All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 6
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Fire damages Signature Flatbreads’ production line
Signature Flatbreads has temporarily shut down one of its production lines following a fire.
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Macphie stays connected with staff during lockdown
Ingredients manufacturer Macphie has revealed how it has been working to keep staff morale up during the coronavirus lockdown.
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How can bakeries deal with a shortage of dust masks?
Health chiefs have issued guidance for bakeries struggling to source dust masks as the Covid-19 outbreak pushes up demand for protective personal equipment (PPE).
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Speedibake fire results in £25m exceptional charge
A fire that destroyed the Speedibake factory in Wakefield has resulted in a £25m exceptional charge for owner Associated British Foods (ABF).
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Premier workers get extra holiday and £250 bonus
Factory staff at Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods have been thanked by the business for helping it meet exceptional demand during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Missing baskets could hit supply, warns Bakers Basco
Britain’s wrapped bread supply is at risk if baskets and dollies are not returned, according to Bakers Basco, which manages the use of baskets in the UK.
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Bakery chains reopening shops shut by coronavirus
Bakery chains are reopening some stores after taking measures to protect staff and customers.
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Pret reopening 10 shops to be staffed by volunteers
Ten Pret sites are to reopen for takeaways and delivery and will also be selling a range of grocery items.
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Cake Box says franchisees will recover from lockdown
Egg-free cake specialist Cake Box Holdings has said relatively low levels of rent and overheads will help its franchisee businesses recover from the impact of coronavirus.
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Baking Industry Awards to take place in January 2021
The Baking Industry Awards 2020 will now take place at the Royal Lancaster London, on Wednesday 20 January 2021.
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Covid-19 Special Edition: Let us help your business
British Baker has worked alongside the baking industry for decades, sharing business-essential information even during the most difficult times.
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Renshaw furloughs half its staff as Covid-19 hits sales
Renshaw and Brighter Foods owner Real Good Food (RGF) has rationalised ranges and furloughed staff as the Covid-19 outbreak impacts demand for its products.
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Fatherson Bakery launches groceries delivery website
Baked goods and other groceries are being sold direct to consumers through a new service developed by Fatherson Bakery.
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‘Most wholesale customers cancelled in a single night’
Before the coronavirus outbreak and social distancing measures, almost half of Seasons Bakery’s turnover was wholesale supply to local businesses, such as pubs and restaurants.
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Covid: Which bakery and café chains are still trading?
Thousands of bakery shops and cafés across the country have temporarily closed their doors in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Coeliac UK says its future is uncertain without support
The future of Coeliac UK is in the balance as the coronavirus crisis takes its toll on charity funding.
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Why has there been a flour shortage in supermarkets?
Retailers have been hit by a shortage of flour as demand soars in the coronavirus outbreak.
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Ovens: stacking the deck in your favour
How do you ensure your deck oven is working as efficiently as it can – and keeps doing so for as long as possible?
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Greencore furloughs staff as food-to-go demand falls
A sharp drop in demand for food-to-go has prompted Greencore to introduce a string of measures to reduce costs.
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Advice on properly shutting down a commercial kitchen
At a time when many bakery businesses are temporarily shutting down operations, Bolton-based NWCE Foodservice Equipment offers advice on ensuring catering areas are clean, safe and ready for when the government announces it is safe to re-open.