All British Baker articles in October 2017 – Page 5
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Product NewsFinsbury cuts sugar in Disney cakes range by 40%
Finsbury has reduced the sugar across its licensed Disney celebration cakes by 40%.
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NewsFive trends from the Cake & Bake Show 2017
From illusion cakes to boozy bakes, there was a host of trends on display at the Cake & Bake Show held at London’s ExCeL last weekend (6-8 October).
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NewsBakkavor reveals plans for £100m flotation
Prepared food giant Bakkavor is aiming to raise around £100m through a stock market flotation.
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Opinion‘Using smart technologies, engineers can pre-empt problems’
Robert Glass, global communications manager at ABB, details how predictive technologies can help bakery plant managers make the most of downtime
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NewsRational UK expands head office with Centre of Excellence
Oven manufacturer Rational UK has opened a new Centre of Excellence as part of an expansion of its UK head office.
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Product NewsCentral Foods introduces new Katerbake ranges to meet health demand
Frozen food distributor Central Foods is tapping the health trend with the launch of its Katerbake beetroot and pumpkin flavoured rolls and wraps.
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Product NewsPrices rise following drop in wheat meeting bread spec
Latest test results show a sharp decline in the proportion of wheat samples meeting full bread specification.
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Opinion‘To see young people’s faces when they make the best loaf or cake really gave me a buzz’
Dawn Gemmell, former assistant dean at the College of Food (Bakery) at University College Birmingham, on her love of bakery, and on winning Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry at last month’s Baking Industry Awards
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Opinion‘Our biggest challenge continues to be the protection and promotion of the nutritional benefits of bread’
Gordon Polson, director at the Federation of Bakers, looks at the organisation’s key achievements and challenges as it celebrates its 75th anniversary
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NewsFull of Eastern Promise: Soboro Bakery, Cambridge
Soboro Bakery made its world debut in the UK two months ago at The Lion Yard Shopping Centre, Cambridge.
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NewsGallery: Highlights from the Cake & Bake Show 2017
The Cake & Bake Show hit London’s ExCeL this weekend (6-8 October) showcasing the UK’s baking industry with celebrity experts, Bake Off alumni and sugar craft demonstrations. The show also included a ‘Best of British’ Cake Competition, with themes ranging from food and drink to famous landmarks, monarchs, their pets and even literary classics. Other beautiful creations were displayed in the sugar craft area. Here are some of the highlights: // Cake & Bake ShowGod Save the Queen, Becky Graham: This stunning bust of Queen Victoria, complete with Liquorice Allsorts necklace, won Best in Show in the Cake Competition.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMheight 500width 640camerasoftware paint.net 4.0.17Best of British Children’s Literature, Piccy Biccy: Harry Potter to Peter Pan, Robinson Crusoe to The Tale of Peter Rabbit, there’s so much British literature to celebrate. These chocolate cupcakes, complete with hand-painted biscuits, do just that. originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMheight 500width 640camerasoftware paint.net 4.0.17Seaside Queen, Zoe Burmester: Celebrating the good ol’ days, this busty seaside queen, complete with giant Mr Whippy, won the main cake competition.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMheight 500width 640camerasoftware paint.net 4.0.17Zombie Cake: This horror-themed cake has blood, sweat and beautiful tiers. With impressively realistic blood, this zombie cake is sure to be a winner at any Halloween party. originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMheight 500width 640camerasoftware paint.net 4.0.17The British Seaside, Sophie Ramsden: Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside! This cake celebrates everything Brighton has to offer, from colourful beach huts to beautiful pebble beaches and, of course, the chip-stealing seagulls. originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMheight 500width 640camerasoftware paint.net 4.0.17Lest We Forget, Rebecca Spickett & Frances Johns: This stunning cake, featuring sugar craft and hand-painted back drops, pays tribute to those who fought in the Great War.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMheight 500width 640camerasoftware paint.net 4.0.17Putting the ‘eat’ in Great Britain, Sebastian Wild Cakes: Yes, this incredibly realistic picnic lunch is, in fact, a cake. It features British favourites such as a cheese and pickle sandwich, crisps and a gala pie.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMheight 500width 620camerasoftware paint.net 4.0.17Best of British Food, Caroline Ribeiro de Barro Laite: From picnic favourites to all-round favourites, these cupcakes showcase fish ‘n chips, hot cross buns, steak and kidney pudding and a fry-up.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMheight 500width 619camerasoftware paint.net 4.0.17Shar peis: These lovable wrinkly pups don’t need walking and won’t dig up your garden. That’s because they’re 100% edible. originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMheight 500width 640camerasoftware paint.net 4.0.17Best of British, Lynette Bright: This London-centric cake celebrates the British institution that is Wimbledon, with a nod to landmarks such as the London Eye and Tower Bridge, plus the monarchy.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMheight 569width 640camerasoftware paint.net 4.0.17
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NewsFinsbury confirms closure of Grain D’Or operation
Finsbury Food Group has confirmed it is to close premium baked goods business Grain D’Or, which employs 250 staff.
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NewsMaître Choux set to open second site in Soho
Specialist patisserie company Maître Choux has confirmed that it will be opening a second site in Soho, London.
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Product NewsSpelt flour demand continues to grow for bakers, says Marriage’s
Flour miller W & H Marriage & Sons has revealed that demand for spelt flour continues to soar as its supplier David Hill celebrates 20 years of growing British spelt.
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Product NewsAsda renames tiger bread after 85-year-old customer
An Asda store in Barking has renamed its Tiger Chest Bread after 85-year-old customer Audrey Bond, who helped its bakers perfect the recipe.
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NewsUpdate: Supermarkets unveil bakery NPD for Christmas 2017
Asda and Marks & Spencer reveal festive bakery line-up. Here British Baker presents a round-up of the festive baked treats set to appear on supermarket shelves in the coming months.
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Product NewsWarburtons unveils ‘Pride and Breadjudice’ campaign with Peter Kay
Warburtons has introduced its latest TV advertising campaign, featuring comedian Peter Kay pitching a concept for a romantic television drama to Jonathan Warburton.
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Product NewsElizabeth Shaw rolls out first chocolate biscuit range
British chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw has made its debut in the biscuits category with a premium chocolate biscuit range.
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NewsBako North Western names Mike Tully CEO
Former Bako Northern & Scotland boss Mike Tully has been appointed chief executive of Bako North Western Group.
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NewsExpanded role for Waitrose bakery buying director Paul Walker
Paul Walker, Waitrose buying director for categories including bakery and food to go, has had his remit expanded to all fresh buying.