Briefs
n Starbucks' US chairman and former chief executive, Howard Schultz will immediately replace chief executive Jim Donald. Starbucks said the leadership shuffle is part of a series of initiatives to help improve its performance.
n What has been described as Britain's first Polish supermarket has opened in Sunderland. The Polskie Food Company in Holmeside stocks a wide range of Polish bakery items and breads.
n A new website, http://www.foodanddrinkforum.co.uk, has been launched by The Food & Drink Forum. The aim is to help keep the industry up to date with support, training and development opportunities.
n Bakers should consider capitalising on the growing trend for online shopping. Retail specialist, Actinic, found in a survey that respondents reported a 27% rise in the number of customers buying online at Christmas, compared to the same period in 2006. They also reported an increase in internet revenues of 46%.
n Northern Foods announced on Friday 11 January, that its acquisition of a soup plant from Baxters Food Group would improve its production footprint in the UK.
n Police have been investigating inapropriate, religious graffiti at Pentland Bakery in Herts. Pentland owner Mr Munir said the graffiti referred to Islam in an offensive way.
- 06 - 13 October, 2008
Bakers' Tour - 09 - 28 October, 2008
Patisserie for Beginners and Enthusiast - 19 October, 2008, 9:30 - 16:00
Bakers' Fair 2008 - 22 October, 2008
Chocolate for Beginners - 06 November, 2008, 16:30 - 21:30
Introductory Bread Making Course - 12 November, 2008, 16:30 - 21:30
Italian Style Breads and Pizza
