All articles by Vince Bamford
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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?
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NewsGreencore halts production at covid-hit sandwich factory
The business is shifting production for Marks & Spencer sandwiches from the facility to other Greencore sites
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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
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NewsBagel Nash bakery business acquired after Covid hits trade
Golden Acre Bakery, part of the Golden Acre Food Group, acquires Leeds-based bagel bakery
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NewsPladis factory staff test positive for coronavirus
McVitie’s owner is working with local authorities after workers at factory in South Wigston tested positive
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NewsOne year on: Village Bakery after the devastating fire
How this Welsh business has risen from the flames stronger than before
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NewsScottish farms develop gluten-free oat supply chain
System is being designed to give full traceability and assurance while guaranteeing all records are tamperproof
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NewsJacksons extends line-up with Proper Yorkshire Muffins
The soft white muffins are made with locally sourced Yorkshire butter using a slowly fermented dough
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Feature SynopsesHundreds of Greencore workers test positive for Covid-19
Staff were tested following a rise in cases in the local area
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NewsFormer Barry Callebaut boss proposed as Aryzta chair
Andreas Schmid nominated by the company’s board to succeed Gary McGann
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NewsWarrens reduces CVA payments to protect business
Management had warned a revised agreement was required to continue trading
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NewsSliced sourdough loaves drive growth for Bertinet Bakery
Business has announced launch of 1.1kg seeded loaf in Waitrose and Milk & More partnership
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NewsAryzta revenue improves as lockdown measures ease
The company has reported revenue down 18% year on year in the month to 25 July
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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?
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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
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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.
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NewsBatch Ventures fund attracts more than 80 applicants in a month
Warburtons has partnered with Mission Ventures to back businesses producing innovative bakery products
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NewsAryzta loses another senior member of team
Departure of group CFO will follow resignation of two board members
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NewsFinsbury completes £1m Kara doughball plant investment
Work was undertaken during lockdown when much of the foodservice market was mothballed
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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