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Wheat imports to remain high
The patchy quality of this year’s UK wheat harvest will force British millers to con- tinue importing higher-than- usual amounts of bread-making wheat.According to Alex Waugh, director of the National Association of British and Irish Millers, the amount of grain imported from North America and Europe is expected to ...
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Retailers tackle issue of packaging at Summit
The importance of reducing packaging waste was highlighted by a companies including Tesco and Asda, at the Baking Industry Summit, on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), held on 27 November.Tesco is keen to reduce packaging in bakery as part of the company’s overall target to reduce packaging by ...
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Matthew Walker launches Scrummie puddings
Matthew Walker is to launch a new sponge pudding range onto the shelves of major retailers. The Scrummie range of puddings from the Northern Foods business consists of five varieties, each topped with a different sauce. The range has been launched following research by Matthew Walker which has shown that sponge puddings are not just popular as an alternative to Christmas puddings, but that there is all-year-round demand.
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Made in Manhattan
Wandering the mean streets of New York, it’s clear that the low-carb diet craze of a few years ago has long since been forgotten. Despite rumours of a resurgence, it seems like almost everyone rushing around Manhattan is either munching on a bagel or clutching an artisan loaf.According to ...
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In the market for... savoury muffins
by bakery consultant Wayne CaddyDelicious served warm or cold, these savoury muffins are perfect for mid-morning sales (see pgs 29-30 for more ideas on retailing savoury muffins)Edam, Bacon and Sun-dried Tomato MuffinsMakes 10 muffins (scale up to suit)IngredientsSmoked back bacon rashers ...
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Rough times for smoothies
Stocking smoothies has been a no-brainer for the past few years. Led by the phenomenon that is Innocent, sales of the drinks grew 424% in value between 2003 and 2007, and 552% in volume, according to research firm Mintel.As a drink that ticked the health, convenience and taste boxes, shoppers ...
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Seasonal seller
Passion Fruit or Passiflora edulis is native to South America but is commercially grown in South Africa, California, Florida and Kenya, among other places. The fruits are round to oval and dark purple or yellow when mature. The interior is filled with many seeds coated in an intensely scented juice.There ...
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In Short
== Sayers rebrand ==Liverpool-based Sayers the Bakers is continuing with the rebranding of 100 of its Sayers shops after its parent company Lyndale went into administration in June. The plans to rebrand came after research with hundreds of Sayers’ and sister brand Hampsons’ customers and staff signalled the need for ...
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== Award for Fosters ==Fosters Bakery was named Best Overall Barnsley Business at the local Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards. Fosters received the award in front of over 300 guests at Brooklands Hotel.== Tesco bakery ’strong’ ==Trade for bakery is very strong at Tesco, according to category manager Neil Franklin. ...
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Megans files for administration
Megans Bakery in Hirwaun, South Wales is seeking to appoint an administrator, director Steve Fogo has told British Baker. The company filed for administration on Tuesday 9 December, but Fogo said “it is too early too tell” if potential administrator, Resolve Partner, would be hopeful for a buyer for the firm. Fogo confirmed that all 56 employees have been informed and the issue of any wages due to them will be in the hands of the administrator, if appointed.
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British bakers avoid the worst of Irish contamination
British bakers and manufactu-rers have largely been unaffected by the Irish pork contamination issue, but a number of pork products have been recalled as a precautionary measure.On Tuesday 9 December, the FSA released a list of meat processors in the Republic of Ireland affected by the contaminated pork as well ...
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Christmas pasty launched
The West Cornwall Pasty Co has launched a new limited-edition Christmas pasty for the festive season. The Turkey & Cranberry Cornish pasty is being launched in all of its 60 UK outlets and will be available over Christmas and the New Year period. The firm also intends to launch ...
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Designer put through night shift
A CyBake software designer got a feel for the baking industry when we went to help out at Geordie baker Thomsons.Andrew Throup, who has installed RedBlack Software’s CyBake business management software at bakers across the UK, joined the bakers on a couple of night shifts. He helped to make sourdough ...
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Finnish favour for gluten-free line
The Village Bakery (Coedpoeth), based near Wrexham, has discovered its gluten-free bread range is proving popular in Finland. Increased demand for the bread has meant the bakery will be adding a second shift to its schedule and looks set to increase its number of staff by 10, to 30.The Scandinavian ...
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Greggs set to streamline for growth
Greggs chief executive Ken McMeikan has said his top priority is to “simplify the business” in order to better prepare it for expansion. The announcement follows his initial review of the business since he took over in August. The bakery retailer also released its latest trading update, which shows total sales for the 25 weeks to 6 December 2008 are up 6.6%, with like-for-like sales up 3.8%.
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Greggs set to streamline for growth
Greggs chief executive Ken McMeikan has said his top priority is to “simplify the business” in order to better prepare it for expansion. The announcement follows his initial review of the business since he took over in August. The bakery retailer also released its latest trading update, which shows total ...
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FDF report on members’ progress
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest report has revealed that its members have cut their carbon emissions by 17% since 1990. This equates to 58,000 tonnes less CO2 which is the equivalent of taking 22,000 cars off UK roads each year. Among its member are Tate and Lyle, Macphie of Glenbervie, British Sugar, United Biscuits and Burtons Foods.
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Apprenticeship funding made available
The baking industry could benefit from new government plans to make over £10m of funding available to businesses, with the launch of a trial to develop Apprenticeship Expansion Programmes.The trials will be delivered through the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and funding of £10m will be available to employers over ...