All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 2
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NewsPremier cake sales back in growth after Covid slowdown
Total sales across sweet treats division rose 0.7% year on year
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NewsFood-to-go demand continues to recover, reports Greencore
Company said it had worked closely with its customers as they reopen formats and channels.
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NewsCovid-19 halved Greggs turnover in the first half of the year
But business reports signs of bouncing back after reopening its stores, with turnover currently at 72% of 2019 levels.
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NewsBakers Basco equipment recovery visits more than double
Investment in GPS and Bluetooth technology has helped Bakers Basco ramp up the recovery of missing bakery equipment.
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NewsSpelt boom prompts non-organic Sharpham Park retail launch
Interest in spelt had been growing ahead of the Covid-19 crisis but soared tenfold in the months immediately following lockdown.
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NewsGovernment ban on unhealthy food adverts is ‘punishing blow’
Food & Drink Federation says restrictions will increase the price of food and reduce consumer choice, while threatening jobs and innovation.
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FeatureHow 10 Scottish bakeries survived the pandemic
Here’s how 10 Sottish bakeries adapted their operations during lockdown
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NewsPret unveils all-vegan bakery counters in vegetarian stores
Company claims development on an all-vegan bakery counter is a first for a high-street food-to-go business
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NewsAryzta targeted by third-party takeover bids
Gary McGann may step down as chair and a member of the board if no deal is reached
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NewsLesaffre launches Inventis premixes, mixes and blends in UK
Products are all available in smaller pack formats to encourage innovation, said Lesaffre
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FeatureHow can bakers boost the fibre content of white bread?
With most Brits’ diets lacking sufficient fibre, how is the baking industry looking to fortify the classic white loaf?
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NewsHow coronavirus took its toll on Finsbury Food Group sales
Revenue was down 24% year-on-year in April, 19% in May and 15% in June
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ReportsFleming Howden: Building on trust
Two years after its acquisition by AB Mauri, Fleming Howden has its sights set firmly on the future
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NewsWarburtons launches venture fund to invest in bakery businesses
Batch Ventures will take a minority stake-holding in businesses its approves, and will typically invest £50,000 to £250,000
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NewsJacksons to supply Co-op with own-label bread after Allied split
Distribution of the own-label products made by Jacksons will be handled by Warburtons
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NewsScottish Bakers reveal their Customer Choice winners
Consumers’ votes for their favourite baker were used to identify ‘Customer Choice’ winners in four business categories
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NewsHow Costa plans to reopen 1,000 dining areas by end of the month
Costa has explained how its dine-in service trial will operate
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NewsBritain faces threat of ‘tiny’ bread wheat milling crop after weather woes
Wheat planting area in Great Britain down 25% year on year, with every region recording a decline
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NewsUnilever and Coke veteran Joanna Allen to lead Graze
The appointment follows last year’s acquisition of Graze by Unilever
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NewsVAT on food cut to 5% to kick-start revival of hospitality trade
Government is to financially back a discount on meals at restaurants, cafés and pubs during August