January August 2015 2014 Scottish Bakers Sign the Pledge Pictured: Alan Clarke, Chief Executive Scottish Bakers, with Iain Gulland, Chief Executive Zero Waste Scotland Read more on page 7 Scottish Bakers Launch New Mobile App supported by Full details on page 1 www.scottishbakers.org contents HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS & INDUSTRY SUPPORTERS Scottish Bakers Launch Mobile App 1 Message from the Chief Executive 2 Message from the President 2 Pie Poster Campaign 2 Scottish Bakers Autumn Seminars Review 3 Sectors 2 & 3 Centenary Club Christmas Lunch 4 Success for New Shop Manager 4 New Labelling Regulation Now in Place 5 CyBake: How we met the FIR-compliance challenge 6 Scottish Bakers Sign Resource Efficiency Pledge 7 Scottish Bakers Glasgow Presidential Dinner Dance 8 Supply Chain Bullying 10 Puratos Study Tour 11 Scottish Bakers Launch Mobile App Scottish Bakers are delighted to announce that the new Scottish Bakers App has now been released to applications stores for iOS & Android. Scottish Bakers have partnered with Resource Efficient Scotland to develop the App which aims to be a valuable tool for members by containing useful information about membership services and supplier contact details, as well as a wealth of information about resource efficiency and how bakers can pro actively become more resource efficient by making simple changes. What’s in the App? Member Benefits This section lists all the membership benefits & services available to Scottish Bakers members and links to the relevant members-only pages on the website where you can access membership codes. News & Events Now you can see the latest industry news and Scottish Bakers events directly on your mobile device. Resource Efficiency This App provides practical information and suggests simple actions such as; • Lowering room temperatures by 1 degree to cut heating bills by 10% • Installing energy efficient light bulbs to save 75% Use this section of the App to save money, help the environment and grow your business. Contacts This section allows you to quickly access contact details for Scottish Bakers, Suppliers and Resource Efficiency Support. It also has a link to the Scottish Bakers Forum. 1 Scan the QR code above (using a QR code reader App) or search ‘Scottish Bakers’ on android in the Google Play store or on iTunes to Download download the App. Now! proud to support Scottish Bakers Message from the Chief Executive 2015 starts with some optimism. Fuel prices are on the steady decrease, ingredients costs are stabilising and customers are having a renewed interest in baking and bakery products. However, the General Election in May could bring a number of surprises with changes to the political landscape. We have our awards ceremony for the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards in January and it’s important to know why we do this. Yes it is to celebrate the great products that are made and to encourage ordinary customers across Scotland to support their local baker, but it’s also to improve quality and this year we have made a series of short videos highlighting what it is the judges are looking for. Robert Ross our Head Judge and Ian Nelson our incoming Head Judge have shared with us what they are looking for and what they ask the judges to look for when judging products. But remember this isn’t just for entering a competition; the greatest judges of all are your customers who pay their money for the products. They are exactly the same as the mystery shoppers who buy the products over the counter when it comes to the final round of judging. The quality of some products entered is different to the ones provided for judging by the mystery shoppers therefore to really drive up quality it’s all about getting consistency of product. Consumer tastes and trends are changing and the bakers who are listening to their customers and regularly updating their product range are ones that are thriving. It’s great to see in this difficult economic climate a number of our members are having record years. At the end of February we will be launching the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards Competition and we will be focusing on our product categories and encouraging your customers to vote for you and your products. There is a change this year to the business part of the awards. Any baker who wins at least a Bronze Regional Award is eligible to enter the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards. The categories this year are; • Craft Baker of the Year – for retail Bakers with 3 shops or less • Retail Craft Baker of the Year – for retail Bakers with 4 shops or more • Wholesale Baker of the Year – for Bakers with no shops The overall prize for Scottish Baker of the Year will be presented to one of the winners of the above 3 categories. We will aim to have all of the entry forms and posters to you by mid-February. The reasons for doing it are similar to the Scotch Pie Championship but the main difference is that we get 20,000 ordinary customers voting for bakers and that’s impressive!! Between the two competitions this year we obtained the equivalent of £1 Million worth of advertising for the bakery sector in Scotland which we hope is for the ‘good of all.’ Message from the President I hope that you all had a peaceful and profitable Christmas and I would like to say Happy New Year to all of our members and hope that 2015 brings opportunities for you and your business. At Browning’s we have just undertaken a significant investment and expansion programme and I fully understand the difficulties of trying to develop your business whilst making sure that it’s business as usual during these times. In saying that, I would encourage you in 2015 to look at your business with fresh eyes. What do customers see when they see your business? The bakery sector is now fashionable, there are lots and lots of small bakeries opening every day and people are much more likely to bake at home than they were 5 years ago and many parents are taking time to teach their kids how to bake which can develop a passion that stays with them for life. Research shows that when the Great British Bake Off is on TV, the sales of retail bakery products actually increase so although much of the hype is around home baking there is real commercial spin-offs for bakery businesses. I was delighted to be invited to attend the Centenary Club Region 2 & 3 Christmas lunch on the 10th December at Haggs Castle Golf Club. It was great to see the enthusiasm for the bakery sector and it is good to know how much the changes that have taken place in the Association in the last few years are appreciated by our senior members So 2015 starts with a bang with the presentations of the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards at the Westerwood Hotel in Cumbernauld. This is the start of a series of events including the launch of the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards 2015 on Thursday 26th February at reigning Champions Ashers Bakery in Nairn, our Presidential Glasgow Dance at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow on Saturday 28th February and of course our Annual Conference & Scottish Baker of the Year Awards Weekend again at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow on Friday and Saturday 8th & 9th of May. I look forward to seeing you at our events and once again Happy New Year to all of our members and industry supporters. John Gall President Alan Clarke, Chief Executive Pie Poster Campaign Warm and Tasty, Wrapped up in Pastry Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), in collaboration with the SFMTA and Scottish Bakers, have again joined forces to help encourage consumers up and down the country to beat the chill and the January blues with a piping hot pie from their local butchers or bakers. The campaign, which continues on from the successful “Warm and Tasty, Wrapped up in Pastry” in 2014, will be supported with PR and social media campaigns from the 19th to the 26th of January 2015 and we are keen that all our members get involved in any way they can either via traditional or social media. This year’s campaign will also feature a competition for the first time. The competition will be based on taking a selfie whilst enjoying a pie. QMS, the SFMTA and Scottish Bakers will launch the competition on social media from the 4th of January under the hashtag of #PieSelfie with two winners being announced during the campaign and receiving a great prize hamper supplied by Scottish Bakers and the SFMTA. Social Media Channels – @WarmNTasty (QMS Twitter) @ScotFedMeatTrad (SFMTA) @ScottishBakers (Scottish Bakers) @ScotchPieClub (Scottish Bakers) proud to support Scottish Bakers To help you to promote pies within your shop, we’ve enclosed the latest poster. Additional copies are available on request from Stacey Walls on 01383 661 555 or email [email protected] 2 Scottish Bakers 2014 Autumn Seminars CONTENT REVIEW In Autumn 2014, we delivered a series of one day training seminars for managers and owners of Bakery businesses across Scotland. The seminars were sponsored by the Scotland Food & Drink Skills Academy and the Skills Development Scotland Flexible Learning Opportunities fund. There were 3 different locations firstly in Edinburgh, then Glasgow and then Aberdeen and each seminar was hosted by the Clydesdale Bank. The events were very well supported with 100 delegates participating across the 3 events. It gave each of the participants the opportunity get an update on issues currently affecting the sector. It also gave Scottish Bakers the opportunity to provide an update of their current activities and to demonstrate the first modules from the new online James Allan Bakery Academy. Angie Foreman and Chris Watson from the Scotland Food & Drink Skills Academy (SFDSA) highlighted the role of the academy and the support and services that they can provide for food and drink businesses. It was great to see the real partnership that the SFDSA has developed with Scottish Bakers and our members. Already they have been able to assist bakers to identify their training needs and to recommend Scottish Bakers Apprenticeships and also other types of training which is provided by their network partners. The SFDSA can provide assistance to bakers who are seeking to recruit young people or who want to develop their existing workforce and can sign post to a number of initiatives including Tasty Careers, Modern Apprenticeship as well as a range of other services that can be provided. The seminars included customer research that had been completed into what customers want when they visit a bakers shop. Andrew Niven from Scotland Food & Drink highlighted current trends and the impact that TV programmes are having on the bakery sector. There was a strong “back to the future” message, where traditional and family handed -down recipes were being perceived to be of prime importance and he was encouraging bakers to communicate this to their customers rather than assume that they realise it! 3 He also cited the breakfast market as a major growth area with many people now seeking a breakfast on the go solution and porridge sales in bakeries and cafes were rising dramatically. The whole area of convenience is still of prime importance to the bakery market and customers liked bakers that provided meal solutions eg. a roll, crisps and a coffee or soft drink combined meant that customers only had to visit one shop. The whole area of succession planning in a family business was covered by Kevin Windram from Mazars. The key message was if you will ever find yourself in a situation where the business may change from one generation to another, then plan now!!! It’s never too early to start planning. As well as the operational issues there are many taxation and share capital issues that if planned properly, can make the business much more financially safe and entrepreneurs tax relief is something all small business owners should know about. Scottish Bakers have recently appointed Lindsay’s Solicitors to provide the employment law and health and safety helpline. Ben Doherty, the employment law Managing Partner presented on key issues that affect bakers and reminded everyone that as well as access to the telephone and email service, bakers had access to templates which cover, contracts of employment, grievance and disciplinary procedures etc. It was also great to hear the fantastic feedback that we have had from users of the service since Lindsays took over. Many members say that the advice was pragmatic and commercial as well as making sure they keep on the right side of the law. The seminars also gave attendees the opportunity to talk to key people in relation to accessing finance, complying with the new labelling regulations, ensuring that the new pension regulations are implemented correctly, update on insurance issues and how computer technology can assist bakers not only with compliance but making informed decisions on both production and sales. Edinburgh Glasgow Aberdeen We would like to say a really big thank you to all of the companies who took the time to take part in our seminars. They are:- Scotland Food & Drink Skills Academy; Scotland Food & Drink; Cybake; Arthur J Gallagher; Now Pensions; Sato; Mazars; the Clydesdale “I enjoyed the sessions on developing people, business and industry and what do Bakery and Butchery customers want. It was also a good opportunity to meet others in the Bakery industry.” ynne Pirrie, Lightbody of Hamilton L (Finsbury Food Group) Bank and Lindsays Solicitors. The feedback from the attendees has been fantastic with many asking if we plan to repeat them again next year and the short answer is yes! proud to support Scottish Bakers Sectors 2 & 3 Joint Centenary Club Christmas Lunch 10th December, Haggs Castle By Jim Brown, Chairman, Sector 2 President John Gall and Chief Executive Alan Clarke were invited to the joint Sector 2 & Sector 3 Centenary Christmas lunch at Haggs Castle Golf Club on Wednesday 10th December 2014. It was a lovely occasion with everyone getting into the Christmas spirit. It also gave everyone the time to reminisce over old times and to renew acquaintances and also to remember absent friends who were not able to make it on the day or others who are no longer with us. Everyone enjoyed a superb lunch, with a very good choice for each course and great service from the Haggs Castle staff. After lunch we moved to the Junior Member’s room at the club. John Gall gave a very interesting talk on Brownings, covering the history of Brownings, which was established in 1945, to where they are today, supplying 8 retail units and over 250 wholesale customers. They have a particularly good working relationship with Aldi, which adds greatly to their turnover. John mentioned how well he works with his fellow director Matthew Short, son of Roger of course, and how much Matthew has contributed to the business. John brought bags of Brownings’ products for everyone at the lunch, which was greatly appreciated. Alan Clarke then gave a very enthusiastic and informative update on Scottish Bakers, complete with video clips of the recent World Scotch Pie Championship judging, which was both interesting and enjoyable. Of particular interest, with Hamish in attendance, was learning about progress on the James Allan Bakery Academy on-line learning facility and Alan was able to give a demonstration of the first module. It looks like it will be a superb addition to the training services offered by Scottish Bakers. On behalf of the two Centenary Club Sectors, Jim Brown thanked John and Alan for both attending the lunch and for their excellent presentations. However there was a final bonus for the Centenary Club as a whole, in that John Gall gave an invitation for an allsectors visit to see round his bakery and have some lunch in March 2015. Full information on this visit will go out sometime in January. Success for New Shop Manager Birds of Derby have recently Karon Lucke (National Ba kery Trainin of Darby) & g), Karen Taylor appointed a new manager in their (National Ba Richard Marples (Birds kery Trainin g) Mackworth shop. Richard Marples, having been awarded this promotion, is helping to turn the trend of shop management being a mainly female orientated role. Richard started working as a shop assistant 6½ years ago in the shop he now manages. To gain experience he has worked in many of Birds 55 shops covering leave, sickness and as management relief. Richard completed his level 2 Apprenticeship in Baking Industry Skills (retail) in July 2013. On completion of his level 2 he progressed immediately on to his level 3 qualification, as he was passionate about developing his supervisory/ management skills within the bakery retail industry. His level 3 Apprenticeship was completed in August 2014. Richard Marples states “I fully believe that the qualifications, along with my experience with Birds of Derby have contributed to my success in gaining this role.” Mike Holling (Retail Director) and Kevin Frost (Human Resources Manager) both commented that Richard’s willingness to work and travel to different shops as well as the confidence he has gained by completing both of the qualifications, have all contributed to his success. proud to support Scottish Bakers Robert Ro ss (Chairm an, Sector Sector 3), 2) John Gall (President, , Jim Brown (Chairm Alan Clarke an, Scottish Ba (Chief Exec kers utive, Scot tish Bakers ) & ). Attendees Jim Brown, Chairman, Sector 3 Lyn Brown Robert Ross, Chairman, Sector 2 Dorothy Ross Hamish & Elizabeth Allan Jim and Ann Neilson Ian & Doreen Menzies Andrew Noble Bob Chisholm Past President Roger Short Ian Coaker Derek Patterson John Gall, President, Scottish Bakers Alan Clarke, Chief Executive, Scottish Bakers Adding Value to the Food & Bakery Sector New Product Development Craft Bakery & Confectionery Products Bakery Software Installation Assistance to get your system fully operational (Agent for Food LogiK software from Merit Technology) Quality & Process Management Reviews Hands-on Craft Skills Training Strategy Development Support 30 Years Experience in the Scottish Bakery Industry For more information, contact Mark Bradford 07778 466921 [email protected] 4 New Labelling Regulation Now in Place The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 came into force on 13 December 2014 and enable local authorities in Scotland to enforce the EU food labelling rules. Under these regulations, the current system of having direct offences available for breaches of food labelling and standards requirements continues. Enforcement officers have discretion regarding the appropriate action required e.g. informal advice, education or, where necessary, escalation to formal enforcement action. For relevant allergen tools for businesses, see: www.food.gov.uk/allergen-resources Inquiries about Labelling in Scotland For general labelling, food standards and nutrition labelling enquiries, please contact the FSA in Scotland on 01224 285100 or email [email protected] You can do this: View this Infographic about the 14 Allergens at this link www.food.gov.uk/ allergen-resources Legal requirements for food businesses are to: • D eclare accurate and consistent allergen ingredients information to customers (includes food sold through distance selling such as online or by telephone). • E nsure the information of the 14 identified allergens, for the food they serve or prepare, is accurate and verifiable. 5 Best practice (how to facilitate effective allergen management) • B y being aware of allergen ingredients information for any food/ingredients bought in and by keeping this information up to date. Allergen management is about knowing what is in food and controlling the movement of allergens to reduce or remove allergen cross-contamination. • B y knowing what allergenic ingredients (including cooking oils, sauces, garnishes etc.) are used in the food they serve or prepare. • W ith effective communication between suppliers, staff and customers. For example, if a recipe change leads to a change in allergen information, all staff tasked with advising customers will need to be made aware. Food businesses may wish to consider: • h ow allergenic ingredients are stored and labelled on premises • removing or reducing potential cross-contamination which may arise from shared equipment (e.g. serving spoons, chopping boards and woks) • thoroughly cleaning work surfaces and equipment • thorough hand washing before preparing food proud to support Scottish Bakers How we met the FIR-compliance challenge Our ‘top tips’ for easy compliance By Martin Coyle, Commercial Director – CyBake 1. Make sure your recipes are held in a database and are up-to-date. On December 13, the first phase of the EU Food Information to Consumers (FIC) directive came into force. Known in the UK as the Food Information Regulations (FIR), we were first alerted to their impending impact 18 months ago by users of our bakery management software. In this first wave of FIR rules, food businesses have to indicate the presence of 14 allergens to consumers. This has a significant impact on manufacturers of wrapped products who needed to update all their labelling systems to become compliant. The most profound impact however is on sellers of “loose foods” (i.e. unwrapped products) who must now make information about allergens available to their customers. As we set about creating a practical solution for bakers, it soon became apparent that the tricky part was ensuring that the information provided was “accurate, consistent and verifiable”. 2. Link your allergens to the ingredients in your recipes, not to the finished product. This will save time and cost and prevent errors. As we worked with customers, food industry organisations and experts to create a solution to this challenge, we became more aware of its drivers. For example, one in 50 British children is now allergic to nuts and there has been a 500% rise in hospital admissions due to serious allergic reaction since 1990. For their part, research would suggest that 70% of consumers think retailers should do more to explain what is in the products they sell. Our managing director Jane Tyler and I spoke on the subject at a series of seminars held by Scottish Bakers in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow in October and November. We also hosted a number of FIR workshops with Bako Northern and Scotland. Jane Tyler says: “Becoming FIR-compliant represents a significant challenge for small-to-medium bakers. Nutritional, allergy and QUID information must be provided in many different formats dependent upon how their products are sold and who they are sold to.” In September, we launched our answer to the new regulations, Cybake Fi (the Fi stands for “Food Information”), at the lunch! exhibition in London. Cybake Fi holds ingredient specification data, links it to finished product recipes and transmits the correct FIRcompliant food information to labels, ePOS tills and websites. It’s a cloud-based service so requires no installation, hence keeping costs low. Users can choose between Standard, Retail, Wholesale or Premium versions depending on their operation. Management and staff then access their firm’s food information from any internetconnected device, be it a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Over 50% of our existing customer base have signed up for the new service. Real-time changes are available across all elements of the system and the instant a recipe is altered, they can be confident that the food information that is being provided to their customers is accurate and upto-date. Product recipes, allergen lists, nutritional analysis and ingredient declarations are quick and simple to create and readily available to anyone who needs them. All food information can be referred to and checked with an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand user interface. The feedback we received from the Scottish Bakers autumn seminars was fantastic and we very much valued the opportunity to talk to a wide range of bakers about this important subject. proud to support Scottish Bakers 3. Use technology such as Epos systems and websites to deliver allergen information to your customers, rather than potentially unreliable verbal communication. 4. Be wary of manually compiling allergen information. This is time-consuming and difficult to maintain and keep up-to-date. 5. Start preparing now for your legal obligations in the next set of legislation changes in 2016. If you produce wrapped products, you wil have to provide nutritional information. If you would like to know more about the FIR regulations, we have published a handy guide on the Cybake Fi website at www.cybakefi.co.uk As the leading innovator in this field, we’re keen to hear about your experiences of the new FIR rules. Just drop us a line on our website www.cybake.co.uk or call us on 01904 622888 today. 6 Use Your Loaf Pledge to be Resource Efficient in 2015 and make real business savings. Scottish Bakers are Ambassadors for the Resource Efficiency Pledge. Two of our key aims for the industry are to improve professionalism and support people with skills development. In 2014 Scottish Bakers included sustainability part of their manifesto. We recognise that the way in which businesses use energy, water and materials has a direct impact on their competitiveness and future viability. As Ambassadors of the Resource Efficiency Pledge, we have agreed to: Commit to embedding resource efficiency in our own business operations; Assist our network to achieve sustainable growth for their businesses and throughout their supply chain; Actively contribute to achieving a low carbon economy for Scotland To this end, we have developed specialist training support suitable for Bakers of all sizes in the form of an online training module that can be completed in just one hour. Taking simple, low or no-cost steps to reduce the use of resources can deliver big rewards including; reduced costs, improved business productivity and staff loyalty, enhanced brand reputation, and increased competitiveness. The training module includes valuable content such as short videos with practical tips on how to reduce expenditure. In the training module you will meet Scott The Baker and find out how cutting waste and improving use of energy and water can help to grow your business and how you can engage your staff to do the same. “The online learning was great and most of my team felt it was fun and engaging. But it’s amazing the effect that it has had in relation to saving costs and using resources better in our shops and bakery.” - Lewis Maclean, Managing Director, Macleans Highland Bakery. COMPLETE THE TRAINING MODULE ONLINE IN ONE HOUR The interactive Bakery Training Module is available at www.scottishbakers.org/useyourloaf It takes an hour to complete and provides a certificate on completion. 7 Alan Clarke, Chief Executive of Scottish Bakers with Iain Gulland, Chief Executive Zero Waste Scotland. Pledging is easy, why not do it today and improve your green credentials? Pledge at www.resourcepledge.com The Resource Efficiency Pledge is a nationwide scheme, developed by Resource Efficient Scotland, a programme of Zero Waste Scotland and financially backed by Scottish Government. No doubt you are already actively enhancing resource efficiency in your business. In recognition of your current undertakings or to focus your energies, simply choose ‘Pledge Actions’ or customise your own. A dedicated resource efficiency specialist will contact you to confirm your Pledge and offer additional free support for your business including training and potential funding options where applicable. As a Pledge signatory you will receive a certificate, logo and other collateral for promotional purposes to showcase your green credentials to customers, staff and suppliers. proud to support Scottish Bakers Glasgow Presidential Dinner Dance Saturday 28th February 2015 Proudly sponsored by VENUE: Crowne Plaza Hotel – Congress Road, Glasgow, G3 8QT TIME: 6:00pm Drinks Reception, prompt start at 6.30pm. Carriages 1:00am DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT: • 3 Course Meal • Live performance from Les McKeown & the Bay City Rollers • Live performance & MC by Michelle McManus • Raffle & Auction in aid of the Scottish Bakers Benevolent Fund • Disco TICKETS: £50.00 plus VAT (£60.00 including VAT) per person ACCOMMODATION: £101.00 per single or double room (Phone 0141 306 9988 to make your booking) LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM LES McKEOWN & MICHELLE McMANUS BOOKINGS: Complete the form below or phone Stacey Walls on 0131 229 1401 or email [email protected] Annual Glasgow Presidential Dinner Dance – 28th February 2015 Please reserve places at £50.00 plus VAT (£60.00 including VAT) per person for the following guests I have enclosed a cheque for £ payable to “Scottish Bakers” I will pay by BACS (request details by phoning 01383 661 555) Company Name: Contact Name: Tel:Email: proud to support Scottish Bakers 8 Participants of the Richment Study Tour October 2014 9 proud to support Scottish Bakers Supply chain bullying affects almost one in five small businesses says FSB New research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) uncovers alarming levels of widespread unfair dealing. Prompt Payment Code. If a company will not agree to 60 days they should not be allowed to sign up. One week after the Premier Foods ‘pay to stay’ scandal the FSB has uncovered further alarming evidence of supply chain bullying. In a new survey of 2,500 members almost one in five (17%) said they faced supply chain bullying in one form or another in the past two years. As part of the FSB research, businesses were asked to give examples of the most common poor payment practices they had to deal with including pay to stay. The FSB has used these examples to create a list of the five most resented payment practices in use across the UK today: The results indicate a serious deterioration of payment practices much wider than ‘pay to stay’. The FSB is calling for a toughening up of the Prompt Payment Code, as well as fresh measures to stamp out the most heinous examples of bad practice like retrospective discounting and ‘pay to stay’. The Prompt Payment Code should be a key tool in improving payment culture. The Government has promised to toughen up the code. The FSB wants to see any company looking to supply the public sector to extend the governments standard 30 day prompt payment terms to their own suppliers. Small businesses want 60 day payment terms to be set as an absolute maximum for any business signed up to the 1) Flat fees – ‘pay to stay’ 2) Excessively long payment terms – ‘pay you later’ 3) Exceeding payment agreements – ‘late payment’ 4) Discounts for prompt payment – ‘one for you, one for us’ 5) Retrospective discounting – ‘balance sheet bonuses’ John Allan, National Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses, said: “When the public think of their favourite brands, they are unlikely to connect them with the sort of immoral payment practices which are becoming all too common across an increasing number proud to support Scottish Bakers of industries. However, it is clear that whenever these examples come to light, the public shares the same sense of moral outrage as the small firms that have to put up with them on a daily basis. “The Government has indicated that they are prepared to do more to improve the culture of payment practices in the UK and they are right to do so. “The sense I get from talking to our members is that small businesses are fast approaching the breaking point. They are no longer prepared to put up with these sharp practices. Brands that think they can continue to squeeze their suppliers with impunity may get a nasty shock when what they are doing comes to the attention of their consumers.” Source: www.fsb.org.uk dates Wednesday 14th January World Scotch Pie Championship Awards Ceremony & Lunch, Cumbernauld Wednesday 21st January Scottish Bakers Board Meeting, Dunfermline Saturday 7th February Yorkshire Dinner, York Wednesday 25th February Pre-Launch Dinner for Scottish Baker of the Year Thursday 26th February Launch of Scottish Baker of the Year 2015, Nairn 26th February – 17th March Scottish Baker of the Year Voting Period Saturday 28th February Scottish Bakers Glasgow Dance, Glasgow 13th April - 16th April 40 Group Study Tour to Puratos, Belgium Friday 8th - Sunday 10th May Scottish Bakers Annual Conference & Awards June 2015 40 Group Study Tour to Zeelandia, Holland 12th September - 17th September IBA, Munich SIGN UP NOW FOR THE PURATOS STUDY TOUR 13th to 16th April BelgiUm From 13th - 16th April Puratos and Scottish Bakers have teamed up to create 4 days of bread making, sourdoughs, patisserie & lots more! AGENDA* Monday 13th April - Arrive at the Centre for Bread Flavour in St Vith Belgium. Have the opportunity to make starter doughs, enjoy a bread and wine experience and an indoor BBQ Tuesday 14th April - The St. Viths Experience Wednesday 15th April - Visit Puratos HQ Thursday 16th April - Morning bakery visit & a chance to explore (*subject to change) The Puratos Centre for Bread Flavour is located opposite the Puratos Sourdough factory at St.Vith, a charming small town that lies at the edge of the Eifel and Ardennes, in south east Belgium. The area is well known for its hospitality and quality tourist facilities. “An extraordinary place to create extraordinary breads” If you are passionate about bread and bread making then a visit to the Puratos Centre for Bread Flavour is an absolute must. Since 2008, Puratos has regrouped all its expertise and knowledge about fermentation technology and flavour formation in bread in one place. This study tour to Puratos provides one of the great baking experiences available! It’s an opportunity to get hands on experience making fantastic products with highly skilled bakers who impart their knowledge and skills with innovation, flair and excitement. Graeme Ford, Director at Premium Roll Company & Scottish Bakers 40 Group Chairman - Learn more about the secrets of bread flavour and fermentation - B e inspired to create bread with tastes and flavours beyond your and your customers’ imagination - Develop innovative, tasty quality breads and baked goods - Experience how to better differentiate your products and grow your business The Sourdough library In 2013, the Sourdough Library opened and is designed to keep the sourdough heritage of the world in one place. Puratos are proud that sourdough bread now has its place of pilgrimage. Welcome to the fascinating world of sourdough fermentation. In this study tour you will visit the Puratos headquarters in Groot Bijgaarden in Brussels, see their industrial Patisserie Competence Centre, talk to experts, and see and try new ideas created by Puratos specialists. You’ll also visit some Belgian bakeries to inspire new products for your customers! Scottish Bakers, Bakers House, Unit 2 Halbeath Interchange, Kingseat Rd, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 8RY t: 0131 229 1401 or 01383 661 555 e: [email protected] www.scottishbakers.org The only costs are your return airfare to Brussels (£279.00). Internal travel, accommodation and refreshments are all generously provided by Puratos. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW Contact Stacey Walls [email protected] or phone 01383 661 555 www.scottishbakers.org
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