All British Baker articles in October 2008 – Page 6
-
News
Warburtons is second in brand value charts
Warburtons’ “rare” growth has seen it extend its reach over Hovis as the second most valuable UK grocery brands, with a brand value of £583m. “It is rare for a brand to continue to grow from a large base at such a pace as Warburtons,” commented independent brand valuation consultancy, ...
-
News
Reserve your Baking Industry Summit place now
There is only one month left to register for the Baking Industry Summit 2008, on 27 November, so make sure you reserve your delegate place now. The Summit, which will focus on the essentials of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), is taking place at One Great George Street, London, and will ...
-
News
Bertinet Kitchen wins tourism award
The Bertinet Kitchen cookery school in Bath has won the Tourism Experience of the Year award in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2008/09.The Bertinet Kitchen offers a number of training courses, including a 5-day programme covering an introduction to breadmaking, Italian breads and slow doughs and sourdoughs. The school ...
-
News
NAMB & California Raisins’ Christmas courses
The National Association of Master Bakers (NAMB) has teamed up with California Raisins to offer two one-day craft courses for Christmas.The courses will be delivered by Ian Wilson of the Village Bakery at Slattery Patisserie & Chocolatier in Manchester on 5 November and at Bako Western in Cullompton, Devon, on ...
-
News
Lantmännen sells off fresh breads
Swedish group, Lantmännen has sold its fresh bread business, Lantmännen Färskbröd to Finland-based baked goods and confectionery company The Fazer Group.According to the The Fazer Group’s chief executive officer, Karste Slotte, the aqcuisition of Färskbröd would make Fazer the number two player in the Swedish bread market.Per Strömberg, Lantmännen president ...
-
News
Irwin’s takes the plunge on new bread sizes
Irwin’s Bakery is a slice ahead of the game, with the launch of its new bread sizes. These come in advance of a new EU directive in April 2009, which will see historical bread weight restrictions lifted. Irwin’s, based in Co. Armagh, is bringing in new smaller loaf sizes in ...
-
News
Bio company scoops innovation award
Cleveland Biotech has been named winner of the Field Service Innovation of the Year award at the 2008 Cooling Industry Awards. The accolade was given for the company’s Amnite L600 FridgeFree product, which is a biological solution for clearing gel build-up in the drains of commercial refrigeration units.“The awards recognise ...
-
News
Britvic revenue jumps ahead
Britvic has seen its revenue increase 29.3% to £926.5m for the 52 weeks to 28 September 2008, compared with the same 07/08 period. The figures incorporate a full 52-week contribution from Britvic Ireland of £200.7m.The sales in its Great Britain & International division represent a 4.8% increase over the 52 ...
-
News
Sales up for Costa
Costa Coffee’s sales increased 25.6% to £123.2 million according to parent company Whitbread’s interim results for the six months to 28 August 2008. Total profit was up 10.6% to £7.3 million year-on-year. Like-for-like sales growth has slowed, up 3.7% compared to 6.8% last year.
-
News
Irwin’s new bread sizes
Irwin’s Bakery are a slice ahead of the game, with the launch of its new bread sizes, ahead of a new EU directive in April 2009, which will see historical bread weight restrictions lifted.
-
News
Uniq’s sandwich sales slow
Marks & Spencer sandwich supplier Uniq said the growth of its sandwich division slowed significantly in the third quarter of the financial year. The European chilled convenience food group said growth in UK sandwich sales dropped from 13.1% in the first half to 2.1% in the third quarter.In a trading ...
-
News
Greggs grows sales
Greggs is shrugging off the effects of the credit crunch with a total sales increase of 6.7% in the 16 weeks to 4 October. The bakery retailer said sales growth slowed over weeks seven to 13, but have picked up again more recently. Poor weather, and more favourable 2007 conditions, ...
-
News
Allied revamps Kingsmill Wholemeal
Allied Bakeries has relaunched its Kingsmill Wholemeal loaf as Kingsmill Tasty Wholemeal. The loaf’s packaging will also get a new look to “promote a healthier, tastier image”, says AB, which is investing in a supporting press campaign to run throughout October and November.
-
News
Tipped for the top
It was an evening to celebrate! Over 800 of the top bakers and confectioners, together with ingredients and equipment suppliers gathered to enjoy an evening of fun.It all began with a champagne reception, sponsored by Warbur-tons, then everyone was called to dinner in the glittering Great Room. After the welcome ...
-
News
Seasonal seller
Pumpkins are believed to have originated in North America. Seeds have been found in Mexico dating back to before 5000 BC, but the name is derived from the Greek word "pepon", which means large melon. Native American Indians used pumpkin as a staple in their diets before the pilgrims landed.Although ...
-
News
Reporting in
== Jim Winship ==director, British Sandwich AssociationWhile the uncertainties of the past few weeks may be causing doom and gloom in the city, the bakers and sandwich industry should be able to derive some positives, not least with the city slickers having to forego corporate lunches in favour of ...
-
News
A question of taste
Chocolate has traditionally been seen as being something of an indulgence, but consumer demand for healthy alternatives has even stretched as far as this cocoa delight. As well as health, premium products are on the up, as is origin chocolate. So what new products are manufacturers and suppliers offering?Despite the ...
-
News
Sweet news
IngredientsA good ’short eating’ sweet pastry to line or block into foil cases.For the filling (makes 30 tarts using 4" cases)Whipping cream 900gMilk ...
-
News
Mouthing off
"We’re not taking the mick out of chavs, we love them. They don’t mind being called chavs - they’re proud of it and this is the drink for them. We always see them hanging round the town centre with their gold chains and baseball caps, eating sweeties and drinking energy ...
-
News
Wake up to the morning trade
It started with a few well-known chains offering breakfast muffins and pastries. But getting creative with breakfast can be a way to keep your cash tills ringing all day long. So whether it’s savoury muffins made with cheese and courgettes, or a stock of homemade jam to accompany your fresh ...