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Dean’s sees profits regain momentum
Following a drop in pre-tax earnings for 2005/06, shortbread manufacturer Dean’s of Huntly has regained its profit momentum and has improved sales by close to 10% in 2006/07, MD Bill Dean told British Baker.For the financial year ending June 30, profits were likely to be "on a par" with the ...
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Irish firm picks up Musgrave listing
A Northern Irish bakery has extended its range with retail group Musgrave SuperValu- Centra (MSVC).Graham’s Home Bakery, based in Dromore, is to supply its ’Pick Me’ brand to all of Northern Ireland’s SuperValu and Centra stores. The range includes tray bakes, small cakes and muffins and it is estimated the ...
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Irish firm picks up Musgrave listing
A Northern Irish bakery has extended its range with retail group Musgrave SuperValu- Centra (MSVC).Graham’s Home Bakery, based in Dromore, is to supply its ’Pick Me’ brand to all of Northern Ireland’s SuperValu and Centra stores. The range includes tray bakes, small cakes and muffins and it is estimated the ...
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Greggs reports positive sales for spring season
Greggs said this week that like-for-like sales were up in the 18 weeks to May 5, due to increased footfall and favourable weather conditions.It has also benefited from an increase in the number of shops trading on Sundays, it said at its AGM in Newcastle on Monday. Chairman Derek Netherton ...
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Greggs reports positive sales for spring season
Greggs said this week that like-for-like sales were up in the 18 weeks to May 5, due to increased footfall and favourable weather conditions.It has also benefited from an increase in the number of shops trading on Sundays, it said at its AGM in Newcastle on Monday. Chairman Derek Netherton ...
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Young guns
The bakery student population converged on Blackpool on the recent May Day weekend with one thing on its mind. And that was impressing its elders with superlative bakery products - from wired sugarflowers to vegetarian pastries, chocolate wedding cakes and oven-bottom Coburg loaves.The youngsters came from nine bakery colleges around ...
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Young guns
The bakery student population converged on Blackpool on the recent May Day weekend with one thing on its mind. And that was impressing its elders with superlative bakery products - from wired sugarflowers to vegetarian pastries, chocolate wedding cakes and oven-bottom Coburg loaves.The youngsters came from nine bakery colleges around ...
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i-Bread model
F irst there was the iMac. Then came the muggers’ favourite, the iPod. Soon, if you take a long run-up and leap across the supermarket from electricals to in-store, you may find i-Bread. But far from being a bizarrely-conceived bready gadget - you can’t, or probably shouldn’t, walk down the ...
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i-Bread model
F irst there was the iMac. Then came the muggers’ favourite, the iPod. Soon, if you take a long run-up and leap across the supermarket from electricals to in-store, you may find i-Bread. But far from being a bizarrely-conceived bready gadget - you can’t, or probably shouldn’t, walk down the ...
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Ingredients watch
In today’s increasingly health-conscious society, consumers are becoming more aware of the provenance of foods and the ingredients they contain. As a result, products that are perceived to have associated health benefits are growing rapidly in popularity. Manufacturers are responding to this consumer demand in a number of ways ...
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Ingredients watch
In today’s increasingly health-conscious society, consumers are becoming more aware of the provenance of foods and the ingredients they contain. As a result, products that are perceived to have associated health benefits are growing rapidly in popularity. Manufacturers are responding to this consumer demand in a number of ways ...
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May19 - 20 Basic BreadmakingLocation: Panary, DorsetContact, tel: 01722 341 447email: info@panary.co.uk21 - 22 Essential Skills For Working with ChocolateLocation: The Slattery School of Excellence, ManchesterContact, tel: 0161 7679303email: school@slattery.co.uk23 Advanced Skills for Working with ChocolateLocation: The Slattery School of Excellence, ManchesterContact, tel: 0161 767930323 - 24 Caffè CultureLocation: ...
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MAY - JULY
May19 - 20 Basic BreadmakingLocation: Panary, DorsetContact, tel: 01722 341 447email: info@panary.co.uk21 - 22 Essential Skills For Working with ChocolateLocation: The Slattery School of Excellence, ManchesterContact, tel: 0161 7679303email: school@slattery.co.uk23 Advanced Skills for Working with ChocolateLocation: The Slattery School of Excellence, ManchesterContact, tel: 0161 767930323 - 24 Caffè CultureLocation: ...
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Quote of the week
Whenever a Pepsi is purchased, our consu-mers will be led on a journey of discovery - Bruno Gruwez, marketing director of Pepsi Beverages UK on the wonders ofdrinking his sparkling cola brand
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Quote of the week
Whenever a Pepsi is purchased, our consu-mers will be led on a journey of discovery - Bruno Gruwez, marketing director of Pepsi Beverages UK on the wonders ofdrinking his sparkling cola brand
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Rule review
Labelling, waste treatment, fortification and saturated fat are on the EU legislative agenda, as parliamentary officer Chris Dabner told the NA conference earlier this month.EU review of food labelling proposalsThe EU is proposing mandatory nutrition labelling on all pre-packed food; an extension of country-of-origin labelling; and improved label clarity."This will ...
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Rule review
Labelling, waste treatment, fortification and saturated fat are on the EU legislative agenda, as parliamentary officer Chris Dabner told the NA conference earlier this month.EU review of food labelling proposalsThe EU is proposing mandatory nutrition labelling on all pre-packed food; an extension of country-of-origin labelling; and improved label clarity."This will ...
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Rising stars
While the nation’s appetite for fresh bread is as healthy as ever, a long-term career as a baker is not often considered by today’s younger generation, but that’s a trend Sainsbury’s is looking to reverse with its Bakery Apprenticeship scheme.So, what advantage does a major multiple like Sainsbury’s gain from ...
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Rising stars
While the nation’s appetite for fresh bread is as healthy as ever, a long-term career as a baker is not often considered by today’s younger generation, but that’s a trend Sainsbury’s is looking to reverse with its Bakery Apprenticeship scheme.So, what advantage does a major multiple like Sainsbury’s gain from ...
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Where Price PriceChange 52-weeklisted (pence) (pence)in penceLowHigh08.05.07 15.05.07Food retailersGreggs ...