All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 6
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NewsPret fined £800,000 after worker gets trapped in freezer
Woman feared she would die and was treated for suspected hypothermia
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NewsCornish Bakery reveals string of new shop locations
The independent bakery chain has also opened a new site in Truro with trading already far exceeding “wildest expectations”
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NewsBakers Basco creates team to tackle illegal online sales
Membership scheme says bakers’ bread baskets are being sold on online, disrupting the supply chain in the process
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NewsEG Group opens flagship Cinnabon store in Newcastle
Cinnabon dough will be produced from scratch at the in-house kitchen, and hand-rolled and baked in store
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NewsKTC Edibles makes major investment in margarine supplier
The firm is investing a seven-figure sum in Cardowan Creameries, which is acquired this year, to double the site’s capacity and launch a range of speciality bakery fats
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils Kitchen Deli sandwiches and wraps
The range, which includes six sandwiches and wraps, is launching in 100 Superstores and Locals ahead of a wider roll-out
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NewsCavan Bakery secures two new supply deals
London-based bakery will supply a health club and a garden centre business after expanding into new production premises earlier this year
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NewsKudos Blends invests in new oven for product trials
The business analyses baking powders and perform trials to troubleshoot problems or try new bakes
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NewsBaked goods retailer Batch’d targets £20m turnover
The Leeds-based sweet treats business currently has a turnover of £6.5m from its 24 sites
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NewsPaul UK makes £2.4m loss despite surge in turnover
Sales rose to £35m in 2022 as trade returned to London tourist hot spots and the firm unveiled its Paul Le Café coffee-focussed concept in the UK
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NewsPrice of wrapped white and wholemeal bread continues to fall
Wrapped white and wholemeal loaves were cheaper in June than in May but price of unwrapped bread continues to rise
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NewsWarburtons and Morrisons to give away free crumpets
Bakery giant and retailer hope the scheme will ease pressure on parents during the school holidays
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NewsWhite chocolate McVitie’s digestive biscuits launched by Pladis
Pladis described the launch as the most significant for the McVitie’s Digestive brand in a decade
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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.