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The Cookie Man files for administration
Surrey bakery manufacturer The Cookie Man has been forced to call in the administrators, after changing consumer tastes and strong competition severely hit profits.
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Co-op members to suggest new food sites
The Co-operative Group is inviting its six million members to suggest potential sites for new Co-operative food stores across the country, as it pushes forward with expansion plans.
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EPOS provider launches profitability system
RedBlack Software, the leading bakery IT specialist, has launched a brand new shop profitability module for its flagship CyBake 3 business management solution.
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NewsOrchard Valley acquires McDougalls licence
Orchard Valley Foods has acquired the licence to sell Creative Baking ingredients under the McDougalls brand, to the foodservice and wholesale sector, for an undisclosed sum.
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OFT to investigate Brookes Avana acquisition
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has confirmed it is investigating the completed acquisition of Premier Foods’ Brookes Avana business, by Solway Foods Ltd, on the grounds of competition in the wholesale supply of chilled foods and puddings.
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Judges announced for Future Baker contest
California Raisins has revealed that Hugh Weeks and Colin Lomax will head up the team of judges for its Future Baker of the Year 2012 competition.
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Ireks appoints new national sales manager
Ireks, the German baking ingredients manufacturer has appointed a new UK national sales manager.
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CPI drops 0.6%
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 4.2% in December, down 0.6% on the previous month. However, food and beverage prices were up 1.4% over the same period.
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NewsPremier Foods pursues Power Brands strategy
Premier Foods will be doubling its marketing spend on its eight Power Brands in order to drive recovery and growth for the next financial year.
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NewsReal Bread Campaign supports pupil education
Bakers are needed to help teach local school pupils how to grow and make their own bread, as part of a scheme organised by The Real Bread Campaign.
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NewsPremier launches sweet shop cakes
Premier Foods has added a selection of British ‘Sweetshop Specials’ to its Mr Kipling range.
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New cupcakery strikes Virgin Money deal
Sunderland-based Baked Cupcakery has had a welcome boost to business, with an order for 2,000 cupcakes from Virgin Money.
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Egg list names and shames manufacturers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and DEFRA have named Britain’s supermarkets, high street chains and food manufacturers pledging to purchase and use higher welfare eggs, as well as those yet to state their compliancy.
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New loyalty scheme angers Starbucks drinkers
Global coffee chain Starbucks has angered UK customers by changing the terms of its loyalty scheme.
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December doubles Sugarshack’s profits
Sugarshack Bakery attributed its 50% increase in trade during December to its cost-effective Christmas offering.
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NewsUK team gears up for Sigep
The UK will again be putting forward a team of bakers to take part in the Sigep Bread Cup at the Sigep exhibition in Rimini, Italy later this month.
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Artisan food school adds fresh courses
The School of Artisan Food will be developing a full-time patisserie diploma and a suite of professional baking courses throughout 2012.The Nottinghamshire training establishment will be creating an advanced full-time patisserie course in the next year, the fourth element of its existing Advanced Diploma programme, including bakery, butchery and charcuterie, ...
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Merck adds colour and sparkle
Global chemicals manufacturer Merck has introduced a new glitter food colourant to its popular pearl effects range.Candurin Red Sparkle is a non-artificial, mineral-based colourant that can transform baked goods, pastries, chocolate and toppings into glamorous treats. Food manufacturers using the burgundy red colourant can safely label their own products as ...
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Dawn adds new taste of Americas to cookie range
Dawn Foods has launched a new range of American-style cookies into the UK market.Available either ready-baked (76g) or as frozen pucks (80g) that can be baked in around 15 minutes, the cookie range uses high-quality inclusions, such as Belgian chocolate and fruit, and has been created in a nut-free environment.Flavour ...
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A sense of adventure
Ever thought about stocking dehydrated kale? Or almond protein balls? Healthy snacking has hit a recent innovation surge, ensuring a wide new range of convenience products. And while not every bakery or café outlet will suit the more adventurous new launches, there is plenty in the category to boost your ...