27-Apr-2009 By Hayley Brown
Bakers must prepare for ongoing volatility in commodity markets as the global economy recovers and the population grows, says Hayley Brown
24-Feb-2009 By Hayley Brown
As British shoppers cling on to their cash, Hayley Brown takes a look at discounted and value bakery launches entering the market
Eco system cuts bakers' energy
02-Jan-2009
Bakery equipment manufacturer MIWE has launched an energy recovery system designed to help bakers reduce their energy costs. The new system claims to...
Efficiency is rising
02-Jan-2009 By Hayley Brown
Bakers are demanding efficient ovens, as electricity costs have shot up over the last few years. Hayley Brown looks at the latest developments
Space-saving solution for tin handling
30-Jun-2008
RTS Flexible Systems has joined forces with Excel Automation to roll out a space-saving solution for automated tin handling to help independent...
Tunnel vision adds power to gluten-free bakery plant
30-Jun-2008
European Process Plant has installed the first Gouet double action tunnel oven in Britain at Village Bakery's new £3M gluten-free bread bakery in...
30-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
With rocketing wheat prices, bakers are having to find some ingenious routes out of a very sticky situation. Rod Addy reports
30-Jun-2008 By Sarah Britton
Sugarcoat it all you want, but health concerns are impacting the bakery and confectionery sector. The BCCC's Barbara Gallani tells Sarah Britton of her quest to get her sector heard
American-style cheese is cream of the icing crop
29-Apr-2008
BakeMark UK has launched its new Caravan Brill Overwrap Cream Cheese Icing - a product that combines all the merits of Caravan Brill's successful...
29-Apr-2008 By Sarah Britton
Reducing the levels of saturated fat in bakery and confectionery food products while retaining their structure is no mean feat, but baking experts across the UK have risen to the challenge. Sarah Britton reports
Let them eat cleaner cake
29-Apr-2008
DSM has announced the launch of its 'Let's cake together' concept. This 'toolkit' combines three clean label ingredients from DSM: CakeZyme, Etenia...
Superfruit doing berry nicely
08-May-2007
Growing interest in healthy eating and widespread belief in the health benefits of cranberries has led to increasing demand for ingredients based on...
Kluman and Balter rebrands and expands own-label range
08-May-2007
Kluman and Balter, which lays claim to being the UK's largest independent supplier to the baking industry, is rebranding its Kaybee range and...
Patent awarded for instant emulsifier
08-May-2007
A patented instant cake emulsifier has been launched to offer producers "ultimate convenience and security in the field of industrially produced...
Busy BakeMark's new creme
08-May-2007
Bakery giant BakeMark UK has launched a creme cake mix designed to make busy bakers' lives easier. Craigmillar All In Creme Cake Mix is the only...
08-May-2007 By Michelle Knott
Most people want to lose weight, reports Michelle Knott, but they refuse to compromise on taste when buying treats such as bakery products
26-Jun-2006
Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels may be divided by language and tastes, but they offer very loyal customers for UK suppliers prepared to make the effort. Sue Scott reports
Braby silo scores for footie pies
29-May-2006
When production of Football's Famous Chicken Balti Pies at Shire Foods went into extra time, it decided to move to a new state-of-the-art...
A distinctly upper crust oven
29-May-2006
How to replicate the taste, texture and look of artisanal breads using modern, continuous bakery technology has been the holy grail of equipment...
29-May-2006 By Michelle Knott
Whether you're handling pastry or bread dough, consistency is the name of the game. Michelle Knott examines how automation can help achieve this
Plant bakery automation
30-Jun-2005
An idea borrowed from the glass industry is helping Warburtons to automate its operations across the country. "We knew we had to automate, but the...
Revorack is great for Gadsby's
07-Jan-2005
Pie and roll manufacturer has overcome difficulties by installing a new rack oven
The best thing since sliced bread?
29-Sep-2003
Ilapak is introducing some of its latest innovations in electronic
packaging technology at IBA 2003, demonstrating new methods for
bakeries to boost production line efficiency.