British Baker: Latest News

Volumes up, but profits down at CSM (UK)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Raw material costs have dented CSM (United Kingdom�s) operating profits for the full year to 31 December, despite improving volumes.

Hovis to adopt hybrid labelling scheme

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Hovis is to become an early adopter of the government�s new hybrid labelling scheme � meaning calories, fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt will be listed on the front of all of its branded packs.

Costa LFLs up 8%

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Like-for-like sales at Costa, the coffee shop chain run by Whitbread, increased by a whopping 8% in the�13 weeks to 30 �May 2013.

Mich Turner and Mary Berry for Cake International

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Cake International, the UK�s leading cake show, which this year will host the live final of the National Cupcake Championships, has confirmed Mary Berry and Mich Turner will be at the event.

Mixed shopper footfall in May

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Shopper footfall was down by 0.7% in May, lower than a year ago, and down from the 1% rise in April, according to new figures.

Nominate an outstanding individual for BIA

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Have you made an outstanding contribution to baking? If so, British Baker is looking for nominations for special individuals for the Baking Industry Awards.

Mariani opens European warehouse

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Mariani Packing Company, the producer and packer of dried fruit, which is concentrating on the UK bakery market, has opened its new European warehouse.

Action and investment needed to protect arable farmers

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The National Farmers� Union (NFU) has called for a strategy of �sustained action and investment� to increase the productivity of arable farming.

Irish biscuit firm enjoys Japanese success

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Grace�s Traditional Irish Biscuits are now being stocked in Japan following an internet inquiry.

Dorset Flapjacks for South Pole Trip

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Williams Bakery is to supply its Dorset Flapjacks on a charity expedition to the South Pole for the second year running.

Greenhalgh�s raises money for charity in 10k race

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

A team from Greenhalgh�s Craft Bakery raised �2,300 for Cash for Kids, a charity for children who live under the poverty line, by completing the Manchester 10k race.

National Cupcake Week by numbers

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

With this year�s National Cupcake Week fast approaching, and sales of these sweet treats still booming, we thought it only right to illustrate its popularity with a funky infographic.

Q1 sales up at Sainsbury�s

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Sainsbury's this morning revealed that total sales in its first quarter had risen by 3.6% (3.3% excluding fuel).

Harvest to be down 30%?

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Data from the National Farmers� Union (NFU) suggests that this year�s wheat harvest may be down nearly a third on 2012, due to extreme weather.

Small cakes see volume boost

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Volume sales of small cakes have overtaken those of large cakes, according to the latest Cakes and Cakes Bars UK report by Mintel.