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Places up for grabs at free training conference
Food and drink firms keen to get funding for staff training should head to a free conference on boosting performance through skills and careers development.
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Costa acquires Coffee Nation
UK coffee retail chain Costa Coffee has acquired self-service coffee chain Coffee Nation for £59.5m. Costa plans to launch a new brand, Costa Express, which will target the self-serve coffee bar sector.
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Annual BSB conference takes shape
The British Society of Baking spring conference will be held from 11-12 April, with pre-dinner drinks and dinner at the Village Hotel, in Ashton-under-Lyne, and the conference programme the next day at Tameside College. Bakery lecturer Lorna Jones will speak on what Tameside College can offer both students and the ...
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Gluten-free firms make inroads into foodservice
Gluten-free bakery manufacturers are tipping foodservice as the next big market for their products as consumers search out restaurants, cafés and hotels that offer ’free from’ menu options. Gluten-free brands, such as Livwell, Genius and Dietary Specials (DS), are making initial moves beyond retail into the foodservice market in response ...
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Nutrition Point’s new name
Gluten and wheat-free product supplier Nutrition Point has announced its name has changed to Dr Schär UK.
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NewsPCB aims to ’raise the game’ in UK decoration
French sweet decorations company PCB Creation is now selling its products in the UK, after signing a deal with distributor Classic Fine Foods (CFF). The firm, which specialises in decorations for pastry products, launched its new spring/summer collection, along with CFF, at the Sketch Gallery in London, which PCB already ...
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Australian coffee grower plans UK shop chain
Australian coffee company Green Cauldron plans to invest £12.5m in a chain of 50 ’boutique’ coffee shops in the UK, which use coffee beans from the company’s farm in Byron Bay and serve cakes and pastries made by local bakers. Fifty outlets are planned over the next five years, with ...
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SSP breathes life into Panopolis
Foodservice company SSP has revived its Panopolis sandwich shop concept after securing a deal to operate five cafés and restaurants at London City Airport. The deal, which includes a bar, restaurant and Illy Espressa-mente Café, will see two Panopolis outlets located landside and airside, selling a range of upmarket sandwiches ...
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Independents prove popular
Nearly 70% of independent retailers are doing well. And, within that 70% figure, independent bakers are among the most popular on the high street, according to a new report from the Local Data Company. Bakery shop closures are cancelled out by the number of bakery shops opening. But it is ...
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Next issue: 11 March
lCelebration cakesWhat are the trends in occasion cakes? From craft bakers and specialists to manufacturers, we ask what’s hot in the cake categorylEggs, dairy & replacersWith sat fat reduction and cost-cutting high on the agenda, are egg and dairy replacers the answer to your prayers?lInterior motivesWe speak to a multi-shop ...
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Reporting in Combined approach should reap rewards
Over the past few months, the Federation of Bakers, as part of the Food and Drink Federation, has been working with the Department of Health on its Public Health Responsibility Deal. This covers food, physical activity, alcohol and health in the workplace, and enables industry to work in partnership with ...
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Prima goes for local approval
Scorrier-based bakery Prima Bakeries has launched a range of Cornish sliced bread lines in a bid to take on "the big boys". The six lines feature a brand new Cornish heart logo, and can be distributed across Cornwall.The range consists of three sandwich loaves and three farmhouse loaves, both in ...
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A modern take on chocolate cupcakes... Dark Chocolate and Avocado Cupcake by Lily Vanilli
Avocado meat replaces butter as the fat in this frosting. The cake is rich and moist with a hint of espresso.The frosting balances perfectly with it sweet with a hint of citrus and a definite avocado flavour. When topped with toasted walnut and dark chocolate shavings, this cake has ...
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British Pie Awards now taking entries
Entries are now open for the third annual British Pie Awards, which will take place at St Mary’s Church in Melton Mowbray, on Wednesday 8 June.
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UBUK back to priced packs
United Biscuits (UBUK) has reintroduced its range of price-marked packs on some snacks and nuts.The new selection of 42p price-marked handypack snacks include: Hula Hoops 34g (several flavours), Skips 17g (prawn cocktail), Nik Naks 30g (Nice N Spicy, Rib N Saucy and Scampi & Lemon), Wheat Crunchies 30g (crispy bacon, ...
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Baker Perkins cuts to suit
Baker Perkins has launched a new wire-cut machine for soft dough cookies and bars. The kit has been designed to minimise costs and improve hygiene.The TruClean wire-cut includes a new method of sealing the end of the hoppers to the feed rolls, which is easier to maintain, according to the ...
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Baker’S tales
BAKERY VAN DRIVERS!Many years ago, we had a little 500cc Honda Activan for our run-around. One day, the van was being used on a particularly windy country lane, when we had a phone call to say it had "tipped over"! Two of the bakery lads and myself hot-footed it out, ...
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Maple Leaf Bakery sees further consolidation
Sales at Maple Leaf Bakery UK have held up against falling volumes at its North American sister companies, according to parent company Canada Bread’s latest trading statement. However, plans are in place to close its Cumbrian bakery.
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Beyond the zone
Bakehouse is moving out of its sweet pastry comfort zone, and into a new category with the launch of Do-licious Donuts. The firm, which also supplies savouries and speciality breads has added a six-strong range of donuts to its portfolio. They will be available in: Glazed; Double Choc; and Maple ...
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Introducing the brand new ’Employers Charter’
The government is confident that businesses in the private sector, particularly the smaller ones, are going to "lead this country out of recession" It says this will be achieved by creating thousands of new jobs. But it is also realised that they are going to need a much more employer-friendly ...