Vince Bamford
Vince Bamford was editor of British Baker from 2016 to 2020. For editorial enquiries, please contact Amy North.
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- vince.bamford@wrbm.com
ReportsWhy do combi and convection ovens create perfect pastry?
When it comes to baking pastry, many experts suggest opting for a combi or convection oven – but why?
NewsGreencore halts production at covid-hit sandwich factory
The business is shifting production for Marks & Spencer sandwiches from the facility to other Greencore sites
NewsSmall Giants cricket flour crackers launching in UK
Founders of the Crické cricket powder snacking brand raised £150,000 investment to create the Small Giants brand identity and product range
NewsBagel Nash bakery business acquired after Covid hits trade
Golden Acre Bakery, part of the Golden Acre Food Group, acquires Leeds-based bagel bakery
NewsPladis factory staff test positive for coronavirus
McVitie’s owner is working with local authorities after workers at factory in South Wigston tested positive
NewsOne year on: Village Bakery after the devastating fire
How this Welsh business has risen from the flames stronger than before
NewsScottish farms develop gluten-free oat supply chain
System is being designed to give full traceability and assurance while guaranteeing all records are tamperproof
NewsJacksons extends line-up with Proper Yorkshire Muffins
The soft white muffins are made with locally sourced Yorkshire butter using a slowly fermented dough
Feature SynopsesHundreds of Greencore workers test positive for Covid-19
Staff were tested following a rise in cases in the local area
NewsFormer Barry Callebaut boss proposed as Aryzta chair
Andreas Schmid nominated by the company’s board to succeed Gary McGann
NewsWarrens reduces CVA payments to protect business
Management had warned a revised agreement was required to continue trading
NewsSliced sourdough loaves drive growth for Bertinet Bakery
Business has announced launch of 1.1kg seeded loaf in Waitrose and Milk & More partnership
NewsAryzta revenue improves as lockdown measures ease
The company has reported revenue down 18% year on year in the month to 25 July
ReportsWhat could covid mean for the yeast market?
The lockdown home-baking boom saw supermarket shelves emptied of yeast. Could it bring further developments to the market?
NewsAugust digital edition of British Baker available now
This month’s topics include combi ovens, yeast and cupcakes - plus how two bakery businesses survived the lockdown
NewsAdelie Foods Urban Eat brand bought by Samworth Brothers
Ginsters and Soreen owner paid £6.4m for the brand, after Adelie entered administration in May.
NewsBatch Ventures fund attracts more than 80 applicants in a month
Warburtons has partnered with Mission Ventures to back businesses producing innovative bakery products
NewsAryzta loses another senior member of team
Departure of group CFO will follow resignation of two board members
NewsFinsbury completes £1m Kara doughball plant investment
Work was undertaken during lockdown when much of the foodservice market was mothballed
NewsBirds Bakery hit by backlash over no-cash payment policy
Chain under fire over its refusal to accept cash and dismissal of a member of staff that broke the policy