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Wheat yields ‘highest on record’
A survey has found that the 2014 UK harvest for wheat has a record high yield, following “near perfect” growing conditions.

BAKO North Western raises £550 for Craft Bakers’ Week charity
BAKO North Western (BNW) has raised more than £550 for the Make-A-Wish foundation as part of Craft Bakers’ Week.

Andre Agassi fronts expansion plans for healthy Bistro-deli in UK
Health food brand Update 1 is to launch its first UK Low Carb Bistro-Deli in London this month.

UK in sight for Irish coffee retailer Insomnia
Irish coffee chain Insomnia will open its first UK outlet early in 2015.

Bidvest introduces new coffee brand package
Foodservice supplier Bidvest 3663 has launched a ‘full front of house’ coffee brand named Beans and Steam.

Sponge soaks up £300k eco revamp
Norfolk-based cake company Sponge, owned by Byfords, has just completed a £300,000 refurbishment on its bakery to make it more eco-friendly.

Italy fights against labelling system
Italy has won a ruling from the European Commission that the traffic light system is overly ‘simplistic.’

Morrisons takes on discounters with loyalty card
Morrisons is to launch a new loyalty card scheme in a bid to climb back up the ranks in the supermarket battles.

Cake firm launches nostalgic ranges
Exquisite Handmade Cakes, based in Leeds, will launch cocktail and sweet shop cake ranges early next year.

Clam’s Cakes set to hit £1m turnover
Handmade cake supplier Clam’s Cakes has predicted a turnover of £1m this year, after expanding into larger premises in Ebbw Vale, Wales.
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