All British Baker articles in October 2014
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News
Halloween’s scariest cakes
Bakers around the country have been preparing for a spooktacular Halloween, so we thought we’d round up the most gruesome cakes on Twitter this year.
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News
Le Cordon Bleu patisserie courses attract more men
Renowned culinary school Le Cordon Bleu London has noted a dramatic rise in the number of men applying for patisserie courses year on year.
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News
Wheat grower of the year announced
A Cheltenham farmer has won this year’s Nabim/HGCA Milling Wheat Challenge.
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News
Greggs joins Prompt Payment advisory board
Greggs bakery has been appointed to a new advisory board, designed to help strengthen the official code for businesses to follow when dealing with suppliers.
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Product News
Warburtons invests £750k in new bread offering
Warburtons has added a new line of more premium everyday loaves to its bread range.
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News
Starbucks sees 5% LFL sales growth in Q4 with UK at forefront
Coffee giant Starbucks has reported a 5% rise in global like-for-like sales with a “particularly strong performance in the UK” in Q4.
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Peyton and Byrne invests £1m in new central bakery
TV Judge Oliver Peyton, of Peyton and Byrne, is to make a £1m investment in a new 18,000sq ft central bakery.
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Coffee chains gain top scores in social media study
Coffee chains Starbucks and Costa Coffee have come out on top in a list of how well brands engage with their UK social media users.
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News
Hovis chief executive to leave business
Chief executive of Hovis Bob Spooner has resigned his post to take up an opportunity abroad.
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News
Jobs hit as Asian bakery is liquidated
A Manchester Asian bakery has gone into liquidation, resulting in the loss of 18 jobs.
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News
Tesco probed by Serious Fraud Office
Tesco has confirmed it is under investigation from the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
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Paul UK opens first site outside the capital
French artisan bakery Paul UK is to open its first shop outside London, as the beginning of a brand roll-out.
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Opinion
Gerhard’s blog: Spitalfields is open
Following a quick brush with some TV stars, Gerhard Jenne celebrates the opening of the firm’s new shop in Spitalfields I
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Product News
Biscuiteers signs licensing deal with Warner Bros
London biscuit company The Biscuiteers has signed a deal with Warner Bros. Consumer Products UK & Ireland for a range of iced biscuits, cupcakes and cakes, inspired by popular blockbusters.
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News
Tate & Lyle announces new non-executive director
Ingredients manufacturer Tate & Lyle has appointed Paul Foreman as new non-executive director.
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News
Canadian coffee shop comes to the UK
Canada-based coffee shop Second Cup is to open in Manchester today, as part of global expansion plans.
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Product News
Kate’s Cakes hit Tesco shelves
Cake brand Kate’s Cakes has launched its new square cake product range into Tesco stores nationwide.
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Product News
Boots to stock DS-gluten free snacks
Gluten-free company DS-gluten free has announced it will be launching into Boots retailers with immediate effect.
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News
Supermarkets top ‘most authentic’ brands list
Marks & Spencer and Tesco have topped the UK’s most ‘authentic’ brands list.
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Product News
Pie firm strikes first supermarket deal
Paul’s Pies has secured its first supermarket listing in 20 Asda supermarkets.