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A matter of taste
D espite some recent data highlighting a dip in growth for seeded breads, the general consensus from the industry seems to be that these types of products are still performing strongly, with high-fibre breads also high on the consumer agenda.Although the standard white sliced loaf may still be seen as ...
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Unifine moves to Odense
Unifine has launched a new all-almond mix called Odense Almond Mac. The firm said that where most almond pastes are made from a blend of almond and apricot kernels, this one is made from nothing but almonds.Almond Mac is a complete mix, and only requires the addition of water. Unifine ...
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Reporting in
Mid-way through August and the UK wheat harvest is under way.So far it has been a rollercoaster of a year: initial hopes of a large crop were dashed by the driest spring for 100 years, especially for farms in the East of England. But cool damp weather in June and ...
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Hovis avoids strikeStrike action looks to have been averted at Hovis’ Avonmouth bakery after management and union leaders entered into negotiations. The Bakers’ Food & Allied Workers Union had planned to ballot members on industrial action following proposed changes to shifts, payment and holidays, but decided to enter further discussions ...
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Calorie labelling testThe British Medical Journal (BMJ) has reported that a trial in New York City to show calorie labelling in fast food chains saw no overall decline in calories purchased across the full sample. Three chains saw big reductions in calories, including bakery Au Bon Pain, which fell by ...
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Soreen launchMalt loaf brand Soreen says it is positioning itself within the morning goods category with the launch of the first-ever Malt Toastie loaf, available in Asda from 12 September, at an RSP of £1.39, followed by other supermarkets. The Malt Toastie loaf has been developed specifically for toasting and ...
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Sales rise for LeesLees Foods saw sales for the six months to June 2011 increase by 6% to £10.22m. The company, which makes Snowballs and Teacakes, said commodity prices remain high, although it was taking steps to mitigate these.Canada Bread is upCanada Bread’s bakery products group, which includes Maple Leaf, ...
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In my world
A while ago I wrote about how you could save your business money by doing the simplest of things, such as putting a note in your diary for the renewal dates on your insurance, electricity and gas contracts, telephone lines and broadband providers. With it being the consumer’s market out ...
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HMRC helpline for businesses hit by civil disorder
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has today announced a single helpline number – 0845 366 1207 – to help businesses and individuals adversely affected by the recent civil disorder.
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Bakers braced as riots spread across UK
The Patisserie Holdings chain – owner of Patisserie Valerie and Druckers – is the latest to be hit by riot damage, having been targeted for a second night running as civil unrest spread around England yesterday.
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Krispy Kreme ’office heroes’ get free doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is using a branded van to visit 75,000 office workers throughout the UK and hand out 6,500 free doughnuts to "office heroes", such as the person who always stays late.
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Businesses warned to act fast on riot damage insurance
Businesses that have suffered damage from rioting must act quickly or risk not being able to recover their losses, city law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP has warned.
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Riots-hit Greggs announces "challenging" trading
Bakery chain Greggs said profits had been hit, with trading “more challenging than expected”, as it announced its half-year results to 2 July this morning. Meanwhile, a Greggs shop in Peckham was burnt out in riots in London last night, another was looted and a delivery driver assaulted.
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NewsSwizzels launches Love Hearts cupcakes
Swizzels Matlow, manufacturer of the iconic Love Hearts sweets, has teamed up with a Manchester-based cupcake firm to launch a line of cupcakes decorated with new Mini Love Hearts.
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NewsKrispy Kreme dismisses Enfield riot tweets
Kristy Kreme has moved to dismiss Twitter postings suggesting that its Enfield store with onsite bakery was burned down in the London disturbances last night (Sunday, 7 August).
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Deal to boost Bagel Nash expansion
YFM Equity Partners has backed the management buy-in of Leeds-based bagel manufacturer and retail chain Bagel Nash, for an undisclosed sum.
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Sweet success for Real Good Food
Increased demand for sugar and bakery ingredients has helped boost sales at The Real Good Food Company by 21% to £110m in the six months to 24 June 2011.
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Snowball-maker Lees announces record results
The popularity of Lees of Scotlands’ iconic Snowball and Teacakes shows no sign of fading after the Scottish company announced record results for the first half of 2011.
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Charity benefits from pie maker’s food waste initiative
Pukka Pies has donated over 70,000 pies to under-privileged people as part of its support of charity FareShare.
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Bakers welcome government review of town parking
The National Association of Master Bakers (NAMB) has welcomed moves to reduce parking restrictions in town centres.