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NewsSpeedibake MD raises funds for prostate charity
Peter Jones, managing director of Speedibake, has completed a 177-mile walk to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.
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NewsWorkfare demonstrators target Greggs
Demonstrators have protested outside a central London Greggs store, as part of a direct action campaign against its involvement in the government’s Workfare Scheme.
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NewsPortas picks 15 new towns
An additional 15 UK towns have been selected to be part of the government’s high street revival scheme, headed up by retail guru Mary Portas.
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Reports of UB snacks business auction
Biscuit manufacturer United Biscuits (UB) is rumoured to be putting its snacks business up for auction at the end of the summer, according to Dow Jones.
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NewsScottish Bakers and NAMB seal new training deal
The training arm of the Scottish Bakers, National Bakery Training (NBT), has signed an agreement to become a preferred provider of training within the whole of the UK.
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NewsPure to take store count to six
A London independent bakery and food-to-go business will look to open four outlets in the next 12 months as part of an expansion plan.
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No bread guidelines for Olympic Games
Organisers of the London 2012 Olympic Games have ignored suggestions from The Real Bread Campaign (RBC) on the standard of bread and baked goods.
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Finsbury reports positive bread and cake sales
Finsbury Food Group has reported a 9.4% rise in total sales to £207m.
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Campden highlights importance of gluten-free
Independent food research firm Campden BRI will host a two-day conference for bakers and food manufacturers to examine the technological challenges associated with gluten-free baking.
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Lowest UK manufacturing output since 2009
UK manufacturing output will drop for the first time in three years according to new forecasts from manufacturers’ organisation EEF.
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Video: La Roche to open French patisserie retreat
The husband and wife team behind newly opened La Roche in Tunbridge Wells has told British Baker they will launch a patisserie school in France.
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NewsGreencore defends itself against Unite attack
Greencore has again hit back at accusations by union Unite that it has breached employment law.
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NewsSpianata&co continues London expansion
Spianata&co is hoping to bring its store count to eight with plans to open two further bakery retail outlets in the next 12 months.
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Warburtons faces opposition over wind turbine
Warburtons’ plans to build a single wind turbine at its Severn Beach site has reportedly been met with strong opposition from locals.
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Video: Spianata&co’s new Mayfair outlet
Stefano Nicolai, managing director and founder of Spianata&co, talked to British Baker about the company’s sixth outlet opened this week in Mayfair, London.
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NewsPop sensation boosts London bakery business
The Cake Store has been inundated with a wealth of new orders and social media followers after producing a bespoke cake for One Direction boy band member Louis Tomlinson.
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Food retailers faring best in Scotland
Food sales in Scotland during June helped to achieve a 1.2% growth in total sales compared to the previous year.
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Supermarket grocery market shares down to 2.1%
The latest grocery share figures have revealed a drop in growth to 2.1% for the 12 weeks ending 8 July 2012.
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NewsFletchers Group bags top foodservice award
Fletchers Group of Bakeries has scooped the Frozen Food Supplier of the Year title for its Kara foodservice brand.
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NewsWet weather sees Poole’s pie sales soar
Poole’s Pies has seen an 11% increase in its year-on-year pie sales this summer, as the wet weather drives consumers towards comfort food.