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California Raisins sees strong growth
The use of California Raisins among craft bakers has doubled in the past five years to an average of 11 tonnes per baker, according to UK and Europe marketing director Peter Meadows. Speaking at the annual National Dried Fruit Trade Association Review, where he was elected to the council for ...
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Lantmännen opens UK site
Lantmännen Unibake is poised for growth in the UK after seeing the official opening of a new 8,000sq m bakery dedicated to Danish pastry production. The new purpose-built bakery in Bedford will employ about 150 people and will be able to produce more than 150 million Schulstad-branded Danish pastries a ...
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Wheat speculation comes under G20 scrutiny
Regulations to curb financial speculation on wheat have moved a step closer, although bakery suppliers warned they would be difficult to introduce.
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Scottish bakers hit back at latest research on salt
Scottish bakers feel unfairly targeted by the Food Standards Agency in Scotland (FSAS) which reports that consumers have not reduced their salt consumption in the last five years.
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UB and ADM carry Torch for soft milling wheat
United Biscuits and ADM Milling are working together on an innovative new project, involving every link of the wheat supply chain, to improve stocks of soft milling wheat for biscuits.
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Bakels snaps up Nutribake
Global bakery ingredients supplier Bakels has acquired Swiss firm Nutribake, in a move that looks set to expand British Bakels’ product range.
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Greggs trials frozen take-home products
Greggs has revealed it has commenced a limited trial with Iceland Frozen Foods, which will see 10 stores sell frozen Greggs-branded sausage rolls.
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NewsTesco listing for Genius as it moves into pies
Genius Gluten Free, a major supplier to the free-from market, is venturing outside of bread for the first time. It has launched a range of five savouries and secured a listing with Tesco for all of them.
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UK wheat plantings are up
Total wheat plantings are up 1% in Great Britain, according to the latest HGCA Planting and Variety Survey.
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NewsMadeley to host BIA 2011
British Baker is delighted to announce that well-known TV presenter Richard Madeley is to be the celebrity host at the Baking Industry Awards 2011.
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Big plans for Poundbakery as Sayers eyes up options
Poundbakery is set to give Greggs a run for its money if the budget chain realises plans to roll out across the country.
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Hovis reveals its future strategy for growth
Hovis and Mr Kipling brands will both see multi-million-pound investment between now and 2014, according to Jon Goldstone, head of group marketing at parent company Premier Foods.
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him! research & consulting Food-to-go Tracking Programme, May 2011
Reason for outlet choice other than location (Total mentions)Food-to-go average Greggs SubwaySample size 2,443 290 241I like the meal deal 6% 2%8%Did you notice a lunch meal deal on offer in this ...
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Rockstar lifestyle for AG Barr
AG Barr has introduced a new energy drink aimed solely at women. Rockstar Pink only contains 10 calories and has been designed to meet the need for low-calorie energy drinks."Many females are put off by the high sugar content of 500ml cans," commented Adrian Troy, head of marketing for AG ...
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Planning ahead
12-18 September 2011National Cupcake WeekNationwidewww.nationalcupcakeweek.co.ukTime for bakers across the land to don their thinking caps and get creative on cupcakes, as BB organises the third National Cupcake Week. Woo your customers with new recipes and ideas and create colourful displays to draw attention to your stores. And don’t forget to ...
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Moul-Bie and Fleming form auld alliance
Fleming Howden is now offering a range of Moul-Bie products to the Scottish market. The new partnership will mean that a range of traditional flours and mixes, available in 25kg bags, used to create breads such as Campaillou, Campagrain and Campaillette, and produced exclusively in France will be available to ...
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Appointments
VariousPuratosBakery ingredients supplier Puratos UK has made three new appointments to its business development teams in a bid to deliver ambitious growth plans in the UK. Jo Greengrass (above) takes on the role of industrial sales manager bakery. Greengrass joins the firm from Maple Leaf Bakery, where she was senior ...
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Gluten-free cookie from Byron Bay
Byron Bay Cookie Company has launched a gluten-free version of its popular Strawberries & Clotted Cream Cookie. The single wrapped cookie features pieces of real English strawberries, clotted cream and chunks of white chocolate. As with all of Byron Bay’s gluten-free cookies, it has been certified by Coeliac UK and ...
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Changing brands at SSP
New: Bread BoxA brand developed for the UK market with products starting from £1. Products and deals are grouped simply into £1/£2/£3/£4 to emphasise value. "We’ve just opened our second Bread Box in London Victoria station and it’s trading really well. The strapline is ’Satisfyingly simple’, and we lead with ...
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Breakfast buzz
"You’re on a street; everybody’s staring at you; you catch sight of your own reflection in the shop window; you’re naked, apart from a fez. Why? It’s confusing Your first childhood pet walks by. It turns to you and says, ’Can I check your ticket please?’ You need coffee!"No, we’re ...