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== Dalesman extends ==Seasonings manufacturer The Dalesman Group has recently completed an extension at its head office in West Yorkshire. The 7,000sq ft of additional warehouse space, fitted out with push-back racking, gives the firm an extra 650 pallet spaces, and takes the total size of the factory and office ...
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In my world
As I sit here on the comfy sofa at iCafé on the Great Western Road, sipping a latte, I can’t help noticing some wee things that could perhaps be a little better and, of course, things that we already do superbly, like this latte in front of me. When I ...
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Artisan bakers to show at Speciality & Fine Food Fair
The forthcoming Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2009 (SFFF09), set to take place in early September, will see the bakery category winners of this year’s Great Taste Awards unveiled, as well as a number of exhibiting artisan bakers launching new products.
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Hovis puts marketing impetus behind 400g loaves
Hovis hopes that a new marketing campaign will attract an extra one million households to its 400g range.The company’s on-pack promotion offers consumers 20p off their next purchase, while money-off coupons will run in 15 publications, including The Radio Times, and vouchers will be door-dropped to 2.2m households.Hovis reports that ...
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AAK sees profits fall, but is positive over potential
Speciality vegetable oil manufacturer AAK has announced a fall in profits for the second quarter. But the company said the trend for less expensive vegetable oil solutions fits well with its strategy for growth.The Swedish firm, which has its UK base in Hull, revealed falling operating profit of SEK25m (£2.15m) ...
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AAK sees profits fall, but is positive over potential
Speciality vegetable oil manufacturer AAK has announced a fall in profits for the second quarter. But the company said the trend for less expensive vegetable oil solutions fits well with its strategy for growth.
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Get ready to enjoy National Cupcake Week
It’s not long now until National Cupcake Week kicks off on 14 September, so make sure you prepare your point-of-sale material and plan your window display, ready for our competition.British Baker has sent out a free branded posters to craft bakers with this issue, which can be used in your ...
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Scores on the Doors decisions are yet to be made
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published its third progress report on the proposals going forward for the nationwide Scores on the Doors (SotD) scheme. But it said agreements have been difficult to reach and further discussions are needed.At a meeting on 21 July, the UK-wide SotD Steering Group and ...
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Sainsbury’s sneak a peak at Holland’s pies
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King got a sneak preview of Holland’s relaunched pie range when he dropped in for a factory tour. The supermarket boss toured the Baxenden factory and thanked the company for its involvement with the grocer’s benevolent fund charity, Caravan.Holland’s revised its range after a year of ...
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Sainsbury’s sneaks a peek at Holland’s pies
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King got a sneak preview of Holland’s relaunched pie range when he dropped in for a factory tour.
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Baking Industry Awards seats sell out!
Tickets for the Baking Industry Awards have now sold out! Those of you who have secured your seats for the industry’s premier event, hosted by top comedian Ronnie Corbett, are sure to have a fantastic night, and we are delighted to announce that Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova from the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing will provide entertainment on the night.
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Scores on the Doors update announced
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published its third progress report on the proposals going forward for the nationwide Scores on the Doors (SotD) scheme. But it said agreements have been difficult to reach and further discussions are needed.
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Folic acid a potential health risk?
Adding folic acid to bread may be unnecessary and could expose people to potential risks, according to a study just published in the BMC Public Health journal. The findings of a study in Dublin suggested that mandatory fortification may actually do more harm than good, possibly putting people at a higher risk of accelerating the growth of certain cancers.
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Folic acid a potential health risk?
The adding of folic acid to bread may be unnecessary and could expose people to potential risks, according to a study just published in the BMC Public Health journal. The findings of a study in Dublin suggested that mandatory fortification may actually do more harm than good, possibly putting people ...
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Baking Industry Awards seats sell out!
Tickets for the Baking Industry Awards have now sold out! Those of you who have secured your seats for the industry’s premier event, hosted by top comedian Ronnie Corbett, are sure to have a fantastic night, and we are delighted to announce that Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova from the ...
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Crantock to launch Best of British pasties
Cornish bakery Crantock is to launch four new Best of British pasties next month, as part of its Autumn range.The new additions are a Bangers & Mash pasty, with onion gravy; a Chicken Tikka pasty, made with tikka masala sauce; a Roast Chicken Pasty, which features stuffing and gravy; and ...
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Sandwiches remain strong for Greencore
Greencore has announced its food-to-go sandwiches and quiche bakery business has delivered a “good sales performance” in its interim management statement.It said the good weather in the early part of the summer helped drive sandwich sales as well as salads and sushi. Within its UK portfolio, cakes & desserts saw ...
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William Reed launches new logistics show
William Reed Business Media (WRBM), which publishes British Baker, has launched the Food and Drink Logistics (FDL) Show in response to demand from the market.
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William Reed launches new logistics show
William Reed Business Media (WRBM), which publishes British Baker, has launched the Food and Drink Logistics (FDL) Show in response to demand from the market. It will run alongside its set of market-leading trade shows, including the Baking Industry Exhibition, taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 21-24 March 2010. The ...
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Sandwiches remain strong for Greencore
Greencore has announced its food-to-go sandwiches and quiche bakery business has delivered a “good sales performance” in its interim management statement. It said the good weather in the early part of the summer helped drive sandwich sales as well as salads and sushi.