in UK sales for the first time in its 16 year history, and revealed it closed 44 branches last year. Results filed yesterday with Companies House for the year ending 29 September show sales at Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) declined 3.4% to £399m. Gross profit ...
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NewsGreggs is second most popular brand among young people
Retail bakery chain Greggs is the second most popular brand on social media for young people, according to a new report.
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NewsBakers hit by spelt flour shortages
Stocks of spelt flour are in such short supply that bakers are being forced to stop making spelt bread altogether.
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NewsCity centre bakery to open in Birmingham
The founders of a Birmingham food project have launched a commercial bakery in the city centre.Peel & Stone bakery will launch in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter next month.It has been established by Carl Finn, founder of food business Soul Food Project and owner of The Church pub, his business partner Matt ...