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In recent years the craft bakery sector has come under pressure from many fronts. This has led to companies struggling and a poor perception of the industry among customers, the government and potential employees.We are hoping to pull together an action group that will look at redressing some of these ...
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Wake up to the morning trade
It started with a few well-known chains offering breakfast muffins and pastries. But getting creative with breakfast can be a way to keep your cash tills ringing all day long. So whether it’s savoury muffins made with cheese and courgettes, or a stock of homemade jam to accompany your fresh ...
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Mouthing off
"We’re not taking the mick out of chavs, we love them. They don’t mind being called chavs - they’re proud of it and this is the drink for them. We always see them hanging round the town centre with their gold chains and baseball caps, eating sweeties and drinking energy ...
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Sweet news
IngredientsA good ’short eating’ sweet pastry to line or block into foil cases.For the filling (makes 30 tarts using 4" cases)Whipping cream 900gMilk ...
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A question of taste
Chocolate has traditionally been seen as being something of an indulgence, but consumer demand for healthy alternatives has even stretched as far as this cocoa delight. As well as health, premium products are on the up, as is origin chocolate. So what new products are manufacturers and suppliers offering?Despite the ...
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Reporting in
== Jim Winship ==director, British Sandwich AssociationWhile the uncertainties of the past few weeks may be causing doom and gloom in the city, the bakers and sandwich industry should be able to derive some positives, not least with the city slickers having to forego corporate lunches in favour of ...
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Seasonal seller
Pumpkins are believed to have originated in North America. Seeds have been found in Mexico dating back to before 5000 BC, but the name is derived from the Greek word "pepon", which means large melon. Native American Indians used pumpkin as a staple in their diets before the pilgrims landed.Although ...
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Tipped for the top
It was an evening to celebrate! Over 800 of the top bakers and confectioners, together with ingredients and equipment suppliers gathered to enjoy an evening of fun.It all began with a champagne reception, sponsored by Warbur-tons, then everyone was called to dinner in the glittering Great Room. After the welcome ...
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Co-op: own-label move for in-store bakery
The Co-op is rolling out its re-launching its entire range of in-store bakery products into its own brand, and revamping its in-store bakeries. The change will take effect from 6 October. It means that Co-op’s ISB products will have to meet strict guidelines, be made with only free-range eggs and ...
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Slow Bread group formed
Slow Bread, a new concept based on the criteria of Slow Food, will be taken to the food event Terre Madre (Mother Earth) in Italy in October. The project is the first to arise out of a UK food producer community of bakers, millers, cereal growers and cookery teachers who ...
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CinnZeo rolls out
Canadian cinnamon roll bakery brand CinnZeo has opened its first franchise at the Spindles Shopping Centre in Oldham, Lancashire. The 55 sq metre bakery-cum café outlet will sell freshly-baked cinnamon rolls and there are plans to roll out a further six within the next year. Possible locations are The Arndale ...
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Ethical move for Costa
Costa Coffee now sells coffee made with beans from Rainforest Alliance certified farms in every one of it 785 UK stores. The coffee chain will buy almost 1,500 tonnes of green beans, which is 30% of its annual requirements from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Costa and the Rainforest Alliance are ...
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Warburtons launches TV ad campaign
Warburtons’ latest TV ad campaign will air for the first time this Saturday (4 October) on satellite and terrestrial TV.The 60-second ad will describe Warburtons as "Britain’s favourite family baker", depicting a businessman visiting Britain for the first time. Shorter, 10-second clips will support the minute-long ad, while press ads ...
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Former Sayers bakery burns down
The former Sayers Bakery in Norris Green, Liverpool was severely damaged by fire on Sunday 28 September in a suspected arson attack. Firefighters arrived at the bakery just after 8pm and it took thirteen fire crews to control the flames. Police were forced to seal off the road and neighbouring ...
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NAMB plans action group for craft sector
The National Associations of Master Bakers (NAMB) is hoping to create an ‘action group’ with the hope of redressing certain perceptions of the craft baking industry. A statement from the NAMB said: “In recent years the craft bakery sector has come under pressure from many fronts. This has led to many companies struggling and a poor perception of the industry to customers, government and potential employees.”
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BSB autumn conference
The British Society of Baking’s Autumn conference is to be held on 6 and 7 October at Coombe Abbey Hotel in Binley, Coventry. The programme of events includes the Annual General Meeting on Monday 6 at 5pm. This will be followed by a drinks reception at 7.30pm and dinner at ...
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Café+ show to boost your business
Visitors to Café+, the café, sandwich and coffee shop show organised by British Baker’s publisher William Reed Business Media (WRBM), will benefit from top business-building advice in an exclusive seminar. Shopper research retail consultancy him! will run a workshop which will help show attendees exploit all the opportunities available to them.
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Finsbury prelims reveal strong growth
All-round bakery manufacturer Finsbury Foods’ has experienced a group revenue increase of 53.9% to £169 million. The preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2008 show the company has achieved strong growth in each of its subsidiaries with like for like sales up 13%. Adjusted pre-tax profit stood at £7.7 million compared to £4.6 million last year.
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Tesco to sell non-standard loaves
Tesco is introducing three loaves in non-standard sizes ahead of anticipated changes to EU laws.The supermarket giant will sell a 300g loaf aimed at single households, a family-sized "weekender" loaf of 1,000g and a 600g loaf for small families.Current laws stipulate bread sold in the UK above 300g must be ...
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Low-cost range for Tesco
Tesco is hoping for a slice of the action in the discount store market with a new low-cost range, to include bakery products. The supermarket undertook research earlier this summer, quizzing 20,000 people and found that UK consumers’ top concern is price. In response to this Tesco is aim to ...