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Portas Review prompts mixed response and call for action
The long-awaited Mary Portas review into the state of the high street has been welcomed by bakers who have now called for the words to be put into action.In her report, published this week, Portas reiterated claims that the rise of supermarkets had helped to put high street bakeries into ...
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Fruity little number from ADM Cocoa
ADM Cocoa has introduced a new line of mildly fruity cocoa products to provide bakers and manufacturers with a delicate-tasting chocolate range.The deZaan Fresco Cacao range features a cocoa powder F11FR, cocoa mass DZFM 7000 and deZaan Fresco Cacao chocolate, aiming to offer an alternative to bitter varieties that may ...
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Just Desserts strikes agreement for north west
Just Desserts, the Yorkshire-based company, has signed a deal with wholesaler FDP Fine Foods to supply foodservice customers in the north west.It is the company’s first wholesale distribution deal and forms part of its plan to expand its operations outside Yorkshire.FDP will target customers including local authorities, universities, cafés, delicatessens ...
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Premier still facing big challenge, argues analyst
A leading City analyst has welcomed the move by Premier Foods to dispose of its under-performing subsidiary Brookes Avana for £30m but warned the embattled company still "has much to do".The own-label meals and cake business was sold recently by Premier to rival 2 Sisters Food Group for £30m ...
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Premier announces further disposal
Premier Foods has announced it has reached an agreement to sell its four Irish brands - Gateaux, Chivers, McDonnells and the Erin licence - to The Boyne Valley Group for €41.4 million (£34.7m).
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Classic Catering cuts annual fuel costs
Classic Catering estimates that it will save around £10,000 on annual fuel costs with the introduction of a new vehicle.
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A touch of the Med for bakers
Kampffmeyer Food Innovation’s new clean-label ingredient aims to help bakers produce authentic Mediterranean-inspired goods in short time frames.Slow Milling Ferment’tic is a gently-fermented clean-label wheat germ flour, which can be used instead of agents such as chemical emulsifiers, and can simply be added to flour, water, yeast and salt. It ...
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Bakery show lines up exhibitors and speakers
The Bakery@Foodex exhibition is only a few months away, so make sure you have got the date in your diary and do not forget to register to attend.Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 25-27 March 2012, it forms part of the wider Foodex show which hosts exhibitors from the ...
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Equipment firm offers bakery business courses
Brook Foods is to launch a new school in 2012 aimed at teaching both the practical and business elements of running a bakery.The Somerset-based food processing equipment supplier will open the doors to its Brook Bakery School in January, where it will run a series of courses as of February. ...
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Walsall cake firm to open new bakery
Cake manufacturer Perfection Foods is to open a new bakery in Walsall early next year, creating many new jobs in the local area.The family-run firm currently employs 40 workers but Gurdeep Singh Bath, general manager, said the new site would mean the firm would need to take on an additional ...
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Barry Callebaut extends decorative options
Barry Callebaut has created a new premium confectionery decorations, fillings and inclusions line, designed with convenience in mind.The new mini decorations range includes roasted cocoa bean kernels (Mini Nibs), shiny flat-shaped chocolate pieces (Mini Splitters) and milk, dark and white crispy toasted biscuit kernels (Mini CrisPearls).In addition, its Vermicelli decorations ...
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Best of British for Walkers
Leicester pie-maker Walkers has launched a brand new line of British hot pies, featuring its relaunched branding.The range includes three 250g two-pie pack savoury varieties, including Supreme Steak, Sumptuous Steak & Stilton and Classic Chicken, White Wine & Mushroom. A singular 250g Glorious Chicken & Chorizo pie is also available, ...
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New pack for bloomers
Planglow has produced a new eco-friendly heat seal bloomer pack, designed to keep products fresh for up to three days.Available in boxes of 500 direct from the manufacturers of environmental packaging and labelling, the new 72-hour heat seal bloomer pack is suitable for square-cut sandwiches, cakes and snacks that can ...
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Gluten-free brands outstrip own-label items
Despite a slew of own-label activity in gluten-free bakery, the rapid growth in the market continues to be driven by brands.While 2011 saw major retailer range revamps from the likes of The Co-operative and Asda, the latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows ambient own-label bakery volumes stagnated, with brands soaring ahead. ...
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From NAMB chief executive Gill Brooks-Lonican
Dear MemberThe Christmas holidays are:l Saturday 24 December normal working dayl Sunday 25 December Christmas Dayl Monday 26 December Boxing Dayl Tuesday 27 December Bank Holiday in lieu of Christmas Dayl Monday 2 January Bank Holiday in lieu of New Year’s DayA number of members ...
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Case study
The government is planning to double the qualifying period for those employees claiming "unfair dismissal" (currently one year). This means that employees will have to be employed for two years before they can make this type of claim.The government will be adding a simple amendment to the Employment Rights Act ...
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Heston puds drive Waitrose’s Christmas sales
Waitrose has seen its total Christmas pudding sales more than double since last year, thanks to Heston Blumenthal’s range of quirky desserts.
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Christmas party problems
After a hard year’s work, many employers reward their staff with a party. Unfortunately, these festivities can cause all sorts of problems. What can you do to prevent things getting out of hand?Work-related social events have landed numerous employers with problems; employees who are in the mood to celebrate may ...
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employment issues
Managers often worry about tackling poor performance, which in itself can lead to problems getting out of hand. A simple, robust, employee improvement plan could make both of your lives much easier.Every employer has encountered at least one poor performer be it appalling punctuality, poor attendance rate or simply ...
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Enforcing an English rule in the workplace
An employer has recently been in the headlines after its Eastern European staff were instructed to speak only English when addressing their work colleagues during working hours. Although they were allowed to speak their native language during breaks, the employees felt that this was discriminatory. The reasoning behind this ruling ...