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NewsInitiative welcomes manufacturing sector
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) announced yesterday (23 February) that the government has selected the food and drink manufacturing industry as a key sector in its ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ initiative.
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Kids bake for free at Cinnamon Square
Cinnamon Square Bakery in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, is to offer free bread-making classes to all primary schools in and around his local area.
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NewsSmall blast at Fox’s Biscuits factory
A small fire broke out at a Fox’s Biscuits factory after a spark ignited in an old diesel tank that was in the process of being decommissioned.
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NewsWelsh cake offers diamond prize
A Welsh start-up bakery business has created a jewel-encrusted cake worth £6,250 in time for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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NewsUK’s top milling grower sought
A competition to find the country’s best milling wheat grower has been launched by milling association Nabim and UK cereals authority the HGCA.
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NewsAsda LFL sales up 1%
Asda’s small supermarkets and £5-off deals have helped to drive up like-for-like (LFL) sales by 1%, excluding VAT and petrol, in the 14 weeks to 7 January 2012.
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Specialist bakery to train former military personnel
A specialist training bakery, designed to give vulnerable ex-servicemen new employment skills to make a fresh start in life, was opened last week by celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager.
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NewsScone company invests for export
Barnsley-based scone specialist Haywood & Padgett has invested over £2m in its production facilities as part of a drive to increase exports.
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CSM sees profits fall
CSM Global has announced a shake-up of its Bakery Supplies Europe (BSEU) business after sales continued to fall on the back of changing trade patterns.
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Recruitment drive for Olympic bakers
The London Bread & Cake Company is looking to increase its staff employee numbers by 40% ahead of its work for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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NewsEnter Bakery@Foodex’s Easter competition
UK craft bakers are being encouraged to enter an Easter-themed competition at this year’s Bakery@Foodex exhibition.
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EU and US strike organic partnership
The European Union and the USA have agreed a new partnership on organic trade, which will enable products to be sold in either region without needing additional certification.
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FSA to review bakery acrylamide levels
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) will be surveying acrylamide levels this year as part of its ongoing programme. Depending on the levels found, the FSA may evaluate steps bakery manufacturers have taken to address contamination levels.
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UK bakery trio to compete in Russia
Three bakery students have made it through the UK qualifiers for the Russian Youth Bread Cup.
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Shoppers show optimism
Shoppers are becoming more optimistic regarding the future, according to a new survey.
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Video: British student in Paris sandwich finals
A British bakery student has competed as the youngest contestant in Délifrance’s 9th Sandwich World Cup this week.
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Genius makes Spanish debut
Genius has announced that its white and brown gluten-free loaves will be on the supermarket shelves of retail chain Carrefour, in Spain, from the end of March.
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Grown-up desserts from Gü Puds
Noble Foods’ premium desserts brand Gü Puds has launched a new grown-up patisserie range for this Easter.
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Jobless hits 16-year high
The UK’s unemployment figures increased to a 16-year high yesterday after another rise in the jobless total.
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Hovis bakery to close, 82 jobs under threat
Premier Foods has revealed it is to close its Hovis bakery in Eastleigh, Hampshire.