All British Baker articles in October 2011 – Page 5

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September retail sales figure see fillip

2011-10-11T00:00:00Z

Retail sales saw a slight increase of 0.3% last month, according to the latest figures.
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Warburtons to sell its products in Europe

2011-10-11T00:00:00Z

Warburtons has unveiled an ambitious plan to sell its products in Europe.
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Bakery makes charitable donation

2011-10-11T00:00:00Z

Luke Evans Bakery has donated its age in pound coins to a local charity, in celebration of National Craft Bakers’ Week, which took place last month.
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First graduates from School of Artisan Food

2011-10-11T00:00:00Z

The School of Artisan Food held its first graduation ceremony on last Thursday (6 October), which recognised a group of newly qualified bakers, butchers and cheesemakers.
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Analysts weigh in on Premier Foods

2011-10-11T00:00:00Z

A clutch of City analysts have downgraded their predictions for food manufacturer Premier Foods in the light of last week’s profit warning by the company.
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Premier issues profit warning

2011-10-10T00:00:00Z

Premier Foods has issued another profit warning as the fall-out from its dispute with Tesco earlier this year continues to manifest itself.
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Sainsbury’s to “Brand match” rivals

2011-10-10T00:00:00Z

Sainsbury’s has pledged to match thousands of prices at rivals Tesco and Asda - as the price war between the UK’s leading supermarkets increases.
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Muffins and cakes blasted for salt content

2011-10-10T00:00:00Z

Last month it was bread - and now it is the turn of cakes, muffins and scones to be criticised for their salt content.
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Unifine’s star turn

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

Unifine Food & Bake Ingredients has launched two new products for Christmas this year. A white chocolate shooting star, complete with a chocolate vapour trail, and a Golden Star have joined its portfolio.The star, which has a golden centre set on a traditional chocolate base, has a raised edge to ...
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In Short

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

Bakery goods on Tesco price drop listOver 50 bakery products have been included in Tesco’s latest promotion, known as The Big Price Drop. The list of products was released as BB went to press. Branded and own-brand loaves, bagels and croissants were just some of the items set to ...
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In Short

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

Denmark implements first saturated fat taxDenmark has introduced what is believed to be the world’s first ’fat tax’ on products such as pizza and pastries. Foods that contain more than 2.3% saturated fat are now subject to a tax of £1.84 per kilo of fat in a governmental move to ...
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In Short

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

Lees stays aheadLees Foods has predicted its full year pre-tax profit will be ahead of expectations despite the rising cost of raw materials. The group, which owns confectionery manufacturer Lees of Scotland and Waverley Bakery, reported that sales had increased by 6% in the six months to 30 June, ...
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Seasonal sortie

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

Raymond Blanc’s bakery and patisserie chain Maison Blanc has unveiled a host of new products to tempt consumers for the remainder of 2011.Its autumn/winter range will see the addition of a ’moelleux’ a chocolate sponge infused with orange, with a rich chocolate centre available in both small or ...
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Reporting in

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

Phil OrfordChief executive, Forum of Private BusinessThe Forum of Private Business is sending politicians on ’work experience’ placements to find out about the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses including Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Letwin, who spent time at West Dorset pie shop, Bridport Gourmet Pies.For the past couple ...
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Report

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

Shoppers are turning to brands despite the weakened consumer confidence, according to research. The IGD ShopperTrack found that more than a third, or 35% of shoppers, said it was very important to them that the food and groceries they bought had been "made by a company that specialises in ...
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Ray of sunshine at show

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

Gb Plange launched its Energie Solpan Bread Mix at Bakers’ Fair in Bolton last Sunday (2 October). The bread has a distinctive corn crust topping, and a natural golden yellow crumb, said the firm. The bread contains golden pieces of corn and is also enriched with vitamin D hence ...
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Mouthing off

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

"Many of us believe it is an essential and healthy part of our diet. But can we now afford to ignore the barrage of evidence which accuses our daily bread of contributing to a whole host of diseases?"Once again in its continual barrage of ’good for you, bad for you’ ...
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It’s naan sense

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

In times of economic hardship, plenty of stories emerge on how much local councils spend on biscuits, for example, each year usually some horrifying figure. But how would you feel if your local civil servants took it upon themselves to build a giant chopping board and six-metre wide oven, ...
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UB prepares for festivities

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

United Biscuits (UB) has unveiled its festive selection, which features three new biscuit ranges, four new cake products and four bagged snack launches.McVitie’s Cake Company is moving UB’s Temptations brand into the cake market for the first time, with the launch of Temptations Swirl a chocolate sponge filled with ...
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Winning event

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

More than 550 visitors descended on Bolton Arena last Sunday for the first combined autumn Bakers’ and Butchers’ Fair. The fifth annual Bakers’ Fair Autumn was a great success, featuring a wide range of exhibitors, interesting and informative stage demonstrations and talks, the Richemont Club of Great Britain’s eight annual ...