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Starbucks launches Costa Express rival
Starbucks has launched its own self-service version to rival Costa Coffee.
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Fudges to produce 50% more biscuits for Christmas
Fudges bakery is gearing up to start production of its Christmas biscuits - with a forecast 50% increase on previous levels.
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NewsBakers and butchers go head-to-head
Two of the industry’s well-known bakers will be battling against two butchers at this year’s Bakers’ Fair Autumn.
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NewsHummingbird moves into Middle East
The Hummingbird Bakery has signed a new international agreement with a Dubai-based franchise partner, according to reports.
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LFLs down 0.9% at Morrisons
Supermarket chain Morrisons this morning unveiled a 0.9% dip in like-for-like sales (LFLs) in its half-year results.
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News“Poor weather” boosts Costa’s sales
Costa has reported yet another successful quarter, as UK retail system sales rose by almost 20% to £234.3m.
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NewsMore supermarkets sign up to traffic light labelling
An increasing number of supermarket retailers and food manufacturers are adopting the traffic light labelling format on food packaging.
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NewsWhitbread appoints new FD
Whitbread has hired Nicholas Cadbury as its new group finance director.
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UK high streets see rise in bakeries
A new study has revealed that the number of bakeries operating on the UK’s high streets has increased by 17%.
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NewsBIA winner Ruth Hinks named UK Chocolate Master
BIA 2011 Confectioner of the Year, Ruth Hinks, has been named the first female UK Chocolate Master, and will go on to compete in the finals of the international World Chocolate Masters in 2013.
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Olympics sales boost stalls, as shop numbers fall
There was further bad news for the retail environment yesterday - after it was revealed the Olympics had done little to boost trade and there had been an increase in shops lying empty.
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NewsTwo new recruits at Harris + Hoole
Harris + Hoole, the new coffee shop concept from Tesco and Taylor Street Barista, has hired former SSP operations director Peter Davies as its chief operating officer.
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BB OPINION: VAT changes will still affect some
Nev Clarke, VAT consultant at BDO’s Leisure & Hospitality Team, gives an update on the government’s stance on VAT and hot food.
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NewsSubway petitions against toasted sandwich tax
Subway could take its fight to abolish VAT on toasted sandwiches to Parliament, after receiving almost 100,000 signatures on petitions.
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London cafés top consumer poll
Nine London businesses have featured in a list of the top 10 cafés in the UK as rated by consumers.
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NewsHovis tackles breakfast biscuit market
Hovis has become the latest bakery brand to enter the £33m breakfast biscuit category with a new range of products.
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Launch of first Cornish pasty festival
One of Cornwall’s greatest bakery exports is being celebrated this month with its first dedicated UK festival.
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Pieminister refreshes product lines
Pieminister is overhauling its pie offering, as well as launching new products, in a bid to boost sales.
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GBBO secures 4.5 million viewers
The Great British Bake Off is beginning to pick up pace as 4.5 million viewers tuned in to watch this week’s episode.
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NewsTop bakers in live Twitter cupcake Q&A
Will Torrent and Peggy Porschen will be available to take your baking questions in a live Twitter Q&A, as part of National Cupcake Week.