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VITAL FOR BUSINESS
Absenteeism can be a difficult issue to manage, particularly if you suspect that an employee is lying about its cause. How can a simple change to your absence recording systems make your life and disciplinary action more straight forward?Managing absencesEmployee absence can take many forms; staff may want leave because ...
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Correction: Greggs
In the 18 November issue of British Baker there is an error in our feature on Greggs’ chief executive Ken McMeikan. The last line of the story should read, “greater emphasis on the bakery feel rather than the food-to-go or the coffee shop.” British Baker apologises for this mistake.
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Irwin’s scoops Sainsbury’s deal
Irwin’s Bakery in Portadown has announced a deal to supply Sainsbury’s in Northern Ireland with its pancakes and soda farls, as part of the retailer’s new core range of ’By Sainsbury’s’ own-label products.The contract, worth over £250,000 a year to the Northern Irish bakery, will see its products sold in ...
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High Street faces two years of pain
The figures might show an increase in retail sales - but experts have predicted another two years of misery on the High Street.
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Plum pudding firm opens third store
A traditional North Yorkshire food, wine and hamper company is opening the doors of its third store in time for the Christmas season.Lewis & Cooper’s new food hall outlet, based in Harrogate, will sell the business’ wide selection of food and drink products, including its handmade multi-award-winning plum puddings, sweet ...
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Pukka Pies takes on new promotions
Pukka Pies has launched two new initiatives to entice both new and loyal customers.The company, based in Leicestershire, will be giving away 20 million points in a new loyalty scheme, which will require customers to input a unique code found on product packaging into its website. Customers can then redeem ...
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NewsMuntons scoops sustainability award
A UK malt manufacturer has been given the sustainable stamp of approval at The Manufacturer of the Year Awards.
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Youth unemployment reaches record-high
The number of jobless 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK has risen above the million mark, with overall unemployment rising by 129,000 in the three-month period to September.
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NewsGreggs staff back Children in Need
Thrill-seeking Greggs staff, young and old, have raised thousands of pounds for this year’s BBC Children in Need.
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Bakery benefits from Santander link
A north-west England bakery has been featured in a business-focused video for Santander Corporate Banking.
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NewsEnterprise Foods scoops double win
Enterprise Foods has celebrated a double award win at this year’s Co-operative Supplier Awards ceremony in Manchester.
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NewsWhich? rates retailers’ mince pies
Supermarket own-brand mince pies have beaten off competition from luxury retail outlets, according to a new report by Which?.
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CPI inflation down to 5%
A decrease in food prices pushed the UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate down to 5% last month.
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Real Bread champion nominated for award
A Scottish baker has been nominated for a BBC Food and Farming Award for his commitment to producing real bread.
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Record entries for Scotch Pie contest
An increasing number of bakers have entered this year’s World Scotch Pie Championships as it celebrates a record number of entries.
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Pukka Pies in double deal
Pukka Pies has launched two new initiatives to entice both new and loyal customers.
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NewsCake start-ups increase 54% in 2011
Bakery start-up businesses are up 54%, according to the findings of a new report by insurance broker Simply Business.
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Video: How to make Cranachan Cupcakes with Cuckoo’s Bakery
Graham Savage of Cuckoo’s Bakery in Edinburgh showed us how to make Cranachan Cupcakes topped with a whisky buttercream, raspberries and toasted oats as inspired by the traditional Scottish dessert.
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Greggs set to roll out delivery software
Greggs will roll out transportation routing software throughout the UK following a successful trial at its Manchester depot.