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    In Short

    2011-12-02T00:00:00Z

    Burton’s changeBurton’s Foods has changed its trading name to the Burton’s Biscuit Company. The firm’s corporate rebrand includes a new logo, to be used on product packaging, as well as a website redesign, due to be completed by early 2012. It will also adopt a new strapline, ’Making every day ...

  • 5,000 new jobs at Starbucks
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    5,000 new jobs at Starbucks

    2011-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Starbucks UK will be looking to tackle youth unemployment by creating 5,000 new jobs in the next five years throughout the UK.

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    Workplace injury down, but dogged by asthma

    2011-12-01T00:00:00Z

    The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is continuing to reduce accident numbers in food manufacturing, but must focus on occupational ill health within the bakery sector.

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    Roberts Bakery funds breast cancer charity

    2011-12-01T00:00:00Z

    The proceeds from a recent ball hosted by Roberts Bakery in aid of The Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Appeal will help to fund a major study in to genetic factors that could cause breast cancer.

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    New sales director for Mrs Crimble’s

    2011-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Bakery brand Mrs Crimble’s has appointed Symon Aylen as its new sales director.

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    UK pretzel roll-out for Auntie Anne’s

    2011-11-30T00:00:00Z

    Auntie Anne’s has opened five new stores in the past two months and is looking to continue its expansion in the UK next year.

  • Irwin’s grabs Snowballs contract with Asda
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    Irwin’s grabs Snowballs contract with Asda

    2011-11-30T00:00:00Z

    Irwin’s Bakery has clinched a deal to supply Asda with its Howell Handmade brand Mini Snowballs, as part of the retailer’s Chosen By You range.

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    High street sales decrease as headcounts shrink

    2011-11-30T00:00:00Z

    Jobs on the high street are disappearing at their fastest rate in two years, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

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    Honeytop acquisition aids Aryzta revenue growth

    2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Aryzta posted a strong set of financial results in its first quarter trading update for the 13 weeks to 31 October 2011.

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    Sayers scraps food waste with Biffa

    2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Sayers the Bakers has agreed a national food waste collection service with recycling and waste management company Biffa.

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    Chancellor unveils new growth plans

    2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Chancellor George Osborne today revealed a set of new measures aimed at improving the UK economy.

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    Finsbury continues upward momentum

    2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Finsbury Food Group’s revival in fortunes continues to gather pace, with an encouraging leap in sales in the past four months, despite difficult trading conditions.

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    UK faces double-dip threat

    2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

    The UK is in danger of sliding into a double-dip recession, according to a leading economic think-tank. The warning comes ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, which is due later today.

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    More shoppers to cook or bake from scratch

    2011-11-28T00:00:00Z

    New research has suggested that a generation of shoppers are cooking more from scratch, aspire to shop ethically and waste less food.

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    Belinda’s Bakery fined for employee injuries

    2011-11-28T00:00:00Z

    An owner of a Hampshire-based bakery has been prosecuted and fined after an employee suffered injuries from operating a dough moulder with no guarding.

  • Peter’s picks comedian for charity pie launch
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    Peter’s picks comedian for charity pie launch

    2011-11-28T00:00:00Z

    Peter’s Pies has teamed up with a Welsh comedian to launch a new savoury pie range supporting the Noah’s Ark Appeal.

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    Unifine to target home bakers

    2011-11-25T00:00:00Z

    Unifine Food & Bake Ingredients UK will be looking at potential opportunities in the retail market in the new year.

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    Bakery firms top global sustainable palm oil list

    2011-11-25T00:00:00Z

    A number of the UK’s leading bakery manufacturers and retailers have been named as the most responsible buyers of certified sustainable palm oil in the world.

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    Cypriot sandwich brings student success

    2011-11-25T00:00:00Z

    A north of England bakery student has created an award-winning sandwich that could land her a job at Délifrance UK.

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    Tesco gears up for Big Christmas Price Drop

    2011-11-24T00:00:00Z

    Tesco is looking to further rival its competitors in low prices with the launch of its Big Christmas Price Drop promotion today.