All British Baker articles in September 2016 – Page 2
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World Chocolate Masters looks to future
Chocolate competition The World Chocolate Masters is set to kick off is national pre-selections in the run-up to the 2017/18 event.
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Burtree Puddings to supply Christmas puddings for English Heritage visitors
Darlington-based artisan pudding producer Burtree Puddings will be distributing Christmas puddings to English Heritage shops across the nation after landing a deal with the charity.
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BSB puts in final preparation for autumn conference
The British Society of Baking (BSB) has issued a final call for industry members wishing to take part in its autumn conference on 11 and 12 October, as the event is nearly sold out.
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AHDB survey records three-year high in British wheat
UK milling wheat is set to be on the up from a good-quality harvest as demand is increasing from Europe due to the French crops falling to a 10-year low.
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McGhee’s extends fleet
Glasgow-based McGhee’s Bakery has added two Sprinter chassis cabs to its fleet of Mercedes-Benz vans.
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Waitrose uses customer reviews for marketing drive
Supermarket giant Waitrose has launched a new marketing campaign using customer reviews to highlight the quality of its in-store products.
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Roberts Bakery bags FDF award
Northwich-based Roberts Bakery was awarded the Good Employer accolade at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) awards last week.
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Art exhibition opens in Richmond bakery
Richmond-based business The Richmond Hill Bakery has opened a temporary art exhibition on its shop floor, inspired by the borough’s scenery.
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Over 500 Gunstones Bakery jobs at risk
Sheffield-based business Gunstones Bakery, one of 2 Sisters Food Group’s top divisions, could cut over 500 staff as the company has lost a contract with Marks & Spencer.
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Macphie raises £450 in charity run
Staff from Glenbervie-based food ingredients manufacturer Macphie have raised £450 for the charity Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland by taking part in The Beast, a 10km obstacle race.
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Maison Blanc store review risks 300 jobs
Patisserie chain Maison Blanc’s future has become uncertain after the owner launched a review of its stores portfolio – potentially putting 300 jobs at risk, the Evening Standard has discovered.
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Premier Foods extends variants for Mr Kipling
Premier Foods is set to extend its on-the-go variants for Mr Kipling as part of its efforts to widen the brand’s appeal.
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GALLERY: Collage of cupcake selfies
Last week, we asked baking enthusiasts to send British Baker pictures of cupcake selfies to celebrate the eighth year of National Cupcake Week.
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Strathmore Foods brand launches exclusive NPD
Strathmore Foods brand, Cone Bakes has released an innovative new food-to-go snack that can be served with hot or cold fillings inside a bread cone.
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Topping Pie Company ltd products shortlisted for awards
Yorkshire based family bakery The Topping Pie Company has been shortlisted for the Deliciouslyorkshire taste awards for its two products: Queen’s pie and Game & Poultry pie.
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Bread Factory scoops second FDF award
London-based bakery The Bread Factory has won the Regional Growth Business of the Year category for the second year in a row at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards.
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Aldi reports record sales but profits hit by price war
Discount supermarket Aldi has reported record sales in the UK and Ireland for 2015 and said it will invest £300m in revamping its stores, but profits have been hit by the supermarket price war.
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Baking industry mourns death of marketing expert Alan Gordon
Alan Gordon, the well-known PR and marketing expert, who launched his own agency, Merlin Publicity, has died of a cardiac arrest.
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Co-op profits down by over 50%
Profits at the Co-op Group more than halved to £17m in the first six months of the year, hit by the group’s three-year plan to rebuild the business.
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Sainsbury’s revamps patisserie counters
Major retailer Sainsbury’s has unveiled an overhaul of its patisserie counters as it looks to tap into the success of the Great British Bake Off (GBBO).