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Diamond Doughnut Competition for Best Dressed Doughnut

Diamond Doughnut Competition for Best Dressed Doughnut23 February 2012

National Doughnut Week 2012 takes place from the 12th – 19th May and this year bakers have the opportunity to create ‘the crown jewel of a doughnut’ with a chance to win a voucher for *3 months supply of doughnut concentrate or pre-prepared doughnuts; £10 read full story »


Lactofil Ultralife the new 7 day stable, cream alternative

Lactofil Ultralife the new 7 day stable, cream alternative23 February 2012

CSM announce the launch of Lactofil Ultralife a great, new non dairy cream that delivers extended ambient stability, once whipped, so cakes, pastries and desserts stay looking better for longer. With great definition and stand-up qualities Lactofil Ultral read full story »


Bakers Get a Big Thank-You From Children

Bakers Get a Big Thank-You From Children20 February 2012

Children at The Children’s Trust want to say a big thank you to all the bakers who took part in National Doughnut Week 2011. Celebrating 20 years since the event was started by Christopher Freeman of Dunn’s Bakery the event just gets bigger and better – n read full story »


Cakes Made With Craigmillar ‘Best Ever’ Cake Mixes  Get a High Five from Consumers in Taste Tests

Cakes Made With Craigmillar ‘Best Ever’ Cake Mixes Get a High Five from Consumers in Taste Tests01 July 2011

Five popular Craigmillar cake mixes; Madeira, Farmhouse, Scone, Complete Sponge and Chocolate Fudge Brownie, have just been voted ‘best ever’ in extensive consumer taste tests undertaken by CSM United Kingdom, delivering top marks on taste, texture and en read full story »


NATIONAL DOUGHNUT WEEK PUTS LOCAL CRAFT BAKERS IN THE NEWS

NATIONAL DOUGHNUT WEEK PUTS LOCAL CRAFT BAKERS IN THE NEWS16 May 2011

National Doughnut Week 2011 celebrated its 20th anniversary in style, last week, with more independent bakers than ever before being involved in the high profile ‘doughnut fest’. read full story »


Cake Competition for School Cooks Puts a Smile on Pupil’s Faces

Cake Competition for School Cooks Puts a Smile on Pupil’s Faces02 May 2011

A competition for school catering staff, in North Ayrshire, to develop a ‘healthier option’ sweet treat or pudding recipe has been a resounding success. The idea behind the completion was to develop a recipe that would appeal to students whilst meeting go read full story »


TV, Radio Press and New Media Campaign Give National Doughnut Week A Massive Boost

TV, Radio Press and New Media Campaign Give National Doughnut Week A Massive Boost15 April 2011

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CSM United Kingdom Launch New White Fudge Brownie Mix

CSM United Kingdom Launch New White Fudge Brownie Mix01 April 2011

Leading bakery ingredient and product supplier CSM United Kingdom announce the latest addition to the Craigmillar American range of cake mixes, the White Fudge Brownie Mix. read full story »


Craigmillar Choux Pastry Mix- Improved Recipe, Same Great Value

Craigmillar Choux Pastry Mix- Improved Recipe, Same Great Value01 March 2011

Craigmillar Choux Pastry mix is now even better, just add water and mix to a smooth batter to produce Choux Pastry products that have consistently good volume with a crisp shell and a light centre. read full story »


Tear & Share Treats Make the Perfect Dessert

Tear & Share Treats Make the Perfect Dessert01 February 2011

Readi-Bake Tear & Share Doughnuts, from CSM United Kingdom, make an eye-catching and appealing dessert. These great sharing treats are perfect for social events, fun family gatherings and they also make a really impactful counter-top display. read full story »


Readi-Bake Petits Crolines Light Puff Pastry Party Snacks

Readi-Bake Petits Crolines Light Puff Pastry Party Snacks27 September 2010

For the perfect light canapé or Christmas party snack the Readi-Bake luxury range of Petits Crolines are simply delicious and so appealing they will just fly off the buffet.

These frozen buffet and hand held snacks are quick and convenient for busy cat read full story »


Thaw and Serve Coffee Time Treats from CSM

Thaw and Serve Coffee Time Treats from CSM27 September 2010

It is now so easy to turn coffee breaks into one of your key profit making times of day by adding a selection of ‘treat me’ products such as muffins, cookies and doughnuts to your mid morning or mid afternoon menu. With ReadiBake thaw and serve bakery pro read full story »


Pupils Have Their Cake and Eat it! at the CSM Schools Catering Competition

Pupils Have Their Cake and Eat it! at the CSM Schools Catering Competition27 September 2010

A competition for school catering staff to develop a ‘healthier option’ sweet treat or pudding recipe that would appeal to students and still offer an alternative which met government guidelines on school dining has been a huge success. Winning entries f read full story »


CSM UNITED KINGDOM WIN LACA INNOVATION AWARDS 2010

CSM UNITED KINGDOM WIN LACA INNOVATION AWARDS 201027 September 2010

Winners of the Innovation Zone Best Display at this years LACA (Local Authority Caterers Association) Conference, CSM United Kingdom, provided judges with a single vision of success with their Extra Moist Cake Mix display. read full story »


Bake-Off at its Sumptuous Best with Readi-Bake Shortbread

Bake-Off at its Sumptuous Best with Readi-Bake Shortbread27 September 2010

Readi-Bake Shortbreads, from CSM (United Kingdom) Limited, (previously known as BakeMark UK) epitomises the very best of bake-off –golden, sugary, home baked appearance and luxurious, rich, customer tempting freshly baked smell, with the simplicity of bak read full story »


Seize the Opportunity for Extra Sales with New Mini-Bites Grab Bag

Seize the Opportunity for Extra Sales with New Mini-Bites Grab Bag27 September 2010

Grab a bag and go – for time hungry consumers the new ReadiBake Mini-Bite Grab Bag is the ideal way to buy the latest snack sensation, ReadiBake Mini-Bites. In no time at all consumers can pick up a lunch time treat, an indulgent elevenses to share with f read full story »


Fiendishly Good Recipes For A Profitable Halloween

Fiendishly Good Recipes For A Profitable Halloween03 August 2010

Halloween is now one of the most lucrative dates on the calendar for bakers. So don’t be scared just join in the confectionery mayhem ‘witch’ demands recipes contain plenty of blood, ectoplasm, spiders and pumpkins! read full story »


CSM Puts the Icing on the Cake

CSM Puts the Icing on the Cake19 July 2010

The phrase ‘Icing on the Cake’ is generally understood to mean ‘putting the finishing touch’ and it is clear in the world of baked goods that for many products an icing or topping is ‘the finishing touch’. After all where would carrot cake be without the read full story »


Love All – Strawberry Tarts Take Centre Court

Love All – Strawberry Tarts Take Centre Court21 June 2010

With a range of easy to use, Merjel, cold process jellies available boasting only natural colours and flavours, bakery ingredient specialist CSM United Kingdom is urging bakers to ‘go for the grand slam’ with fresh strawberry and summer fruits pastries an read full story »


Mix with the Best with Craigmillar’s Best Ever Creme Cake Mixes

Mix with the Best with Craigmillar’s Best Ever Creme Cake Mixes01 April 2010

Bakery ingredient specialist, CSM United Kingdom has launched two new, improved, Craigmillar Creme Cake Mixes that they believe will give you the best creme cakes you have ever made. read full story »


CSM United Kingdom Launch New Arkady Soft Roll Improvers

CSM United Kingdom Launch New Arkady Soft Roll Improvers01 March 2010

With statistics demonstrating that half of consumers regularly examine product labels before they buy, with salt, sugar and calorie content the most sought after information, Arkady’s new formulation Soft Roll Improvers can help bakers get a healthier sli read full story »