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Lewis Pies Swansea
What installed? Four bespoke metal detectors, two of which were ’in foil’ systems fitted at the end of pie machines, while the other two were for use in the packing departments.Why did you choose Fortress Technology? "We felt that the initial consultation given to us by Phil Brown from Fortress ...
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Violet world for Macphie
Macphie is to launch a limited-edition frosting to commemorate the forthcoming Royal wedding. The ingredients manufacturer is adding Violet Rainbow Frosting to it Macphie Rainbow Frostings range, in a bid to help bakers capitalise on the day.The frosting has a sweet, floral flavour and is pastel purple in colour. "The ...
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Mouthing off
"This is a first for Paris and maybe the world. I want to mix luxurious gastronomy and urban style to create an eclectic mash that’s different to anything else around, for the young and out of sync"Guillaume Sanchez, owner of the recently opened Horror Picture Tea on rue St Honoré ...
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Pasty protection
If nothing else, gaining Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) has made Cornish pasties the talk of the town in the past couple of weeks. And it’s not just any old Cornish pasty that can be named so. For example, it has to be ’D’-shaped with a side crimp. The chunky filling, ...
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Seed pricing
Pine nuts: Prices have remained stable since the last report, largely due to inactivity. Although Pakistani prices are still substantially higher than those from China, the latter’s improved supply this season, with additional quantities sourced once more from over the border in Russia, has restored some sense of pricing perspective ...
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Reporting in The trend for treats
Nick HarrisManaging director, BFP WholesaleOver the past few weeks, economic sentiment expressed in the media would suggest we are all becoming home-birds terrified to step outside in case we should be tempted to spend some money.Is this really true for the bakery sector? Current market research suggests that an ...
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Academy experienceTwo Tameside College bakery students recently had the chance to visit the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Banbury, after winning an all-expenses-paid trip. Fay Corrigan and Rebekah Simpson won the prize after competing in the California Raisins’ Future Baker Competition 2010 last year. The students, accompanied by Tameside tutor ...
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BSB golf day detailsThe British Society of Baking annual golf day is at Marriott Forest of Arden Golf and Country Club in Meriden, Warwickshire, on Monday 9 May from 12.30pm. Golfers get to play the course and enjoy a three-course evening meal for £130. Contact Keith Houliston on 01869 247098 ...
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Warburtons’ £1 loafWarburtons has developed a 600g loaf exclusively for Poundland, currently being trialled in stores. The 600g version of the Toastie loaf, as thick- or medium-sliced, retails at £1. It is currently on trial at 78 stores, and a full roll-out is expected later this month, said a spokesperson ...
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Top of the tiers
Prince Philip would probably be horrified, but Kate and William should take note. The old-fashioned British fruit cake has had its day when it comes to wedding celebrations, usurped by that all-conquering US import the cupcake. That’s the experience of Angie Townsend, owner of The Tiny Cake Company in North ...
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In my world
Several times a week, I spot delivery vans purring on neighbours’ doorsteps while they unload bags of shopping. Quite often, I spot a loaf or two poking out from the stripey Tesco bags or the Ocado box: a sliced sandwich loaf, perhaps; a ciabbata; maybe a Hovis. And several times ...
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Breakthrough for coeliacs
According to a new study in Italy, slow-fermented bakery goods, such as sourdough bread, could be safe for coeliacs to eat.
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Gb Plange holds out a helping hand
Ingredients firm Gb Plange is helping bakers tackle business challenges such as rising costs and reducing additives by hosting a series of development days.
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Health fears voiced over recycled cardboard
Concerns have been raised over the recycled carbon often used to house breakfast cereals, after a study showed mineral oils present in the packaging could pass through it and into the food.
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Greencore concedes defeat over Northern Foods merger
Greencore has announced it does not intend to make a revised offer for Northern Foods, following an announcement last week that it was still considering its options.
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Tameside bakery students attend Chocolate Academy
Two Tameside College bakery students recently had the chance to visit the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Banbury, after winning an all-expenses-paid trip.
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Costa looks set to rile Starbucks with new ad campaign
Costa Coffee is taking on Starbucks again with a new advert, which claims that twice as many consumers prefer Costa to its rival.
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British Baker Saturated Fat Round Table Debate
Date: Wednesday 30th March 2011Venue: Leatherhead Food Research, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7RY>> location and map for Leatherhead Food Research What are the technical, cost, time and resourcing issues facing bakers tasked with reducing sat fats?In 2009 British Baker organised a meeting between craft bakers, manufacturers, fats and oils suppliers ...
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Private members’ cake club launched
Cake lovers can indulge their passion in exclusive settings by joining a new private members’ club.