British Baker

Bakers keen to support workable VAT solution

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The baking industry is keen to promote its alternative 20% tax solution to the government, saying it understands the government�s desire to reduce anomalies and raise revenue.

FDF apprentice targets on track

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has revealed that UK food and drink manufacturers are on target to meet their pledge to double the number of apprenticeships to 3,400 by the end of 2012.

Nominate for BIA Lifetime Achievement Award

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Time is running out, so make sure you get your nominations in for the Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by D�lifrance, by the 22 June deadline.

Greggs backs food hygiene scheme

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Greggs has given its backing to web-based certification SOFHTe, from The Society of Food Hygiene Technology (SOFHT).

MPs question pasty tax

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A group of MPs has again questioned the decision to put 20% VAT on hot baked goods.

Tesco boss refuses �372,000 bonus

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Tesco chief executive officer Phillip Clarke has declined his annual bonus, as UK employees share more than �110m.

Queen receives Jubilee cake

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A commemorative cake has been presented to the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee at the military Parare & Muster at Windsor Castle.

Starbucks burdened by high London rents

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Starbucks UK has confirmed less profitable outlets in central London locations have contributed to its five-year run of losses.

Economic boost with "tax cuts" and lowest inflation rates

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Businesses could benefit from potential temporary tax cut measures and the latest levels of inflation dropping to their lowest in more than two years.

Own-label NPD beats branded

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The level of own-label food and drink NPD has risen above branded for the first time, according to new research by Mintel.

Sales up 3.7% at Krispy Kreme

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Krispy Kreme, the doughnut retailer, has reported a 3.7% rise in revenues, driven by an increase in same-store sales.

High Street footfall reaches new low

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported a 12.6% decrease in the number of town centre shoppers in the three months to April � the worst drop in footfall since November 2009.

Bakers seek protected status for Dundee cake

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Scottish bakers have launched a campaign to gain European Union Protected Food Name status for the Dundee cake.

Whitbread boss refuses pay rise

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Whitbread's chief executive Andy Harrison has turned down a 1.5% increase on his annual salary of �717,500.

Greencore H1 revenue up almost 50%

Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Greencore has reported a 49.9% growth in revenue to �567.7m in its first half-year results for 2012 due to the acquisition of Uniq.