All British Baker articles in September 2010 – Page 2
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New threat to ready-to-eat foods?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has now responded to the Pennington Report on the E.Coli 0157 outbreak in Wales in 2005 by issuing a consultation document entitled ’Reducing the Risk from E.Coli 0157 controlling cross contamination’. To view the consultation yourself go to www.food.gov.uk/consultations.The FSA has concluded that the ...
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Power flours
There’s a prevailing myth that a good baker should be able to craft all manner of excellence from a cheap bag of strong white flour, a mixer on its last legs and an ancient temperamental deck oven just months from being scrapped. If you’re in that situation, tell your bakery ...
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Wall’s extends into hot pies
Following its entry into the pastry category last year, sausage brand Wall’s is to launch a range of Fully Loaded Hot Pies next month.In-depth consumer research identified "key areas of consumer discontent in pie products", said the firm. These included too much pastry and not enough filling.Wall’s says its range ...
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Ethical oils
All bakery fats in Bako’s own-label Classic range are now made using ethically and sustainably produced palm oils.The buying group has sourced fully segregated and accredited palm oil and an independent fats processor to produce its boxed bakery fats. It said the move was in response to customer requests.The reformulated ...
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Dried fruit pricing
Coconut: Prices this year have continued to climb steadily and recently settled around 25% higher than at the start of this year.Raisins: The vine fruit markets have been experiencing something approaching meltdown over the past two months. Total crop has been downsized by over 20% and the rains during harvest ...
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Hot and cross at EU
NAMB members may have been concerned about reports that the EU is planning to outlaw the sale of goods as measured by units, insisting that all goods are sold by weight only. So the description of "four hot-cross buns", for example, would become illegal and be replaced with a catchy ...
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MEPs vote in favour of country-of-origin food labelling
Compulsory country-of-origin food labelling came a step closer recently when MEPs voted in favour of the measure. Under the proposals, all pre-packed meat and meat product labels would have to show where livestock was born, reared and slaughtered.The move was welcomed by National Federation of Meat & Food Traders president ...
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Come and see us
Karen, our office manager, looks forward to meeting you at Bakers’ Fair in Bolton on 3 October, where the NAMB has a stand (No 22). Several directors will be around to answer queries or chat about problems facing our industry.Our chairman Mike Holling from Birds of Derby will ...
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Tunnels channelled
Ask a baker if they want their bottom boosted and chances are they’ll run a mile. Those who stick around are clearly in the market for the latest in tunnel oven kit, as was the case with one leading bakery food manufacturer, which is installing Britain’s first Mecatherm three-deck tunnel ...
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Cashing in on cupcakes
Food ingredients manufacturer Macphie is launching a range of Rainbow Frostings to help bakers capitalise on the cupcake boom.The range features a wide choice of colours and flavours, including vanilla, blueberry, lemon, caramel, chocolate, strawberry and mint. Rainbow Frostings are ready to use and have a rich, smooth texture that ...
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When can you use hidden CCTV cameras?
Q You are suspicious that an employee is up to no good and are thinking about installing hidden CCTV cameras to catch them red-handed. Is there anything you must consider first?A Occasionally, you may get a hunch that an employee is up to mischief for example, you might suspect ...
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British wheat demand sees further price surge
Wheat prices surged again last week, surpassing the highs of August, as global supply problems boosted demand for British wheat and the UK harvest was smaller than expected.
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Reporting in Convincing consumers of bread’s value
Gordon Polson Director, Federation of Bakers August is usually known as the silly season in the media with little genuine news. But this summer, the newspaper columns were filled with more sobering stories about wheat prices and food costs and it’s a topic that has been hitting the headlines constantly ...
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Book your place at the BSB conference
The British Society of Baking (BSB) Autumn Conference is now taking bookings for the networking dinner on Monday 4 October, and conference on Tuesday 5 October.
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Bolton’s calling
Bakers’ Fair, supported by Norbake, is back at the Bolton Arena this year and takes place on Sunday 3 October (9.30am-3.30pm). The event, now in its fourth year, is free to attend and is the UK’s only autumn exhibition for progressive and professional independent bakery companies, cafés and coffee shops. ...
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Big-top bonanza at BIA
It was a night of fun and surprises! As over 800 guests gathered for the Baking Industry Awards they were greeted by three white-shrouded living statues performing tricks. Then, heading into Warburtons’ champagne reception, it was time to network, greet friends and finalists and begin enjoying the circus-themed evening.Soon, guests ...
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Bakery start-up - rising to the challenge part II
By Max Jenvey of Oxxygen Marketing Partnership, a strategic business accelerator specialising in the bakery, foodservice and convenience retailIn the last issue (10 September 2010) we looked at some of the challenges of setting up a bakery. In this issue we consider the importance of seasonality, promotions, customer service & ...
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Trade snapshot FWP Matthews’ Italian bakery workshop
Earlier this month, FWP Matthews hosted an Italian bakery demonstration at its mill in Chipping Norton. Italian baker Aldo Cordero, from the Cordero family mill, produced a range of breads, including focaccia, ciabatta rustica and pugliese. The mill has hosted French bakery demonstrations for a number of years, but this ...
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Bakery with a kick
It is the classic adage of every drug dealer to ’never get high on your own supply’ one which the management of America’s first ever ’caffeine bakery’ would be well-advised to issue to their bleary-eyed staff at the start of a 3am shift.The year-old bakery, named A Snack in ...
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Last chance to register for Bakers’ Fair
Don’t forget to register to visit Bakers’ Fair, supported by Norbake, which will take place at Bolton Arena on Sunday 3 October. Now in its fourth year, the fair it is the UK’s only autumn exhibition for progressive and professional independent bakery companies, cafés and coffee shops. The event is ...