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Warm weather set to take toll on EU wheat yields
EU crop yields have been revised downwards following unusually warm and dry weather in much of Europe.
Deliveroo creates bee-friendly picnic
Food delivery service Deliveroo has created what it claims is a bee-friendly picnic menu – complete with bread crusts that can be used to grow plants.
Kalsec’s boss to chair UK Flavour Association
Kalsec Europe managing director James Smith has been named chairman of the UK Flavour Association.
Revealed: five trends shaping bakery in 2018
Bakery supplier Puratos outlined some of the key trends shaping bakery in 2018 and beyond, as it celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Satin Crème Cake range last week (14 June).
WJFG buys foodservice ingredients firm Wellocks
Jacksons Bakery owner William Jackson Food Group (WJFG) has acquired foodservice ingredients business Wellocks.
Bavarian baker opens pretzel shop in Bolton
A self-taught artisan baker has opened a bakery in Greater Manchester after spotting a gap in the market for Bavarian baked goods including homemade pretzels.
Burton’s overhauls Minis to hit 100 calories per serve
Burton’s Biscuit Company is to reformat its core Minis product lines in support of the Public Health England’s (PHE) 100-calorie snack initiative.
Bake Off: The Professionals – Episode 7
Cue the madness – the craziness that Bake Off: The Professionals induces in its contestants and the musical stylings of Suggs and crew.
Finnish crops systems could boost UK farm efficiency
Adopting a min-till or no-till arable system – sewing onto residues of the previous crop without loosening topsoil – could help British farmers improve efficiency, according to AHDB.
Baked goods account for more of kids’ sugar intake than soft drinks
Cakes, biscuits and other baked goods account for almost a quarter of children’s sugar intake, according to government body Public Health England.
Pecan Deluxe Candy staff support cancer charity fund
Inclusions supplier Pecan Deluxe Candy has raised more than £3,500 for a cancer charity.
Do you have your tickets for bakery’s biggest night?
Make sure you’ve got your place booked for the biggest night in the baking industry calendar.
Does foodservice decline herald a new recession?
A drop in the foodservice market could be a sign of a new recession, analysts have warned.
Palethorpes Bakery opens £1.3m distribution centre
Chilled savoury pastry supplier Palethorpes Bakery has created 100 jobs with the opening of a £1.3m distribution centre at its site in Market Drayton, Shropshire.
Costa releases rainbow cups to celebrate Pride
Costa Coffee is celebrating Pride across the UK with the release of its first-ever rainbow-coloured coffee cups.
Bread delivery triggers bomb scare at restaurant
Police descended on a London restaurant after a mix-up over a bread delivery sparked a bomb scare.
Greggs revamps sandwich range and adds vegan wrap
Greggs has unveiled six additions to its sandwich range, including its first-ever vegan sandwich.
Brioche Pasquier expands biscotte with new shapes
Two new shapes have been added to Brioche Pasquier’s range of premium biscottes.
New fipronil contamination brings call for egg testing
UK egg processing trade body British Lion Egg Processors is urging for random testing of imported eggs and egg products in the wake of a new European fipronil contamination.
International space bread project now has UK partner
A project to bring fresh bread to those working in space has teamed up with Leicester University.
Central Foods appoints new development manager
Frozen food distributor Central Foods has appointed Richard Clegg as business development manager.
Kudos secures US deal for sodium bicarb replacer
Shropshire-based Kudos Blends is bringing its sodium bicarbonate replacement potassium bicarbonate to the US.
Yorkshire bakery raises £12k via crowdfunding
Malton-based Zuzu’s Bakery is set to expand its operations after raising more than £12,000 via a crowdfunding campaign.
Bake Off: The Professionals – Episode Six
This episode of Bake Off: The Professionals is brought to you by the letter ‘f’. What does ‘f’ stand for? Friendship, of course.
Border Biscuits is named SFDEA Business of the Year
Border Biscuits has been declared Business of the Year at the 2018 Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards – and also took the gong for Brand Success of the Year.
Whitworth Bros scoops Tanker Operator of the Year award
East Midlands flour miller Whitworth Bros has taken the top prize at this year’s Tip-Ex/Tank-Ex Show.
Nairn’s rolls out ‘Good Gut Feeling’ campaign
Oatcake producer Nairn’s has teamed up with four digestive health ambassadors to release the ‘Good Gut Feeling’ campaign.
Six-year-old designs gateau for Patisserie Valerie
Patisserie Valerie’s latest limited-edition gateau was conceived by the winner of its Junior Baker drawing competition.
Mrs Crimble’s launches biggest on-pack promotion
Gluten-free brand Mrs Crimble’s has launched its biggest ever on-pack promotion.
Ginsters boss on new look and sector challenges
Ginsters of Cornwall is launching a new look as part of plans to make savoury pastries more relevant to modern consumers.
Buckingham Palace seeks skilled pastry chef
Buckingham Palace is searching for a new pastry chef, who will oversee culinary operations for both individual family members and state events.
Tesco rolls out flamingo celebration cake
Tesco has jumped on the flamingo bandwagon with a new addition to its celebration cake range.
Manufacturers gear up for World Cup with bakery NPD
Bakery manufacturers are preparing for the World Cup to kick off with a host of footie-themed NPD.
Can apple by-product cut sugar and sat fat in cakes?
A Welsh consortium has secured £350,000 in funding for research into using an apple by-product to reduce levels of sugar and saturated fat in items such as cakes.
Ferrero launches Nutella piping bag for foodservice
Ferrero Foodservice is rolling out a 1kg Nutella Piping Bag for caterers and bakers.
Real Good Food aims to raise extra £1m funding
Renshaw and Haydens owner Real Good Food is hoping to raise £1m of extra working capital with an open share offer.
Brioche Pasquier rolls out six-strong macaron range
Brioche Pasquier has expanded its range of macarons for the foodservice industry with a six-strong ‘Notes Gourmandes’ collection.
Tell us about the stars of your Christmas range
We want to hear about the shining stars of your Christmas product range.
Pidy launches organic shortcrust pastry cases
Pidy is hoping to tap rising interest in organic food with the launch of organic shortcrust party tarts for the foodservice market.
Pictured at the new site are The Village Bakery directors Robin and Christien Jones
(Photo: The Village bakery )
The Village Bakery to open £12m gluten-free factory
The Village Bakery is ramping up its presence in the burgeoning free-from market with the development of a new £12m gluten-free factory and the launch of its own brand.
Baileys profiteroles launch exclusively in Iceland
Iceland has expanded its pastry offer with exclusive Baileys-branded profiteroles.
Pastries supplier Freshpack enters administration
Cheshire-based frozen pies and snacks manufacturer Freshpack has entered administration.
William Jackson sells Aunt Bessie’s to Nomad Foods
Jacksons Bakery owner William Jackson Food Group has sold its Aunt Bessie’s brand to Nomad Foods.
Aryzta expands line-up with fruit Danish pastries
Three new Danish pastries are being added to the Aryzta product range from the middle of next month.
Cherish Finden reveals chocolate trends for 2018
The celebrity chef says umami flavours and deconstructed desserts will prove popular this summer.
Price of supermarket loaf up 8.5% in past two years
The average price of a large loaf of wrapped bread in Britain’s supermarkets has risen from 94p in 2016 to £1.02 today.
Bake Off: The Professionals – Episode 5
The judges aren’t messing about this week. Armed with a ruler, they are expecting nothing less than perfection. With their often unattainably high standards, they may be a little disappointed.
Addo metal contamination fears sparks mass recall
Almost 60 products including Tesco and Wall’s lines have been recalled by manufacturer Addo Food Group over fears they may contain pieces of metal.
Cakes exports decline in first quarter of 2018
Cake exports have fallen more than 6% year on year, in contrast to a 5.5% increase in total sales of UK food and drink overseas.
Don’t miss the biggest date in the industry calendar!
The biggest night of the baking industry year is coming up – so make sure you’ve booked your place!
Warm weather set to take toll on EU wheat yields
EU crop yields have been revised downwards following unusually warm and dry weather in much of Europe.
Deliveroo creates bee-friendly picnic
Food delivery service Deliveroo has created what it claims is a bee-friendly picnic menu – complete with bread crusts that can be used to grow plants.
Kalsec’s boss to chair UK Flavour Association
Kalsec Europe managing director James Smith has been named chairman of the UK Flavour Association.
Revealed: five trends shaping bakery in 2018
Bakery supplier Puratos outlined some of the key trends shaping bakery in 2018 and beyond, as it celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Satin Crème Cake range last week (14 June).
WJFG buys foodservice ingredients firm Wellocks
Jacksons Bakery owner William Jackson Food Group (WJFG) has acquired foodservice ingredients business Wellocks.
Bavarian baker opens pretzel shop in Bolton
A self-taught artisan baker has opened a bakery in Greater Manchester after spotting a gap in the market for Bavarian baked goods including homemade pretzels.
Burton’s overhauls Minis to hit 100 calories per serve
Burton’s Biscuit Company is to reformat its core Minis product lines in support of the Public Health England’s (PHE) 100-calorie snack initiative.
Bake Off: The Professionals – Episode 7
Cue the madness – the craziness that Bake Off: The Professionals induces in its contestants and the musical stylings of Suggs and crew.
Finnish crops systems could boost UK farm efficiency
Adopting a min-till or no-till arable system – sewing onto residues of the previous crop without loosening topsoil – could help British farmers improve efficiency, according to AHDB.
Baked goods account for more of kids’ sugar intake than soft drinks
Cakes, biscuits and other baked goods account for almost a quarter of children’s sugar intake, according to government body Public Health England.
Pecan Deluxe Candy staff support cancer charity fund
Inclusions supplier Pecan Deluxe Candy has raised more than £3,500 for a cancer charity.
Do you have your tickets for bakery’s biggest night?
Make sure you’ve got your place booked for the biggest night in the baking industry calendar.
Does foodservice decline herald a new recession?
A drop in the foodservice market could be a sign of a new recession, analysts have warned.
Palethorpes Bakery opens £1.3m distribution centre
Chilled savoury pastry supplier Palethorpes Bakery has created 100 jobs with the opening of a £1.3m distribution centre at its site in Market Drayton, Shropshire.
Costa releases rainbow cups to celebrate Pride
Costa Coffee is celebrating Pride across the UK with the release of its first-ever rainbow-coloured coffee cups.
Bread delivery triggers bomb scare at restaurant
Police descended on a London restaurant after a mix-up over a bread delivery sparked a bomb scare.
Greggs revamps sandwich range and adds vegan wrap
Greggs has unveiled six additions to its sandwich range, including its first-ever vegan sandwich.
Brioche Pasquier expands biscotte with new shapes
Two new shapes have been added to Brioche Pasquier’s range of premium biscottes.
New fipronil contamination brings call for egg testing
UK egg processing trade body British Lion Egg Processors is urging for random testing of imported eggs and egg products in the wake of a new European fipronil contamination.
International space bread project now has UK partner
A project to bring fresh bread to those working in space has teamed up with Leicester University.
Central Foods appoints new development manager
Frozen food distributor Central Foods has appointed Richard Clegg as business development manager.
Kudos secures US deal for sodium bicarb replacer
Shropshire-based Kudos Blends is bringing its sodium bicarbonate replacement potassium bicarbonate to the US.
Yorkshire bakery raises £12k via crowdfunding
Malton-based Zuzu’s Bakery is set to expand its operations after raising more than £12,000 via a crowdfunding campaign.
Bake Off: The Professionals – Episode Six
This episode of Bake Off: The Professionals is brought to you by the letter ‘f’. What does ‘f’ stand for? Friendship, of course.
Border Biscuits is named SFDEA Business of the Year
Border Biscuits has been declared Business of the Year at the 2018 Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards – and also took the gong for Brand Success of the Year.
Whitworth Bros scoops Tanker Operator of the Year award
East Midlands flour miller Whitworth Bros has taken the top prize at this year’s Tip-Ex/Tank-Ex Show.
Nairn’s rolls out ‘Good Gut Feeling’ campaign
Oatcake producer Nairn’s has teamed up with four digestive health ambassadors to release the ‘Good Gut Feeling’ campaign.
Six-year-old designs gateau for Patisserie Valerie
Patisserie Valerie’s latest limited-edition gateau was conceived by the winner of its Junior Baker drawing competition.
Mrs Crimble’s launches biggest on-pack promotion
Gluten-free brand Mrs Crimble’s has launched its biggest ever on-pack promotion.
Ginsters boss on new look and sector challenges
Ginsters of Cornwall is launching a new look as part of plans to make savoury pastries more relevant to modern consumers.
Buckingham Palace seeks skilled pastry chef
Buckingham Palace is searching for a new pastry chef, who will oversee culinary operations for both individual family members and state events.
Tesco rolls out flamingo celebration cake
Tesco has jumped on the flamingo bandwagon with a new addition to its celebration cake range.
Manufacturers gear up for World Cup with bakery NPD
Bakery manufacturers are preparing for the World Cup to kick off with a host of footie-themed NPD.
Can apple by-product cut sugar and sat fat in cakes?
A Welsh consortium has secured £350,000 in funding for research into using an apple by-product to reduce levels of sugar and saturated fat in items such as cakes.
Ferrero launches Nutella piping bag for foodservice
Ferrero Foodservice is rolling out a 1kg Nutella Piping Bag for caterers and bakers.
Real Good Food aims to raise extra £1m funding
Renshaw and Haydens owner Real Good Food is hoping to raise £1m of extra working capital with an open share offer.
Brioche Pasquier rolls out six-strong macaron range
Brioche Pasquier has expanded its range of macarons for the foodservice industry with a six-strong ‘Notes Gourmandes’ collection.
Tell us about the stars of your Christmas range
We want to hear about the shining stars of your Christmas product range.
Pidy launches organic shortcrust pastry cases
Pidy is hoping to tap rising interest in organic food with the launch of organic shortcrust party tarts for the foodservice market.
The Village Bakery to open £12m gluten-free factory
The Village Bakery is ramping up its presence in the burgeoning free-from market with the development of a new £12m gluten-free factory and the launch of its own brand.
Baileys profiteroles launch exclusively in Iceland
Iceland has expanded its pastry offer with exclusive Baileys-branded profiteroles.
Pastries supplier Freshpack enters administration
Cheshire-based frozen pies and snacks manufacturer Freshpack has entered administration.
William Jackson sells Aunt Bessie’s to Nomad Foods
Jacksons Bakery owner William Jackson Food Group has sold its Aunt Bessie’s brand to Nomad Foods.
Aryzta expands line-up with fruit Danish pastries
Three new Danish pastries are being added to the Aryzta product range from the middle of next month.
Cherish Finden reveals chocolate trends for 2018
The celebrity chef says umami flavours and deconstructed desserts will prove popular this summer.
Price of supermarket loaf up 8.5% in past two years
The average price of a large loaf of wrapped bread in Britain’s supermarkets has risen from 94p in 2016 to £1.02 today.
Bake Off: The Professionals – Episode 5
The judges aren’t messing about this week. Armed with a ruler, they are expecting nothing less than perfection. With their often unattainably high standards, they may be a little disappointed.
Addo metal contamination fears sparks mass recall
Almost 60 products including Tesco and Wall’s lines have been recalled by manufacturer Addo Food Group over fears they may contain pieces of metal.
Cakes exports decline in first quarter of 2018
Cake exports have fallen more than 6% year on year, in contrast to a 5.5% increase in total sales of UK food and drink overseas.
Don’t miss the biggest date in the industry calendar!
The biggest night of the baking industry year is coming up – so make sure you’ve booked your place!
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