All British Baker articles in October 2008
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Sign of the times
Front-of-pack nutritional labelling is one of the few catering legislations that bakery retailers usually don’t have to worry about. And with food hygiene, staffing, taxes and other legal paperwork to deal with, it’s an issue few would voluntarily add to their tasks.Legally, any pre-packed food product comes under the Food ...
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In Short
== Polish opportunity ==According to the British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC), Poland imports food and drink worth around £5.3bn, but only 2% comes from the UK (around £93m). Opportunities for Britain to export to Poland will be discussed at the British Polish Agrifood Forum, held by the BPCC, in ...
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In Short
== Polish opportunity ==According to the British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC), Poland imports food and drink worth around £5.3bn, but only 2% comes from the UK (around £93m). Opportunities for Britain to export to Poland will be discussed at the British Polish Agrifood Forum, held by the BPCC, in ...
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Seasonal seller
Potatoes are a very popular vegetable in Europe and were first cultivated by the Incas, in Peru, 6,000 years ago. They were brought to Europe by the Spanish Conquistadors to impress Royalty in around 1570.Although they started out as an expensive and exotic food, they became part of the ...
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Seasonal seller
Potatoes are a very popular vegetable in Europe and were first cultivated by the Incas, in Peru, 6,000 years ago. They were brought to Europe by the Spanish Conquistadors to impress Royalty in around 1570.Although they started out as an expensive and exotic food, they became part of the ...
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Reporting in
== Kirk Hunter ==Chief executive, Scottish Association of Master BakersThe "R" word is now out in the open. From the Prime Minister down, officialdom acknowledges what every baker has known for months - we are in recession.The announcement this week that food sales have fallen in Britain ...
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Reporting in
== Kirk Hunter ==Chief executive, Scottish Association of Master BakersThe "R" word is now out in the open. From the Prime Minister down, officialdom acknowledges what every baker has known for months - we are in recession.The announcement this week that food sales have fallen in Britain ...
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Richemont razzamatazz
As the yellow Chinese dragon reared its head and the drumming of the band became more frenzied, passers-by stopped to stare at the spectacle threading its way through Manchester’s busy streets. Behind the dragon was a formation of British and overseas members of the International Richemont Club, on their way ...
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Richemont razzamatazz
As the yellow Chinese dragon reared its head and the drumming of the band became more frenzied, passers-by stopped to stare at the spectacle threading its way through Manchester’s busy streets. Behind the dragon was a formation of British and overseas members of the International Richemont Club, on their way ...
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Pick up a panini
With the much talked-about credit crunch and economic downturn now setting in and the dreaded ’R’ word about to reach our shores, consumers are having to be so much more careful about how they spend their hard-earned cash at lunchtimes, while still demanding to be well-fed and, most importantly, enjoying ...
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Pick up a panini
With the much talked-about credit crunch and economic downturn now setting in and the dreaded ’R’ word about to reach our shores, consumers are having to be so much more careful about how they spend their hard-earned cash at lunchtimes, while still demanding to be well-fed and, most importantly, enjoying ...
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Mouthing off
"We still think the sandwich will be recorded in the Guinness Book of Records because of all the evidence and footage that we will send them"- Iranian Parvin Shariati, organiser of a record attempt at creating the world’s biggest sandwich in Tehran, puts on a brave face ...
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Mantinga to manage Manoucher
Mantinga, the specialist bread company, is to distribute the Manoucher range of soft Mediterranean-style breads outside London and the M25.The line of eight handmade soft breads includes the pre-sliced Barbaree loaf for sandwiches, Basil Loaf, Fokachio, Garlic Loaf, Mediterranean Sunset, Summer Dreams and Persian Noon.Manoucher was set up by Iranian ...
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Mantinga to manage Manoucher
Mantinga, the specialist bread company, is to distribute the Manoucher range of soft Mediterranean-style breads outside London and the M25.The line of eight handmade soft breads includes the pre-sliced Barbaree loaf for sandwiches, Basil Loaf, Fokachio, Garlic Loaf, Mediterranean Sunset, Summer Dreams and Persian Noon.Manoucher was set up by Iranian ...
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Late payment relief urged for SMEs
As the economic downturn intensifies, small business groups are urging the government to do more to put a stop to late payments - a problem keenly felt by many bakeries.Earlier this month, the government introduced an emergency package of measures to support small businesses, including a pledge that public bodies ...
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Late payment relief urged for SMEs
As the economic downturn intensifies, small business groups are urging the government to do more to put a stop to late payments - a problem keenly felt by many bakeries.Earlier this month, the government introduced an emergency package of measures to support small businesses, including a pledge that public bodies ...
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Irwin’s takes the plunge on loaf sizes
Irwin’s Bakery is a slice ahead of the game in Northern Ireland, with the launch of its new bread sizes. These come in advance of a new EU directive in April 2009, which will see bread weight restrictions lifted.Irwin’s, based in Co Armagh, is bringing in new, smaller loaf sizes ...
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Irwin’s takes the plunge on loaf sizes
Irwin’s Bakery is a slice ahead of the game in Northern Ireland, with the launch of its new bread sizes. These come in advance of a new EU directive in April 2009, which will see bread weight restrictions lifted.Irwin’s, based in Co Armagh, is bringing in new, smaller loaf sizes ...
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Going with the flow
Advances in flow-wrap technology are set to benefit bakery businesses, providing greater flexibility and ensuring high-quality display packs.Managing director of Ulma Packaging Derek Paterson says it is "vital to ensure the packaging machine is versatile enough to handle a wide range of bakery product sizes and shapes" and advises bakeries ...
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Going with the flow
Advances in flow-wrap technology are set to benefit bakery businesses, providing greater flexibility and ensuring high-quality display packs.Managing director of Ulma Packaging Derek Paterson says it is "vital to ensure the packaging machine is versatile enough to handle a wide range of bakery product sizes and shapes" and advises bakeries ...