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International Richemont gathering
The British Richemont Club will host a three-day meeting of international members from 27 to 29 September.British president Dawn van Rensburg of Gerrards Confec-tioners of North Wales, together with John Slattery of Manchester-based Slattery Patissier & Chocolatier and Liz Davidson of Classic Celebration Cake of Stockport have spent two ...
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Jus-Rol gets into shapes
Puff pastry supplier Jus-Rol has launched ’Shape It Up’, whereby bakers can source ideas and recipes using Jus-Rol’s three different pastry shapes - oval, round and square. Jus-Rol’s Puff Pastry Shapes are pre-rolled, cut to size and defrost in a few minutes. Recipes include Cheese, Tomato & Bacon Wraps, Chicken ...
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Glisten results shine as it grows snacks investment
Snack and confectionery company Glisten’s latest financial results reveal a year of strong growth, with revenue for the year to 30 June rising 26% to £73.8m and pre-tax profit up 18% to £6.68m.Chief executive Paul Simmonds said the AIM-listed UK company, which owns premium and healthy snack brands including Fruitus, ...
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Going public
Even a tiny slice of the government’s estimated £2bn spend on food and catering in the public sector provides a mouth- watering prospect for bakery and ingredients suppliers.Alongside food safety, hygiene and healthy nutrition, one of the objectives of Defra’s Public Sector Food Procurement Initiative (PSFPI) is to "increase tenders ...
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Pantheon plays it hot
Pantheon has launched a new kettle to heat and store soups and casseroles. The PSK Soup Kettle heats up to 10 litres of liquid-based products, such as soup, sauces and casseroles. It then maintains them at the optimum serving temperature. The operator can alter the temperature dial, depending on usage.Only ...
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Your say: letter
How refreshing to find an easy-to-navigate website (www.thebakeryschool.com) that has been developed by two experienced baking industry giants!I had been following the progress of the project during the last couple of years, and have to admit to the usual scepticism we all can relate to. However, when testing out the ...
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NA’s seminar for managers
The National Association of Master Bakers (NA), supported by The Worshipful Company of Bakers, is running a seminar for newly appointed supervisors and managers on Wednesday 8 October 2008, at the Best Western Midland hotel, Derby. It will be delivered by Simon Johnstone, whose seminars have been reported as being ...
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Mouthing off
"She knows she has messed up bad"- a "senior police source" quoted in The Sun (and sounding like they’ve seen too many US cop shows), commenting after one of Tony Blair’s close protection officers left a surprise in a toilet for Starbucks staff: a Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol"I have to ...
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New sponsor for Summit
Dawn Foods will be sponsoring British Baker’s Baking Industry Summit 2008. This year’s summit, to be held in London on the 27 November, will cover all the essentials of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), with top speakers including Tesco, Asda and Greggs. "The summit looks set to stimulate interesting debates and ...
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Plant Product of the Year
Winner Eurobuns - SkinnyBaked DonutsMilton Keynes, BuckinghamshireEurobuns produces frozen American fast-food breads, part-baked French breads and scones and doughnuts for foodservice and retail clients across the UK. The bakery has seven high-tech lines and employs more than 400 staff.Its Americana Skinny Baked Donuts are described as having a light, ...
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Reporting in
My family bakery in Kent has just had its inspection, ready for work experience placements next year. This made me wonder how many bakers are taking up this worthwhile and rewarding opportunity.We have been involved with the local school work experience scheme for over 20 years. At first, the scheme ...
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Seasonal seller
Apples are almost certainly one of the first fruits to have been cultivated, although their origins are not clear. There are thought to be over 7,000 varieties of apple worldwide. The National Fruit Collection, at Brogdale Farm in Kent, has over 2,000 varieties in its collection and is thought to ...
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Secure supply
Soaring ingredients prices have been one of the talking points of the baking industry this year. With global demand increasing and speculation pushing prices higher, securing a reliable supply route is more challenging than ever for bakers.RM Curtis managing director Mark Setterfield, who has 20 years’ experience in ingredients sourcing, ...
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Consultancy roleNeill Hastie who retired from Greggs after almost 30 years, has set up a consultancy for the baking industry. His specialities are ingredients through NPD, production, engineering, building, risk and overall project management. Contact him on 0191 378 1871 or email: neill.h@talktalk.netNana-Tom’s expandsThe Dorman Museum in Middlesbrough is now ...
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Enzyme price riseAB Enzymes is increasing the price of most of its baking, food and speciality enzyme products by 10%, with immediate effect. All prior contracts will be honoured and are unaffected by the increase. Eric Marks, vice-president of business operations, said: "The price rises are necessary to cover part ...
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Organic winnersGloucestershire’s Hobbs House bakery has won the Baked Goods category for its Wild White loaf in the Soil Association’s Organic Food Awards. The Cakes, Puddings, Biscuits and Confectionery category was won by Judges Bakery in Hastings, East Sussex, for its macaroons.Fosters’ awardA director of Fosters Bakery has been awarded ...
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Rubicon purchaseAG Barr has completed its acquisition of exotic fruit juice company Groupe Rubicon. The deal was completed for an initial cash consideration of £59.8m. The addition of Rubicon will enhance Barr’s customer base and diversify its portfolio.Greggs adds outletGreggs has opened a new shop in Yeovil, Somerset - the ...
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Fire rips through De Gustibus bakery
De Gustibus’s Oxfordshire bakery has been destroyed in a fire. The blaze ripped through the artisan baker’s Abingdon plant on Wednesday night (10 September), damaging most of the building before firefighters arrived. Owner Dan Schickentanz said: “Only the walls are left standing – the place is completely gutted.”
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Dawn’s Cakes at Bakers’ Fair North
Dawn Foods will be on hand at Bakers’ Fair North to keep hunger pangs at bay, by offering a cake and a hot cup of something to every visitor. Dawn are sponsoring the refreshments section of the show, which is the UK’s only autumn exhibition for bakery companies, cafés and coffee shops, and will be giving attendees a free cake from its Adore and Sweet Bakery Snacks along with tea or coffee.
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NewsHovis reveals TV ad details
Hovis has revealed more details on its major TV campaign, which will be shown for the first time this Friday, 12 September. The ad, which was filmed in Liverpool with a cast of more than 750 extras, depicts the highs and lows experienced by Britain during Hovis’ existence.