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Mouthing off
"On the face of it, it might seem that those of us who have largely rejected supermarket sliced in favour of homemade or bakery-bought sourdoughs should think again. Forget flavour, texture and the goodness of whole grains; let’s take a retro step back to consuming bread that has the character ...
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Report
Nine out of 10 consumers expect food prices to rise in the year ahead and 29% intend to swap to discounters, new research has revealed.The IGD ShopperTrack, commissioned recently by the research group, also found that 16% intend to use more frozen food specialists.The news that more people intend to ...
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Reporting in
PaulCatterallBakery technology manager, Campden BRIAs we all know, this year sees the 50th anniversary of the Chorleywood Bread Process, and this has again opened the debate within the industry about what is the best method of bread-making. Some say it is long fermentation, traditional methods, and others say no-time dough ...
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In Short
Craft Week closeDon’t forget National Craft Bakers’ Week kicks off on Saturday 19 September, so make sure you’ve got all your special point-of-sale material ready, and are geared up to show consumers all that you can offer in your shops. A PR Toolkit and poster promoting A Big Taste, the ...
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Chevler’s rugby driveBaking cases manufacturer Chevler has launched a range of Welsh dragon-adorned cases, along with a consumer PR campaign to coincide with the start of the Rugby World Cup. Under the strapline ’Scrumby treat for rugby fans’, the Mid Glamorgan-based firm will be urging consumers to look out for ...
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Brown Batch released Allied Bakeries has revamped its Allinson brand and launched a new Brown Batch loaf, "with the taste of sourdough", to mark the occasion. The relaunch, which includes a new look and marketing campaign, aims to recapture some of the original heritage and character of the 120-year-old bread ...
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Top Tweets
Recently #bakerfilms topped the trending list on Twitter, meaning it was the nation’s biggest work dodge chatter topic for two whole days. Former BB deputy editor Anne Bruce, who kicked it all off, has a lot to answer for. Here is a tiny sample from the deluge of bakery-tweaked film ...
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Wholesale view
As we emerge from the difficult trading economy, food-to-go retailers are reviewing their product offerings to reflect the publicised rise in consumer spending. It now transpires that while there is still a requirement for value lines, there is also a huge demand for indulgent, quality products made from the finest ...
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Welcome
to this celebration of all the award winners and finalists. A huge thank you to our sponsors who have made each award possible. Without you there would be no celebration and no drive towards raising standards. Why? Because the Baking Industry Awards make entrants take a reality check of their ...
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In pictures: BIA 2011
The Brazilian carnival-themed Baking Industry Awards (BIA) were held at the Hilton Park Lane and saw the industry celebrate its successes. For more details on the awards visit: www.bakeryawards.co.uk
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Underlying profits up 8% at Morrisons
Supermarket group Morrisons – which last night scooped the In-store Bakery of the Year accolade at the Baking Industry Awards – has unveiled an 8% rise in underlying profit.
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NewsDitty takes home Baker of the Year gong
Robert Ditty took the title of Baker of the Year, sponsored by Vandemoortele at the 2011 Baking Industry Awards last night.
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Bakeries sign up to help CLIC Sargent
Over 20 bakery businesses have so far confirmed their support to help raise money for National Cupcake Week’s partner charity CLIC Sargent, which supports children with cancer.
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Worst vacant shop towns named
Six towns in England have the highest proportion of vacant shops in the UK, it was revealed today.
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Barry Callebaut unveils £18.24m investment plan
Barry Callebaut, the cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer, has revealed plans to invest CHF25m (£18.24m) on a scheme to upgrade and expand its existing facility.
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NewsPollard takes on Cereform and Mauri Products role
Bakery ingredients company Cereform and yeast supplier Mauri Products are to be ‘amalgamated’ after parent company AB Mauri appointed Andrew Pollard as MD for both businesses in the UK.
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Thorntons’ high street woe continues
Thorntons, the high street chocolatier, has marked its centenary year with record sales figures – but posted a loss of £1.1m after it was hit by £5.4m in impairment charges, such as high rents.
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NewsCosta LFL sales up 9.7%
Coffee chain Costa saw its like-for-like (LFL) sales surge ahead by 9.7% in the 11 weeks to 18 August 2011, it revealed this morning.
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Survey outlines poor August retail sales
The high street suffered its worst sales in two years in August because of disruption cause by riots, according to a new study.