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Bakeries make shortlist for FDF awards
Three biscuit manufacturers have been shortlisted for the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Community Partnership Awards (CPA).
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Subways for school lunch?
Subway is in initial discussions with a sixth form college in Manchester about offering lunch provisions for its students.
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Campden launches food management trio
Campden BRI, the independent food research company, is to run a number of courses for the proper management and control of systems in food production.
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TV star presents new Poole’s Pies website
Poole’s Pies has enlisted the help of TV presenter Stuart Hall to launch a brand new website.
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Video: Ms Cupcake at Bakers’ Fair Summer 2012
Mellissa Morgan of Brixton-based vegan bakery Ms Cupcake demonstrated a Victoria Sponge recipe in front of an audience at this year’s Bakers’ Fair Summer 2012.
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Greencore accused of attack on workers’ rights
Greencore has been accused of an attack of its workers’ rights by union Unite, as 236 staff face redundancy.
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Second outlet for Bachmanns
Bachmanns Patisserie and Chocolate Creations, of Thames Ditton, Surrey, is to expand to a second outlet. Owner Chris Bachmann has bought a new premises in Weybridge, Surrey. Bachmann told British Baker: "We have always wanted a second site with a high profile and more interior seating. Some customers make a ...
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Rain hits trade in the south west
Bakery businesses in the south west are counting the cost of the torrential rain that fell last weekend causing rivers to burst and flooding along coastal areas. Dorset and Devon were worst hit, with many of the roads around Weymouth and Dorchester under water, leading to loss of trade for ...
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Starbucks rolls out Android app in UK
Starbucks is to expand its mobile platform, with the roll-out of its Android app to the UK and Canada.
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Spinata&co to open sixth site
Artisan bakery Spinata&co will open its sixth outlet in London’s Mayfair this month.
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NewsRecipe: Pulled pork peri peri rolls
Aside from supplying locals, restaurants and hotels, the small Isle of Skye Baking Company in Portree also sells at local food markets.
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NewsSubway to appeal toasted sandwich tax
Sandwich franchise chain Subway will appear in the High Court on 23 July over the 20% VAT added to its toasted subs.
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Garth Bakery moves into Tesco
Garth Bakery has agreed to supply 35 Tesco stores in South Wales with nine of its bakery lines as part of a new contract.
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United Biscuits reveals environmental progress
United Biscuits (UB) has claimed 2011 was its most environmentally friendly year. According to the company, it sent no waste to landfill from its manufacturing sites during 2011, reduced water usage by up to 12%, and reduced carbon emissions by 6%, meeting its self-imposed sustainability targets.
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NewsEstate clean-up costs West Cornwall Pasty Company
The West Cornwall Pasty Company has reported a £2.8m drop in turnover during the past 12 months.
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Video: National Cupcake Championships 2012
The fourth National Cupcake Championships, organised by British Baker, were held at the Institute of Contemporary Art in London and welcomed 64 finalists looking to take home the ultimate title of National Cupcake Champion.
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NewsTerry Tang to appear in new TV series
Terry Tang, last year’s winner of the Celebration Cake Maker of the Year at the Baking Industry Awards (BIA), will appear in a Sky One television series this November.
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BRC develops free small business lease
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a free small business retail lease in a bid to attract independent businesses back on to the UK’s high streets.
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NewsGovernment publishes response to pasty tax U-turn
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published a document of the responses it received during the consultation period on its proposals to add 20% VAT on hot takeaway food.
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NewsAmber Foods named Barking Business of the Year
An Essex bakery firm has been named Business of the Year at this year’s Barking & Dagenham Business Awards.