Bread in the News
‘Don't Feed the Ducks!'
The country’s bakers have joined forces with park-keepers to remind families of the nutritional benefits of bread. Signs will be up at Battersea Park and Clapham Common this summer asking the public not to feed the ducks, but to save the bread for themselves. The campaign’s aims are to prevent bread wastage and remind families of the benefits of eating bread.
Get involved with Slice of Life!...‘A tasty bacon butty is our greatest national treasure’
According to a poll by T-Mobile, the bacon butty is what makes Britain great. The snack topped a poll of 50 greatest national treasures.
Read more ...- Brown bread three times a day staves off bowel cancer - A new study has found that eating brown bread or wholegrain cereals three times a day cuts the risk of bowel cancer by a fifth. Scientists found that a high-fibre diet offers significant protection against the disease, the third most common form of cancer in Britain. Read more ..
- “Short of cash for lunch? How about a toast sandwich” Britain's most economical lunch has been unveiled by scientists at the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). The RSC is reviving the mid-Victorian dish made popular by Mrs Beeton which consists of two slices of bread around a slice of seasoned toast and costs a mere 7½p to make. Read more ...
Industry Announcements
Federation of Bakers Annual Conference
The Federation of Bakers is to hold its annual conference and lunch on Tuesday May 21st 2013 at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London and is presented in association with Delifrance, AB Mauri UK & Ireland, Baker Perkins, LESAFFRE UK & Ireland and Zeelandia.
The annual event will be hosted by broadcaster Louise Minchin who alongside a host of industry experts will address the key issues and challenges facing the baking industry in the year ahead.
FOB and Industry Events
Find out about forthcoming FOB and industry events and download presentations from previous FOB events...
Training Courses
The Federation offers a range of industry specific training courses to meet members’ requirements. These courses are also available to non-members providing candidates meet the course entry requirements...
Publications
The Federation publishes a wide range of reports, factsheets and industry guidance covering a wide range of subjects. Many of our publications are free to download from the website and others are available to order for a small charge...