All News articles – Page 403
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NewsPeyton and Byrne heads to Brighton
Restaurant group, retail bakery and events business Peyton and Byrne has secured a new contract in Brighton.
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How much is too little?
Salt. It’s a word that has arguably been demonised in recent years, but is an ingredient we cannot survive without. While it is recommended we can eat no more than six grams of salt per day, we can have six grams per day. Whether that comes from bread, a packet of crisps, or a ready meal – whatever the combination – surely it matters most that we’re getting a balanced diet, in which, in my opinion at least, bread is a factor.
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NewsChristine Hamilton to attend Bakers’ Fair
British Baker is pleased to announce that Christine Hamilton will be the special guest at the Bakers’ and Butchers’ Fair Spring 2013. Star of ITV1’s I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and wife to former MP Neil Hamilton, Christine will be attending the biannual event, organised by British Baker and its sister title Meat Trades Journal, which takes place on Sunday 7 April at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, Worcestershire.
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NewsGreggs hires new CEO
Roger Whiteside, currently head of Punch Taverns, has been appointed by Greggs as its new chief executive and will take up the role next month.
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Starbucks: the reputation conundrum
After the recent Starbucks tax row, British Baker investigates how brands have no hiding place in the social media age – and what companies can do in terms of damage limitation.
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NewsDitsch to ditch Pretzel King name?
Following trials of the Pretzel King food-to-go concept last year, the company has revealed future outlets could remain under the Ditsch brand.
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NewsFDF report reveals bakers’ contribution to salt reduction
Bakery manufacturers have contributed to a 10% fall in salt reduction during the last five years, it has been revealed.
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NewsSubway takes VAT fight to Downing Street
Subway has taken its fight to overturn the government’s decision to tax toasted sandwiches to Downing Street.
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NewsSolway Foods to create 100 new jobs
Sandwich manufacturer Solway Foods is set to create 100 new jobs following new business wins over the past year.
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NewsGovernment hires first supermarket watchdog
The government has appointed Christine Tacon as its first regulator for the UK supermarket industry.
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NewsSnow forces bakeries to close
Bakery shops up and down the country were forced to close their businesses last week, as Britain experienced heavy snowfall and dangerous weather conditions.
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Star Cottage Bakery finds buyer
RDT Foods UK has been named as the buyer for ailing north-east bakery business Star Cottage Bakery.
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Slow growth for retail in December
The volume of goods bought in the retail sector rose 0.3% year-on-year in December 2012 – the lowest growth since December 1998, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsRagus opens new sugar factory
Specialist sugar producer Ragus Sugars has announced the opening of its new multi-million pound factory in Slough.
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NewsAllied recovers wheat costs as ABF reports sales rise
Allied Bakeries has revealed it recovered high wheat costs through bread price increases during the last financial period, as parent company Associated British Foods saw revenues increase by 10%.
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Greencore makes two new appointments
The board of Greencore has appointed two non-executive directors – Heather McSharry and John Warren – who will join on 30 January 2013.
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Awards call to sandwich retailers
Bakery and coffee bar sandwich retailers are being called on to enter the British Sandwich Association’s annual awards.
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NewsNew non-excutive director at Greggs
Greggs has appointed Allison Kirkby as an independent non-executive director, with effect from 30 January 2013.
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NewsDorringtons seeks to expand exports
Dorringtons Bakers and Confectioners has said it is looking to grow its exports business, with plans to move into Ireland this year.
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NewsGreggs launches £1m meal deal campaign
Greggs has made its first appearance on television in over two years, as part of a new integrated marketing campaign.