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Hot cross bun sales boost Greggs’ profits
Sales were strong at Greggs over the Easter period as the bakery retailer announced like-for-like growth of 0.8% for the 18 weeks to 7 May 2011.
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Yellow rust fungus brings wheat threat
British wheat is coming under attack from new strains of the fungal disease yellow rust, with farmers warned to keep a close check on crops and to spray fungicides earlier than usual.
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Acrylamide warning as new research emerges
A new report published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on acrylamide levels in food reveals that although soft bread and biscuits were identified as major contributors, a longer-term approach needs to be taken to assess trends.
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Bako NW announces next Bakery Challenge
Bako North Western is to host its second Bakery Challenge on 2 June 2011.
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Bakers report buoyant Bank Holiday sales
Despite planning difficulties and the raft of Bank Holidays, high street bakery sales held up well over the Easter period and the run-up to the Royal wedding.
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Kapelad goes to work on BB’s Coffee and Muffins
BB’s Coffee and Muffins has unveiled the first of its UK outlets to be rebranded in what will be a makeover of its full 70-plus shop estate.
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Stuarts looks to develop wholesale division
Baker and butcher Stuarts of Buckhaven is looking to expand in the wholesale market after securing a £1m funding deal with Clydesdale Bank. The Fife-based business now operates 16 retail outlets, but is keen to supply to small-scale supermarkets via a developing wholesale arm. The funding package will also enable ...
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Bakeries under pressure to eliminate palm oil
Bakery manufacturers are under growing pressure from the supermarkets to completely remove palm oil from products and not just switch to sustainable sources.
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Wigan firm hit by fire
Fire has severely damaged Wigan pie firm William Edwards Bakery, with the cause currently under investigation.
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Pieminister plans shift to Welsh production site
Bristol-based pie-maker Pieminister plans to move to a new factory in South Wales later this year, because its current production site is being put up for sale.
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Glaze aims to finish with a flourish
Cheese ingredients firm Meadow Cheese has launched a savoury glaze that can be applied to pies, sausage rolls and other savoury pastries prior to baking to give a professional finish.Ideal for plant bakeries, the new glaze is a cost-effective alternative to egg-based glaze. The solution is sprayed or brushed onto ...
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Infrico ramps up display with Aries line
Spanish refrigeration firm Infrico has launched the Aries series of display units to showcase a variety of products.A modular range with varying temperature options, it can display pastries and cakes (+4C to +8C), breads (neutral), chocolates and sweets (+7C to +12C with humidity control to 60%), ice creams (-15C to ...
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Blog of the week: The Art of the Cookie
If cupcakes marked a sea-change towards highly customisable bakery treats, the phenomenon is set to continue, with decorated biscuits offering an outlet for madly creative bakers. The Art of the Cookie rounds up the best, from Scooby Doo to Star Wars cookies.theartofthecookie.com
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Warburtons goes back to snacks
Warburtons is making its return to the snacks market with its new range of Baked Pitta Chips, following a fire at its Bolton factory last summer.The firm first entered the snacks market in March 2010, but production was halted due to fire damage on its snack line. In the interim, ...
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My Career Trevor Maplethorpe, Sales Director, William Jackson Bakery
What’s your job and what are your day-to-day responsibilities?I am sales director for Jacksons Bakery, which is a subsidiary of the William Jackson Food Group. My day-to-day responsibilities are to manage a team of salespeople to ensure we deliver the best possible service to our customers, while also developing new ...
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Book Review
Containing savoury pies, pasties and puddings from around the British Isles, the book offers a combination of recipes, historical information, and celebrity contributions.Chef and author Tom Bridge has had a long-term passion for pies, and has worked on product development for companies such as Peter Hunts, Ginsters and Pukka Pies.Split ...
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Braby is victim of recession
Braby, manufacturer of bulk storage and process systems, has gone into administration, with 27 of its 53-strong workforce made redundant.The Bristol-based firm, which offers ATEX-compliant silos, tanks, vessels, as well as maintenance and cleaning, was founded in 1839, but has been hit hard during the global recession. Nigel Morrison of ...
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LCI looks to hydrate bread
Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (LCI) has launched a new ingredient to help bakers increase the hydration levels of their bread, but without it affecting the dough’s processing abilities."Hydra 0.2% is our new product that brings a unique combination of functional ingredients, giving an economical solution with a dosage of 0.2% and ...
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Business start-ups: Ms Cupcake
Everyone keeps asking me, "How’s it all going? How are you feeling?" All I can say is, "Amazing, but I’m exhausted!" It’s hard to believe that it has only been a few short weeks since we opened the doors to Ms Cupcake London’s first vegan bakery. Unbelievably, it was ...
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A modern take on... Madeira Cake
I made this cake recently for a project my partner David Wright and I were working on with the theatre company Gideon Reeling. It’s called Salon du Thé and we recreated an Edwardian high tea ceremony from the food and tea on the menu, to the dress code and ...