All Opinion articles – Page 15
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Blog: how to take heart from SACN
Martyn Leek, British Baker editor, breaks today’s SACN report down in a way that bakers can take heart from its dietary recommendations.
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Blog: charm your way to a successful bakery Halloween
In this issue of British Baker we have a whole feature lined up for you with in-depth advice on what to do for Halloween - ranked number three in the biggest UK spending occasions. But how do you appeal to adults as well as children?
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Cardiff cake maker puts issues to PM
The boss of a Cardiff cake company has spoken to Prime Minister David Cameron about what matters to small businesses.
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Blog: Éclairs back on-trend
Did you know the word ‘éclair’ comes from the French for ‘flash of lightning’? On learning this recently I thought, yes, it does have a lightning bolt-esque look to it, but non! They are so named as they are eaten quickly – in a flash.
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Nine reasons why you need to enter the National Cupcake Championships
National Cupcake Week is back! From 14 to 20 September we shall be all about the little cakes and we want bakers to get involved as well.
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Top five éclairs to try in London
Eclairs are big news in London this summer as patisserie joins the ‘cool’ status that bakery has achieved thanks to consumers going crazy for it.
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Lego cake builds traction
A London bakery company has been inundated with enquiries after its Lego cake went viral.
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Blog: What next for Genius after gluten contamination scare?
The dust is now starting to settle on what must surely be the worst week in Genius’ short history.
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David Smart: A message for the class of 2015
For one brief moment, may I speak directly to the baking trade’s youth? They might be students finishing their first year or graduating after their final year.
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Gerhard’s blog: Fartons
Gerhard Jenne discovers a true Spanish speciality on a recent visit to Valencia
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Blog: A day well spent..
Bolton-based Greenhalgh’s David Smart takes an eye-opening trip to the capital and comes back armed with ideas. Wh
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Dawn urges bakers to embrace American Bakery Week
Registration is now open for the 2015 Dawn Foods’ National American Bakery Week (1 to 7 July).
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Gerhard’s blog: Life is sweet
Gerhard Jenne muses on Pret A Manger’s latest ‘flirt’ initiative and looks towards his own summer campaign. Br
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Blog: is Tesco euphoric over bakery deal?
Bronya Smolen asks, how do you solve a problem like the ISB?
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Gerhard’s blog: Vote rhubarb
The election is not far off, but Gerhard Jenne has just one piece of advice for the baking fraternity...Wi
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Gerhard’s blog: Hippy Easter Highs
Gerhard Jenne illustrates how a revamped strategy paid dividends for his business this Easter.
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Cruffin baker opens station pop-up
Artisan bakery-cum-café and cruffin-maker Foxcroft & Ginger (F&G) has opened its pop-up at Old Street Station.
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Gerhard’s blog: reeling in customers
Taking the hands-on approach, Gerhard Jenne hits the streets to drive sales from passers-by.
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Gerhard’s Blog: overseas visitor
Gerhard Jenne, downed by the flu, misses the opening of his new shop, which welcomed a baker-visitor from the US. It
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Blog: apprenticeships are on the up in bakery
At British Baker, we have been inundated with news of apprenticeship uptake in the food and drink industry of late.