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    Fat under fire

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Health may appear to be the driving force in bakery lately, but the main thing bakers are after when it comes to fats and oils is performance. After all, there is little point in producing pastry with an incredibly low fat content if it’s going to taste like cardboard.The challenge ...

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    New toaster fits the slot

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Pantheon has added a new ’ST’ toaster to its range. It is available as a four- or six-slot model and is made entirely from stainless steel. A five-minute timer and removable crumb tray are also included and there is the option of only using half the slots during quieter periods ...

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    New toaster fits the slot

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Pantheon has added a new ’ST’ toaster to its range. It is available as a four- or six-slot model and is made entirely from stainless steel. A five-minute timer and removable crumb tray are also included and there is the option of only using half the slots during quieter periods ...

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    In the market for... five-a-day

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Encouraging consumers to eat five portions of fruit and veg a day is a big part of the food industry, writes Wayne Caddy. For consumers, the five-a-day concept makes sense and is easy to understand. Given this, can the baker target incremental sales with products specifically designed for achieving one ...

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    In the market for... five-a-day

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Encouraging consumers to eat five portions of fruit and veg a day is a big part of the food industry, writes Wayne Caddy. For consumers, the five-a-day concept makes sense and is easy to understand. Given this, can the baker target incremental sales with products specifically designed for achieving one ...

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    Going with the flow

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Advances in flow-wrap technology are set to benefit bakery businesses, providing greater flexibility and ensuring high-quality display packs.Managing director of Ulma Packaging Derek Paterson says it is "vital to ensure the packaging machine is versatile enough to handle a wide range of bakery product sizes and shapes" and advises bakeries ...

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    Going with the flow

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Advances in flow-wrap technology are set to benefit bakery businesses, providing greater flexibility and ensuring high-quality display packs.Managing director of Ulma Packaging Derek Paterson says it is "vital to ensure the packaging machine is versatile enough to handle a wide range of bakery product sizes and shapes" and advises bakeries ...

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    Irwin’s takes the plunge on loaf sizes

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Irwin’s Bakery is a slice ahead of the game in Northern Ireland, with the launch of its new bread sizes. These come in advance of a new EU directive in April 2009, which will see bread weight restrictions lifted.Irwin’s, based in Co Armagh, is bringing in new, smaller loaf sizes ...

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    Irwin’s takes the plunge on loaf sizes

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Irwin’s Bakery is a slice ahead of the game in Northern Ireland, with the launch of its new bread sizes. These come in advance of a new EU directive in April 2009, which will see bread weight restrictions lifted.Irwin’s, based in Co Armagh, is bringing in new, smaller loaf sizes ...

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    Late payment relief urged for SMEs

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    As the economic downturn intensifies, small business groups are urging the government to do more to put a stop to late payments - a problem keenly felt by many bakeries.Earlier this month, the government introduced an emergency package of measures to support small businesses, including a pledge that public bodies ...

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    Late payment relief urged for SMEs

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    As the economic downturn intensifies, small business groups are urging the government to do more to put a stop to late payments - a problem keenly felt by many bakeries.Earlier this month, the government introduced an emergency package of measures to support small businesses, including a pledge that public bodies ...

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    Mantinga to manage Manoucher

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Mantinga, the specialist bread company, is to distribute the Manoucher range of soft Mediterranean-style breads outside London and the M25.The line of eight handmade soft breads includes the pre-sliced Barbaree loaf for sandwiches, Basil Loaf, Fokachio, Garlic Loaf, Mediterranean Sunset, Summer Dreams and Persian Noon.Manoucher was set up by Iranian ...

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    Mantinga to manage Manoucher

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Mantinga, the specialist bread company, is to distribute the Manoucher range of soft Mediterranean-style breads outside London and the M25.The line of eight handmade soft breads includes the pre-sliced Barbaree loaf for sandwiches, Basil Loaf, Fokachio, Garlic Loaf, Mediterranean Sunset, Summer Dreams and Persian Noon.Manoucher was set up by Iranian ...

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    Mouthing off

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    "We still think the sandwich will be recorded in the Guinness Book of Records because of all the evidence and footage that we will send them"- Iranian Parvin Shariati, organiser of a record attempt at creating the world’s biggest sandwich in Tehran, puts on a brave face ...

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    Pick up a panini

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    With the much talked-about credit crunch and economic downturn now setting in and the dreaded ’R’ word about to reach our shores, consumers are having to be so much more careful about how they spend their hard-earned cash at lunchtimes, while still demanding to be well-fed and, most importantly, enjoying ...

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    Pick up a panini

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    With the much talked-about credit crunch and economic downturn now setting in and the dreaded ’R’ word about to reach our shores, consumers are having to be so much more careful about how they spend their hard-earned cash at lunchtimes, while still demanding to be well-fed and, most importantly, enjoying ...

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    Richemont razzamatazz

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    As the yellow Chinese dragon reared its head and the drumming of the band became more frenzied, passers-by stopped to stare at the spectacle threading its way through Manchester’s busy streets. Behind the dragon was a formation of British and overseas members of the International Richemont Club, on their way ...

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    Richemont razzamatazz

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    As the yellow Chinese dragon reared its head and the drumming of the band became more frenzied, passers-by stopped to stare at the spectacle threading its way through Manchester’s busy streets. Behind the dragon was a formation of British and overseas members of the International Richemont Club, on their way ...

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    Reporting in

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    == Kirk Hunter ==Chief executive, Scottish Association of Master BakersThe "R" word is now out in the open. From the Prime Minister down, officialdom acknowledges what every baker has known for months - we are in recession.The announcement this week that food sales have fallen in Britain ...

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    Reporting in

    2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

    == Kirk Hunter ==Chief executive, Scottish Association of Master BakersThe "R" word is now out in the open. From the Prime Minister down, officialdom acknowledges what every baker has known for months - we are in recession.The announcement this week that food sales have fallen in Britain ...