All News articles – Page 412
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Apprenticeships need to be improved, MPs warned
The government has been warned that urgent changes are needed to the apprenticeships programme.
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Stan Connet passes away
It is with sadness that British Baker can announce the passing away of Stan Connet, aged 87.
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NewsBakery boosts M&S’ food sales
Marks and Spencer’s (M&S) new in-store bakeries helped drive sales in its food department, which were up 3.4% for the first half of the year.
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Discounters grab bigger slice of grocery market
Two of the big four supermarkets are feeling the pressure of market share, as discount retailers continue to increase grocery sales.
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NewsIndulgence pop-up shop looks to the future
The owner of a new pop-up dessert bar and chocolate shop is looking to transform the concept into a permanent bakery business in the next year.
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NewsNAMB celebrates 125 years
The National Association of Master Bakers (NAMB) held a glamorous 125th anniversary dinner at The Guildhall in London on Saturday (3 November).
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Aldi and Waitrose top Christmas pudding test
A Christmas pudding from discount supermarket chain Aldi has beaten upmarket rival Fortnum & Mason in a taste test, according to a magazine.
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Fire at Manchester bakery
A fire at the rear of a bakery in Manchester resulted in residents being evacuated from the flats in the building above.
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HSE prosecutes Cargill after factory incident
Cargill plc has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after one of its employees lost three fingers in machinery at its factory in Manchester.
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Premier Foods appoints non-exec director
Premier Foods, the embattled food group behind the Hovis brand, has appointed a new non-executive director.
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John Reynard passes away
It is with sadness that British Baker can announce that John Reynard, of Reynards UK, passed away on Sunday (28 October).
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Warings Bakery to feature in new Heston series
Warings Bakery is set to appear on Heston Blumenthal’s new Channel 4 television series Heston’s Fantastical Food this month.
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Frozen bakery sales fall for Canada Bread
Canada Bread’s frozen arm saw sales drop 4.2% to C$123.8m (£77.1m), after lower volumes were sold in its UK business in the third quarter.
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NewsFoB looks to promote bread benefits
The Federation of Bakers (FoB) has said it is in the early stages of finding an agency to help promote the health benefits of bread.
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NewsCommodity costs blamed for Martins’ factory closure
Martins Foods has been forced to close its Southport bakery after it failed to agree a price increase with a major customer.
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NewsWarburtons creates fibre Facebook app
Warburtons has developed an interactive area on its dedicated Facebook page to help consumers learn more about their fibre intake.
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NewsBSA calls for fairer coffee shop tax
The Beverage Standards Association (BSA) has hit out at Starbucks and other multinational coffee shop chains that it claims are avoiding paying tax in the UK.
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NewsFDF signs up to palm oil pledge
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is one of a number of organisations that have stated their intention to source 100% sustainable palm oil by 2015.
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NewsBurton’s Biscuit Company trains unemployed youngsters
Burton’s Biscuit Company has welcomed unemployed youngsters through its doors this week to offer skills and training in the food manufacturing industry.
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NewsEstate expansion for Peyton and Byrne
London-based bakery business Peyton and Byrne plans to open up to 10 new sites in the next year.