All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 5
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NewsBritish Bakels awarded for use of near infrared spectroscopy
Bicester-based bakery ingredients manufacturer is using near infrared spectroscopy to monitor wet product quality
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NewsWhy supermarkets are using white flour in wholemeal loaves
The Real Bread Campaign has quizzed six major retailers about the presence of non-wholemeal flour in wholemeal loaves
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NewsWhite bread falls to lowest price in six months
Shoppers paid an average of £1.37 for a loaf of white bread in May, down from the £1.39 recorded the previous month
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FeatureHow are Britain’s biggest bakers tackling the cost-of-living crisis?
With plant bakers facing declining sales and intense pricing pressures, what strategies are they employing to keep customers engaged?
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NewsCost-of-living crisis brings boom in white bread sales
At a time when supermarket unit sales of other loaves are declining, sliced white bread is back in growth
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FeatureHave ingredient suppliers cracked the egg supply problem?
Bakery has been hit hard by the ongoing egg supply problems, but suppliers are offering up reduction and replacement options to combat it
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Product NewsPieminister, Ginsters and more unveil new pies and pastries
A round-up of new pies and pastries including Mediterranean-inspired filo pies, a limited-edition slice and new Mexican and Asian pasties.
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NewsBakers urged to give views on ‘may contain’ allergen labels
The Food Standards Agency is proposing new guidance on the use of precautionary allergen labelling on food packaging
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NewsCybake bakery software integrated with Square POS
Cybake said the integration will enable its software to automate shop orders to maximize sales and reduce waste
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FeaturePies and pastries: Where British tradition meets global cuisine
As international flavour and meat-free dining transform the pies and pastries category, what does this mean for classic fillings?
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NewsJust Love free-from celebration cakes supplier unveils rebrand
New-look packaging features rainbow design and cut out allergen labels for event hosts to place next to cakes
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NewsBirds Bakery customers urged to spot the hidden bunny
Shoppers could win a chocolate gift pack if they find the golden rabbit hidden in selected Birds stores
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Product NewsBrakes partners with Nicholas & Harris on sourdough range
The loaves are launching under Brakes’ La Boulangerie brand and are made with a sourdough starter culture that was created in 2012
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NewsCavan triples size of bakery after securing funding
The Surrey-based business is hoping to open at least three new shops this year which will be supplied by its new purpose-built facility
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NewsBread prices: cost of a loaf rises 9p in a month
The price of an 800g sliced wholemeal loaf has increased by almost a third in the past year
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FeatureWhat can bakers do to beat high butter prices?
Increasing the cost of finished goods, reducing product size and switching to dairy-free alternatives are among the tactics employed to combat steep butter prices
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NewsCost-of-living crisis bring sweet treats boom for Stacey’s Bakery
The family-run business believes cakes and cream buns are being seen as an affordable indulgence rather than a non-essential expenditure
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NewsWelsh bakery flourishes after securing grants
Almost £15,000 in grants will enable the growing firm to buy new freezer, ovens and flooring
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NewsMortons Rolls reopens under new ownership
Around half the former workforce has been brought back in to restart production at the Glasgow factory
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee continues UK expansion drive
The business is making its regional debut in East Anglia with the opening of an 1,800 sq ft kiosk unit
