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March 2009: Did you know...
...Bakers used to be fined if their loaves were under weight, so they used to add an extra loaf to every dozen, just in case -- hence, the expression "baker's dozen"?!
August News 2009 - Be Prepared with ADM's delicious Rich Fruit Cake Mix!
Christmas may seem ages away but ADM is already preparing for the festive season with delicious Rich Fruit Cake mix. Currently available, and for a limited time only, this versatile mix can make a tantalising array of treats from traditional Christmas and Dundee cakes to contemporary individual portion slices and mini treats.
Free of charge marketing support is also available in the form of festive eye catching point of sale materials to help entice bakery customers.
If you would like more information call Customer Services free on 08080 435 687.
 
Current Issues - July 2009
- An FSA meeting to discuss the existing Regualtion18(1)e of the UK Food Labelling Regulations 1996-the ‘fortified flour’ provision, which provides exemption from the requirement to label nutrients, is unlikely to be carried through into the new Food Information Regulation will take place on 17th July.
- FSA is to launch its plans for the next stage of its salt awareness campaign at a meeting with stakeholders on 16th July.
- FSA has produced new UK packing guidance that will assist food packaging manufacturers and users of materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
- In a joint report for the OECD and the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation, economists predict that in the near future average crop prices could be 10-20 percent higher than in the 1997-2006 period.
Economic News - July 2009
- Official figures showed the economy contracted by 2.4% in the first quarter rather than 1.9% as previously estimated.
July News 2009 - ADM’s Castleford Stone Ground Flour: Premium Flour! Premium Taste!
ADM Milling Ltd introduces Castleford Stone Ground Wholemeal Flour. This 100 percent premium quality stone ground wholemeal flour is milled in the traditional way, on authentic French Burr stones at the UK’s oldest genuine stone ground flour mill, located in Castleford, Yorkshire. This traditional milling process produces flour with exceptional flavour and texture – perfect for a wide range of delicious bakery foods; from breads and rolls to cakes, morning goods and savoury products.
Available in 16kg bags at an introductory price of £6.95 a bag, this premium wholemeal flour offers excellent profit potential, along with all the natural goodness and quality of traditional milling skills that have been handed down from generation to generation, to give Castleford Mill over a century of traditional stone grinding wheat flour milling experience. ADM is also offering free marketing support including eye-catching point of sale.
  
May 2009: Did you know...
...cereal as a word is derived from the name of the Roman goddess Ceres, protector of crops.
And speaking of cereals a new Credit Crunch breakfast cereal is being launched soon!
Industry News - May 2009
- The Grocer has highlighted, using TNS data, the increase in value and volume sales of wrapped bread for the 52 weeks to February 2009. Increased sales of white bread in particular were noted, branded increased 2% in volume and own label increased 5.5% in volume.
- FSA Salt Targets-FSA announced their salt targets on 18th May. The revised 2012 target for bread is 0.4mg of sodium per 100g bread. Helpfully there was also a reallocation of ‘buns’ to ‘Morning goods’ which is a more realistic appreciation of the sodium contents of these products.
- The US Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission have each taken a major breakfast cereal producer to task over health claims made on their products. The FDA has said that claims such as ‘clinically proven to help lower cholesterol’ make the product a drug under federal law because it is a specific health claim. The FDA recognises that more general claims about reduction in heart-disease risk from eating whole-grain foods may be allowed.
Economic News - May 2009
- The latest Bank of England Agent’s summary for May highlights that the pace of contraction in consumer spending has eased, credit conditions remain tight, labour demand continued to shrink, little change in the rate of inflation in materials prices and consumer goods price inflation remained positive as promotional activity and falls in domestic energy prices pushed against the impact of rising import prices.
- The GDP for the UK economy fell by a revised 1.9% in three first three months of 2009 according to the revised figures issued by the Office of National Statistics.
- Retail sales volumes rose by 2.6% in the year to April according the Office for National Statistics.
- CPI inflation fell to 2.3% in the year to April. RPI showed prices were 1.2% lower than a year a go.
Harvest News August 2009
With UK and European harvests underway all attention is now focused on the weather outlook. Early samples of UK milling wheat have been encouraging with good protein levels recorded. However, weather events over the next few weeks will be crucial in determining final wheat quality and any prolonged period of rainfall could quickly have a negative impact.
 
May News 2009 - ADM Global Safety Week
ADM’s 2009 Global Safety Week, held between 11th to 15th May was a great success. During the week ADM built awareness that safety is a core value and requires constant vigilance. This was promoted through various activities including the encouragement of safe processes and safe behaviours to suppliers when delivering to ADM sites. Pictured below are suppliers showing their commitment to these safe practices and receiving an ADM ‘Zero is Possible’ safety mug.
July 2009: Did you know...
…The ancient Egyptians are believed to be the first to have baked leavened (raised) bread in about 3,000 BC.
Industry News - March 2009
- The latest National Statisctics on UK milled wheat and flour production from Defra showed an increase of 2.9% in the total wheat milled in the UK, for the crop-year to date (starting July 08), compared to figures for 2007/2008.
- The British Retail Consortium has launched a new, universal on-pack recycling label. FDF has supported the scheme. The label is designed to provide customers with standardised information on whether packaging can be recycled.
- In a new report ‘Hungry For Change’ Which? has renewed its call for the food industry and retailers to do more to reduce the sugar, salt and fat content of food by taking an industry wide consistent approach to labelling.
- Researchers in China have suggested that people who replace 100% sodium chloride with a substitute containing 65% sodium chloride, 25% potassium chloride and 105 magnesium sulfate experience improvements in systolic blood pressure.
Economic News - March 2009
- The UK's annual rate of inflation showed a shock rise in February after retailers offset higher import costs caused by the weak pound. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose unexpectedly from 3% in January to 3.2%, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
- The latest BRC retail sales for February saw like-for-like sales fall 1.8% which followed a surprising rise of 1.1% in January. The snow is the main reason given for the reduction. Growth in food sales slowed to 6%.
ADM Milling to sponsor the Baking Industry Awards 2009 category of Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year!
ADM Milling is delighted to be sponsoring the Baking Industry Awards 2009 category of Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year to be held on Tuesday 8th September at the Park Lane Hilton in London.
The award is open to all bakery and food manufacturing businesses that produce exceptional quality goods. Judges will be assessing entries in terms of product quality, operational standards, innovation, investment, marketing initiatives and measurable success in their market place.
Why should you enter? Well, these awards and in particular the ADM sponsored category provide a unique opportunity to create a platform to promote your achievements, generate press coverage and be rewarded in front of industry VIP’s at the prestigious awards ceremony.
Nick Ringer, MD of Crantock Bakery won last year’s award and said “…It has definitely given us a higher profile and impresses potential customers. In today’s economic climate, it’s a big help.”
Has your company demonstrated exceptional achievements during the year and distinguished itself from others in the industry? If so we strongly encourage your entry into this category! If you’d like an entry form please email Melanie.somerville@adm.com or call 01277 694202.”
February 2009: Did you know...
...biscuit is a word derived from Latin via Middle French and means "twice cooked"?!
Industry News February 2009
- Scientists at the University of Liverpool have been awarded funding to decode the genome of wheat. It is hoped the project will give the genetic tools needed to breed varieties of wheat with increased yield.
- The International Grains Council is predicting a 5-8% drop in the world wheat harvest. This would be a total of some 37m tonnes down from 687m tonnes last year.
- The EU ban on some pesticides was confirmed by a vote in the EU Parliament this week. Farmers insist it will reduce production and increase prices.
- Nutrient Profiles- The latest indications are that the EU Commission is prepared to increase the sodium level from 400mg per 100g of bread to 700mg per 100g of bread if it contains at least 3g of fibre per 100g. This concession is only available for 6 years; after this time the sodium level will have to revert back to 400mg. This would appear to mean that white bread, which would not have that fibre content, would still have a ceiling level of 400mg. Breakfast cereals sodium level has been reduced from 700mg to 500mg. These proposals have still to be agreed.
- The early results from a study at Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge show that peanut allergy and perhaps other allergies can be ‘cured’ by exposing sufferers to peanuts over a six month period thereby building up a tolerance. The children in the study are now eating up to 5 peanuts a day. More work has to be done to by way of a longer term study but the results have been widely welcomed as being very encouraging.
- A UK political party are backing a campaign to have all meat clearly labelled with its country of origin. The campaign is designed to raise awareness of British food but could also have wider implications for the discussions on Country of Origin labelling in the EU Food In formation Proposal.
- According to TNS data the average UK household bought 1.3% less salt in products in September 2008 than two years before.
- The Food Standards Agency is carrying out a strategic review of its nutritional research portfolio and has launched a public consultation to seek views on its future direction. The consultation ends on 11th May.
Economic News - February 2009
- According to the latest BRC figures UK retail sales performed well in January with total sales values up 3.2% and like for like sales up 1.1% the best performance since May 2008. Like for like food sales were up 5.1%. The increased cost of importing food and ingredients was contributing to pushing up food product prices.
- Inflation in January as measured by the Consumer Price Index has stayed higher than expected at 3%. Food price inflation remained strong at 10.1%.
The ADM Harvester Baker’s Dozen – 13 bags for the price of 12
ADM Milling is helping customers save their hard-earned dough with the Baker’s Dozen special offer: for a limited time customers can purchase 13 bags of Harvester flour for the price of 12.*
With consumers increasingly looking for healthier options, bread made from Harvester flour is a delicious choice. Made from high-protein, top-quality malted wheat containing B vitamins, minerals and fibre, a loaf made from Harvester flour is not only nutritious, but delicious too. And for the calorie conscious, a medium slice of a large loaf contains fewer than 80 calories.
Harvester Baker’s Dozen offers excellent profit potential and is available from 16 March 2009 until 12 June 2009, in 16kg bags. ADM is also offering free-of-charge marketing support including eye-catching point of sale.
For additional information on this promotion or other ADM products, contact ADM Customer Service toll-free on 08080 435687.
*Terms & conditions apply.
April 2010: Did you know...
...Bread is closely tied to religious expression and communion. Hot cross buns commemorate Lent and Good Friday, Greek Easter breads are set with eggs dyed red to denote the blood of Christ, and Jewish families celebrate the coming of the Sabbath on Friday evening with challah (a light, airy yeast bread made of six long strands of dough which are braided to form one large loaf).
May News 2009 - Snowdonia Charity Challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK 2009
 
This weekend saw intrepid members of ADM Milling, negotiate crossing the breadth of Snowdonia and summit the 13 highest peaks in Wales in aid of Cancer Research UK.
This was achieved over two days and covered an approximate distance of over 30 miles. As if this wasn’t challenging enough, the team had to tackle the severe weather conditions including snow (yes that’s snow in May!) and wind speeds over 70mph.
Despite the numerous challenges, a great time was had by all and to date over £6000 has been raised for Cancer Research UK.
A big thank you to everyone who has kindly sponsored the team and made a donation. If you’d like to make a donation, it's not too late please go to the Justgiving website at:
www.justgiving.com/admmilling09
October 2009: Did you know...
…Early Egyptian writings urged mothers to send their children to school with plenty of bread and beer for their lunch.
Current Issues - April 2010
Economic News - April 2010
- Food inflation fell to a three-year low and overall shop price inflation slowed in March to 1.2% from 1.7% in February according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
- The price of oil reached a fresh 18-month high on Tuesday on growing hopes of a US-led global economic recovery.
- The Bank of England has held interest rates at 0.5%.
News April 2010 - ADM Milling to sponsor the Baking Industry Awards 2010 category of Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year!
ADM Milling is delighted to be sponsoring the Baking Industry Awards 2010 category of Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year to be held on Wednesday 8th September at the Park Lane Hilton in London.
The award is open to all bakery and bakery food manufacturing businesses that produce exceptional quality baked goods. Judges will be assessing entries in terms of product quality, operational standards, innovation, investment, marketing initiatives and measurable success in their market place.
Why should you enter? Well, these awards and in particular the ADM sponsored category provide a unique opportunity to create a platform to promote your achievements, generate press coverage and be rewarded in front of industry VIP’s at the prestigious awards ceremony.
Des Kingsley, MD of Kensey Foods won last year’s award and said “…Winning the award was altogether very positive for the company, a way to celebrate all the hard work of everyone in the business over a very long time.”
Has your company demonstrated exceptional achievements during the year and distinguished itself from others in the industry? If so we strongly encourage your entry into this category! If you’d like an entry form please email Melanie.somerville@adm.com or call 01277 694202.
ADM Bakers’ Dozen Offer: Buy 12 Bags Of ADM Bun Mix Get 1 Bag Free!
ADM Milling is supporting customers in their Easter preparations with the Bakers’ Dozen Offer. For a limited time, customers will receive a free bag of ADM Bun Mix when they purchase 12 bags of Bun Mix.
The ADM Bun Mix is perfect for making an array of Easter treats, including traditional hot cross buns, Easter bread, cinnamon fruit plait, tear-and-share Easter buns and Easter rabbit buns. Recipes for all of these Easter goodies can be found in the ADM Easter Recipe Ideas Brochure.
Available in 25 kilogram bags, this time saving versatile mix produces exceptional yields offering superb value for money, and coupled with the Bakers’ Dozen Offer, it offers even greater profit potential.
The ADM Bakers’ Dozen Offer “buy 12 bags of ADM Bun Mix get 1 bag free” is available from 15, February 2010 to 1, April 2010. ADM is also offering free-of-charge marketing support including eye-catching point-of-sale.
For further information on this promotion and many other products contact Customer Services on free phone 08080 435687.
November 2009: Did you know...
…Christmas cake is an English tradition that began as plum porridge. People ate the porridge on Christmas Eve, using it to line their stomachs after a day of fasting. Soon dried fruit, spices and honey were added to the porridge mixture, and eventually it turned into Christmas pudding.
Current Issues - November 2009
- A new study reported in the British Medical Journalhas added weight to the medical evidence that the amount of salt in the diet has to be reduced to the government target of 6g a day. The meta-analysis conducted by researchers at Warwick and Naples Universities looked at 13 published prospective studies on salt intake and stroke and cardiovascular disease rates in USA, Finland, Japan, Netherlands, Scotland and Taiwan. The studies covered 170,000 people.
- Market researchers Mintel have predicted that food manufacturers will continue to reduce sodium throughout 2010.
- The Food Standards Agency has announced that five high street restaurant chains, Burger King, KFC, McDonald’s, Subway and Wimpey, have set out how they will offer customers healthier choices. The commitments cover calorie labeling, salt reduction and sat fat reduction.
Industry News - July 2009
- The total amount of wheat milled in the UK has increased by 2.2% for the crop-year to date, according to the latest national statistics released by Defra. The figure for the 43 weeks to 25 April 2009 stood at 5,302 thousand tonnes (tt), compared to the 4,923tt for the comparable period last year. However, figures for the four weeks to 25 April, showed that the total amount milled fell by 3.4% to 477tt compared with the figures for April 2008.
- In terms of flour production, The crop year-to-date figures show flour production for biscuit-making has increased by 10%, but cake flour and flour for food ingredients both fell, by 4.4% and 14.8% respectively.
- Plans for a voluntary ‘supermarket watchdog’ to oversee the relationship between grocery chains and their suppliers are close to collapse after objections from the ‘big four’ supermarkets. It is possible the creation of the ombudsman will be passed to the Department of Business Innovation and Skills which will turn the regulator from a voluntary organisation to a compulsory body with enforceable powers.
- The latest TNS grocery market share data for the 12 weeks ended 14th June show the sector growing by 6.5%. The growth of Aldi and Lidl has tailed off, eclipsed by Sainsbury’s and Morrison’s. Waitrose has seen a successful launch of its Essentials line with annual growth reaching 7%. Tesco’s growth was still an impressive 6.2%.
- TNS has also updated its inflation measure for grocery products which has decreased to 7%.
News November 2009 - 'Tis The Season For ADM Rich Fruit Cake Mix
It’s not too late to get into the festive season with ADM’s delicious Rich Fruit Cake Mix; ideal for producing a wide variety of Christmas lines.
By adding water and fruit to this versatile mix, bakers can create an assortment of seasonal delicacies, such as traditional Christmas and Dundee cakes, contemporary mini-treats, individual portion slices and even Christmas pudding, all with speed and ease.
The ADM Rich Fruit Cake Mix offers outstanding value for money, producing excellent yields and in turn increasing bakery sales potential. Packed in 12.5 kilogram bags, this delicious mix is currently available in the ADM Bakers Mixes Collection (while stocks last.
For further information on this promotion and many other products contact Customer Services on free phone 08080 435687.
Economic News - August 2009
- The latest Bank of England Agents’ summary of business conditions highlights some evidence of consumer spending stabilizing, recovery in housing market activity continues, exports continue to fall, manufacturing stabilizing at low levels, availability and cost of finance a key concern, employment declining, consumer price inflation remaining low.
- The CBI’s gauge of high street sales rose to minus 15 during July from minus 17 in June. The long term average is plus 18.
- The UK economy contracted by 0.8% between April and June, which was more than doubled the figure expected by experts.
Current Issues - October 2009
- The Food Standards Agency has written to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) with updated information on folic acid and colorectal cancer. In June 2007 the FSA Board, based on a report from Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), recommended mandatory fortification of bread or flour with folic acid. In October the CMO asked SACN to consider further evidence on the risk of colorectal cancer. SACN has now carried out its review and concluded the evidence does not provide a substantial basis to change its previous recommendation for the introduction of mandatory fortification with folic acid.
- Cocoa prices reached a 29-year high of $3,143/tonne last month – 17% higher than a year ago and 62% higher than two years ago.
- The UK remains one of the cheapest countries in the world to buy bread. According to the latest figures from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), London was 84th cheapest out of the 128 where the EIU monitors bread prices. Manchester was even lower down the table, ranked 101.
- According to the Food & Drink Association (FDF) sweet biscuits were up 12.4% to £95.2m in the first 6 months of 2009.
 
September News 2009 - ADM New Seeded Gold Concentrate for Baked Goods
ADM Milling is delighted to announce the launch of its new ADM Seeded Gold Concentrate, available now. This premium product can be mixed with white or wholemeal flour, and combined with shortening, yeast and water to create a variety of delicious seeded breads and rolls.
ADM Seeded Gold Concentrate is packed in 16-kilogram bags, making it easy to measure the quantity required against ADM flours. Designed to be used as one part flour to one part Seeded Gold Concentrate, this time saving mix enables bakers to maximise the variety of baked goods produced using ADM flour, without the need to add improvers. Seeded Gold Concentrate also offers outstanding profit potential through excellent yields.
For further information on this promotion, contact Customer Services free on 08080 435687.
Current Issues - August 2009
 
- There has been a 1.7% rise in the number of UK lunch boxes in the year to the end of February according to the latest TNS data. This equates to 8% value growth to £4.7bn, an uplift not many categories can boast.
- According to the Financial Times, traders and industry experts are in rare agreement that sugar prices could hit a 28 year high (above 19.73 cents per pound) this year because of poor weather, steady consumption and low global inventories.
- FSA is seeking views on proposed voluntary recommendations for saturated fat and added sugar reductions; increased availability of smaller single-portion sizes, and increased marketing of healthier versions of biscuits, cakes, pastries, buns/doughnuts, chocolate confectionary and soft drinks.
- New Zealand has decided to delay the mandatory fortification of bread with folic acid for a further three years until 2012. In the UK the report from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) to the Chief Medical Officer will be submitted in September. No further information will be available until then.
Economic News - November 2009
- The Bank of England’s agents’ summary of business conditions for November highlights consumer spending growing, availability of credit eased slightly, few cuts in employment, per capita labour costs remained below levels of a year ago and consumer goods price inflation remained low.
- The CBI latest retail sales survey for November has risen at its fastest rate in two years.
August 2009: Did you know...
…The fastest "bun" in the West goes to a team of bakers from Wheat Montana Farms and Bakery in the USA who reclaimed the Guinness World Record in 1995. They harvested and milled wheat from the field and then mixed, scaled, shaped and baked a loaf in exactly eight minutes, 13 seconds.
Economic News - October 2009
- The UK economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.4% between July and September meaning the country is still in recession. It is the first time the UK GDP has contracted for six consecutive quarters since quarterly figures began in 1955.
- Official data shows that retail sales volumes rose by 2.4% in the year to September. Retail sales values increased 1.8% over the same period. Sales for the month of September were unchanged from the previous month.
- The latest Bank of England Agents’ summary of business conditions for October highlights-modest growth in consumer spending, manufacturing output has stabilized, credit conditions still perceived to be tight for most businesses, the pace of the decline in employment has eased, per capita labour costs remain below levels of a year ago and consumer price inflation remains low.
- According to a new IGD report, consumers will continue to be more careful about spending money in the future – even once the effects of the recession have worn off. 54% said they would be more careful, whereas only 5% said they would be more frivolous and 39% didn’t think their habits would change.
Harvest News - September 2009
The UK harvest is now virtually complete with only small patches in the Northern regions left to cut. Earlier in the year the crop forecast was 14.8mt a decrease from the preceding year of 17.2mt. However, a recent revision from DEFRA indicates that it is now more likely to be 14.3mt. Early indications are that quality is good, albeit, variable moving across the country.
Economic News - September 2009
- Retail sales in August were weaker than expected, showing no increase from July, according to the Office for National Statistics. The annual growth rate in sales volumes is now 2.1%.
- Consumer price inflation was 1.6% in August from 1.8% in July, helped by falling food prices. Retail price inflation edged up to 1.3% from -1.4% in July.
Current Issues - September 2009
- The first report of the newly formed Council of Food Policy Advisors calls for a cross-government strategy for food that more clearly outlines industry’s role and defines an environmentally sustainable diet. The report says government must give clearer guidance on how manufacturers can contribute to improving the sustainability of the UK food system.
- Proline, an amino acid in wheat flour, may reduce the formation of acrylamide by 80% according to researchers from the Universities of Leeds, Newcastle and Reading published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.
- The FSA has announced the formation of a steering group to engage with consumers on Genetically Modified Foods, to understand what consumers see as the risks and benefits.
- The FSA is to conduct a survey to investigate the migration of aluminium and other metals from food packaging.
September 2009: Did you know...
…It takes 9 seconds for a combine to harvest enough wheat to make about 70 loaves of bread.
ADM Exhibits at FIE 2009
ADM invites you to visit our stand at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe 2009 tradeshow, to be held from November 17, through to November 19, at Frankfurt Messe, Frankfurt, Germany.
Visitors to ADM’s stand can try great-tasting samples containing a wide range of high quality, value-added ingredients, including flour, chocolate, cocoa powders, low saturated frying and baking fats, functional soya products and plant sterols and sterol esters.
Our technical experts will also be available on stand and can work with you to discuss the right ingredients to help you create foods that meet the demands of your customers.
January 2009: Did you know...
...doughnuts were originally made of raised dough with a nut in the centre?!
Industry News - January 2009
- The Food Standards Agency is commissioning a systematic review of the evidence of the benefits and risks of different dietary carbohydrates on cardio-metabolic health and disease. The Agency will be commissioning further systematic reviews of other links between carbohydrate and health later this year, with the aim of producing a definitive report on the subject. The purpose of the studies is to enable the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) to make recommendations for public health policy to the FSA and DH.
- Cafes, pubs and restaurants are to be urged by the FSA to display nutritional information on their menus. FSA says it is talking to over 50 food chains with many already agreeing to the proposals. It is hoped calorie labeling will start next year with more information on fat, sugar and salt content being detailed in leaflets at the outlet. FSA Chief Executive Tim Smith said consumers were now used to nutritional information when shopping so the same information should be available when consumers eat out.
- The EU ban on some pesticides was confirmed by a vote in the EU Parliament this week. Farmers insist it will reduce production and increase prices.
- The UK is go get a new national Food and Environment Research Agency to strengthen Defra’s work in plant and crop protection, safety in the food chain, risk assessment and crisis response by bringing together DEFRA’s Central Science Laboratory, Plant Health Division, Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate and the Plant variety Rights Office and Seeds Division.
Economic News - January 2009
- Eurozone interest rates have been cut to 2%.
- The economy is officially in recession for the first time since 1991. GDP fell 1.5% in the last three months of 2008 following a 0.6% drop in the previous quarter. The fall in the last quarter was the biggest quarter decline since 1980.
- The Government has announced its plans to underwrite up to £20bn for SMEs to help with working capital and loans.
- There was a surprising increase in the volume of UK retail sales in December rising by 1.6% according to the Office of National Statistics. However the value of sales fell 0.8%. It should be noted the sales included the cut in VAT, vigorous discounting, and a quirk of the calendar sales from 1st to 3rd January are included.
- The latest Bank of England Agents’ summary of business conditions for January reports consumers’ expenditure contracting, exports slowed sharply, output contracted rapidly, concerns over availability of working capital, annual input inflation fallen back and retail goods and service price inflation also fallen.
Wheat News - January 2009
At a time when trading activity is traditionally low, the market has been driven on to higher levels of activity, which have not been seen since September of last year.
Outside markets, especially currency are contributing factors to the change of market direction. The weakening of Sterling against both the Euro and US dollar is allowing UK and EU wheat to become more competitive for export and thus supporting values. Meanwhile, talk of cold weather in the Northern Hemisphere and dry weather in Argentina are generating concern over planted grain conditions and adding further momentum to the upward market movement.
A continuation of the weaker markets seen during the first half of the season would appear for the time being to have disappeared. The market has created for itself a degree of uncertainty as to whether this rise is sustainable, but fuelled by domestic demand in the UK, there now appears to be a consensus that the ‘lows’ for the season have come and gone.
Love Raspberry & Passion Fruit Cake Mix!
January 2009
Love ADM’s Raspberry & Passion Fruit Cake Mix this Valentine’s Day. ADM is delighted to announce that due to popular demand the delicious Raspberry & Passion Fruit Cake Mix will be added into the ADM core product range.
This versatile cake mix can be used to make some tantalising Valentine treats or to produce a scrumptious array of cakes, muffins, cupcakes or squares. For more information please call Customer Services free on 08080 435687.
Wheat/agriculture News - October 2008
The UK harvest is now complete and being assessed to determine what is available in terms of quality this season. The harvest delay continues to impact on the price of spot wheat with a lack of merchantable grain in the system. The UK crop size is estimated at 17mmt, a potential record, and this is mirrored throughout the world with high yielding crops being reported. On the 30th September the USDA projected a record world wheat production of 676.3mmt, and with Australia being optimistic on achieving a 22mmt crop confidence is high on achieving the USDA estimate. However, whilst yields have been higher there has been a reduction in the volume of quality milling wheat and these grades have not dropped in price as quickly with premiums widening. With the financial turmoil around the globe the wheat market should be treated with caution. Outside markets will continue to influence future price direction and we need to see how various financial rescue packages in the banking sector work out and their subsequent interpretation by the market.
Have a seasonal treat with our new Rich Fruit Cake Mix!
October 2008
Indulge yourself with ADM’s new limited edition Rich Fruit Cake Mix. A brand new mouth watering cake premix, requiring only the addition of water and fruit to make a tantalising array of treats from traditional Christmas and Dundee cakes to contemporary individual portion slices and mini treats. Packed in 12.5kg bags and available from 3rd October (whilst stocks last) this versatile mix produces exceptional yields offering excellent bakery margin potential. If that wasn’t enough ADM is also offering free of charge marketing support including beautifully designed eye catching point of sale. Other delicious festive ranges are also available. For more information free phone Customer Services 08080 435687.
Industry News - October 2008
- A top retailer and bread manufacturer have announced they are to produce loaves which are 300g, 600g and 1000g breaking the tradition, and the previous law, which required bread to be sold, in practical terms, in only 400g and 800g. The most up to date legislative position is that the EU Directive making the change, which was for pre-packed products i.e. wrapped bread, will be implemented in the UK on 11th April 2009. Consultation to permit the same changes to be made to unwrapped bread will be issued shortly. The intention is the relaxation for unwrapped products would also take place in April 2009. However LACORS have confirmed they will not seek to prosecute any breaches of the legislation as they are aware the law is about to change.
- Asian wheat stocks are expected to increase this year as stronger harvests are recorded in Australia, China and India. Australia is expected to regain its role as one of the world’s top wheat exporters, with the USA the biggest exporter followed by Canada and Australia.
- Ireland, the best performing euro zone economy since the birth of the single currency, became on Thursday the first in the 15 country region to fall into recession.
- The Agriculture and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB), which incorporates HGCA and other levy boards, has launched a consultation to determine industry views on the scope, use and financing of quality schemes and branding on AHDB sector products. More information is available at www.ahdb.org.uk/publications/consultation.aspx
- Plans have been announced for a merger between Centaur Grain and Grain farmers to create a new national grain supplier.
- World Heart Day was on 28th September and was used to highlight the benefits of a fibre rich diet. Recommendations include eating wholemeal, multigrain or multi-seed bread.
Wheat/Technology News - October 2008
ADM continue to strive for milling excellence and this year is no exception as the harvest comes to an end and we determine wheat quality. Our Technical Centre laboratory, with all the latest equipment, has now milled and baked nearly 100 wheat samples from around the world to determine the new crop’s functionality. Our team have had dedicated ‘Bake Days’ test baking a range of grist options over a wide range of products. This extensive knowledge enables us to ensure consistent quality in our flours and assist our customers using new harvest crop.
October 2008: Did you know...
Humble pie comes from the food "umble pie", a pie consisting of the innards of deer, which very poor people in Medieval England ate.
Energy News - August 2008
Steeply rising energy prices combined with other rising costs are having a serious impact on the milling and baking costs. The price of oil has risen to a record level beyond $140 per barrel, which is already 25% beyond its 1979/80 peak in inflation adjusted terms and some commentators predict it will rise further. Although inflation has been rising throughout 2008, much of this cost increase has occurred over the last twelve months and is still to be reflected in the market. Many businesses in the freight sector have adopted a fuel surcharge response – as with airlines - as diesel costs soar. Electricity costs have risen in line with oil and now stand over 80% higher year on year, and most power suppliers are predicting worse to come. According to the International Grains Council, the cost of shipping a tonne of wheat across the Atlantic is well over $100 per tonne despite the
economic slow down.
Wheat/Agriculture News - August 2008
Grain prices remain firm, although there is a record global wheat harvest in prospect. Much will depend on the quality of the crop, especially in Europe and the UK. Conditions have been reasonably good, although there have been some worries about disease levels in the UK and drought in Denmark and the Baltic region. However, quality will be finally determined over the next six to eight weeks. In the meantime farmers are reluctant to commit themselves by selling their bread wheat before the harvest.
Economic News - August 2008
- The latest BRC figures show like-for-like retail sales fell 0.03% in the three months to June pushing the annual decline to 0.4%.
- The web site mysupermarket.com says the annual cost of the weekly shop is up £1,100.
- Factory gate prices rose 10% for the year to June. Input costs were up 30.3% for the year to June.
- Inflation rose to 3.8%, the consumer price index, in June pushed up by the cost of oil and food. The retail price index stands at 4.6%.
- UK unemployment rose by 12,000 to 1.62m in the three months to May.
- The proposed 2p increase in fuel duty planned for the autumn has been cancelled by the government.
Legal News – FSA Sodium Intake Proposed Targets
August 2008
The FSA issued reports earlier this week on the overall level of dietary sodium intake and proposed targets for the salt content of foods for 2012. The FSA’s current targets and proposals for 2012 in the bakery sector are summarised below.
2.1 Bread and rolls Includes all bread and rolls: pre-packed, part-baked and freshly baked (including retailer in-store bakery) white, brown, malted grain and wholemeal bread or rolls including seeded products, French bread, ciabatta, focaccia, pitta, naan, chappattis, tortillas etc without additions (e.g. cheese, olives, sundried tomatoes etc, see category 2.2) 2010 target: 1.1g salt or 430mg sodium (average) 2012 target: 0.93g salt or 370mg sodium (average)
2.2 Bread and rolls with additions Includes all bread and rolls (as listed at category 2.1 above) with "high salt" additions e.g. cheese, olives, sundried tomatoes etc. Also includes cheese scones. 2010 target: 1.3g salt or 500mg sodium (average) 2012 target: 1.13g salt or 450mg sodium (maximum)
2.3 Morning goods Includes plain and fruit scones, crumpets, pikelets, English muffins, Scotch pancakes, bagels, croissants, brioche, soda farls and waffles etc. Excludes cheese scones (see
category 2.2) and buns (see category 12.1). 2010 target: 1.3g salt or 500mg sodium (average) 2012 target: 0.75g salt or 300mg sodium (average) 1.0g salt or 400mg sodium (maximum)
August 2008: Did you know ...
where the term “pumpernickel” comes from?
Napoleon gave common bread its name when he demanded a loaf of dark rye bread for his horse during the Prussian campaign. "Pain pour Nicole," he ordered, which meant "Bread for Nicole," his horse. To Germanic ears, the request sounded like "pumpernickel," which is the term we use today for this traditional loaf.
Try our limited edition Raspberry & Passionfruit Cake Mix to make a delicious cakes, muffins, cup cakes, slices and squares!
August 2008
Introducing ADM’s delicious new limited edition raspberry & passion fruit cake mix. A brand new mouth watering cake premix, requiring only the addition of water. Ideal for a variety of cake styles including cup cakes, muffins, slab and loaf cake.
Not only delicious but is fantastic value as well. One 12.5kg bag produces a yield of 233 75g muffins with an ingredient cost of 9.3p – outstanding!
ADM will be providing free promotional point of sale packs including enticingly designed posters. For more information free phone Customer Services 08080 435687.
ADM New Fleet Investment
ADM Milling Ltd, the UK’s largest independent flour miller, has announced a major investment in new delivery vehicles to be added to their fleet. The investment totals 36 vehicles, and includes curtain sided trailers and 15 tanker/trailers, all of which have been painted in bright white and stylishly emblazoned with the ADM livery.
Safety & Health has been a large factor in the fitment of the bulk tankers, as all have now been equipped with pneumatic staircases and hand-rails. The hand rails are situated on all four sides of the top of the tanker and the staircase ensures ascending and descending is much safer than using a conventional ladder. The operating system for these additions is located in an enclosed box, and can only be operated when the vehicle is both stationery and the engine is disengaged. Similarly the vehicle will not operate when either of the safety features are being used.
In addition the new and refurbished tankers now boast the advantage of being totally self contained with independent motors, thus doing away with the need for additional equipment on tractors.
This equipment has been designed, built and fitted specifically to ADM’s requirements by specialist manufacturer Feldbinder, at their Lincolnshire site. Tractors have been supplied by DAF.
The new vehicles are significantly safer for the environment than the older equipment. With each vehicle equipped with lower emission engines, harmful toxins from fuel that are released into the atmosphere are greatly reduced.
This investment reinforces the company's commitment to providing an efficient and high quality national delivery service to meet customers needs.
ADM Milling Flour Price Increase
ADM Milling Ltd announced on the 3rd August a flour price increase of £28.75/tonne for all flours to become effective from Monday 11th September 2006.
Ian Pinner, Managing Director, described the increase as an essential reaction to the continued cost base increases for energy, fuel and wheat, he went on to say; “This is the third year that we have had to accept increased energy costs which are now 30% higher than in November 2005. In addition global wheat markets have moved up sharply in reaction to supply and demand figures showing world stocks to be the lowest for 25 years.” Describing the events that have led to this situation, Ian Pinner explained; “Weather conditions have had an adverse effect on crops, Ukraine and Russia both experienced severe crop destruction due to extreme and extensive periods of adverse weather and the droughts in North America, combined with lower acreage of plantings, have reduced their wheat crop. These global market factors, coupled with lower stocks and a forecast reduction of supply in the world’s key wheat producing areas, have pushed up UK wheat prices to a level 15% higher than in November 2005.”
ADM Milling Launch 4flour
ADM Milling, the UK’s largest independent flour miller is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new e-commerce website www.4flour.co.uk. This website is an innovative and beneficial new way to do business with ADM Milling, taking customer service to even higher levels.
4flour provides ADM Milling customers with a comprehensive and confidential account service. It is designed to make customers business operations easier, bringing convenience and manageability to their fingertips.
4flour offers two main functions; to order and manage flour and bakery ingredients direct with ADM Milling online, and to access specific business account information and documentation using live data direct from the ADM system. In addition 4flour brings the user information on product specifications and recipes, as well as wheat harvest updates, published documents, announcements and industry news.
For more information go to www.4flour.co.uk and click on ‘learn more’.
To register to become a 4flour user go to www.4flour.co.uk/register.
Alternatively call Customer Services FREE on 08080 435687 for an information pack.
4flour Launches with Great Success
ADM Milling is celebrating the successful launch of www.4flour.co.uk, a unique e-commerce solution for registered ADM Milling Customers, first reported in the British Baker, 2nd March 2007.
Already registrations have exceeded initial expectations and feedback from users has been exceptional, proving that the baking industry is more than ready for a high tech solution like www.4flour.co.uk.
Tim Cook, Sales & Marketing Director said “We believe that 4flour has begun a revolution in the industry, and has raised the bar to a new high level for customer service expectation. This service truly is for the customers benefit, providing easy access to business data and convenience and manageability with online ordering”. Tim went on to add “We are delighted with the response and support received so far from the industry”.
If you would like to register got to www.4flour.co.uk/register
ADM Milling Win National Health & Safety Award
ADM Milling, the UK’s largest independent flour miller has scooped top honours by winning The HSE Health & Safety Award at this year’s National Business Awards. The coveted award was presented by Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission, to Ian Pinner, Managing Director, ADM Milling Ltd, at a prestigious gala ceremony, hosted by BBC’s Fiona Bruce at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on 7th November.
To win the award ADM Milling demonstrated the benefits of integrating health and safety in its management processes with all its employees fully engaged in preventing ill health and injury in the workplace. Over the last 12 months, ADM Milling has achieved a 34 per cent reduction in the number of injuries and the number of working days lost has also fallen by 38 per cent.
Presenting the award to ADM Milling, Bill Callaghan, HSC Chair, said: “Our congratulations go to ADM Milling which has demonstrated that well-managed health and safety is good for their business, good for their reputation and key to ensuring the health and well-being of all of their employees.”
Ian Pinner, Managing Director of ADM Milling said: “We are very proud to have won this prestigious award. Credit for this award has to go to all of my colleagues at ADM Milling who have worked so hard to make health and safety part of the culture of the business and everything we do. Without the right mindset and focus on working safely and healthily we would not have achieved the results we have to date. Congratulations to everyone in our business for this external recognition of our successes.”
ADM Milling Reach Finals of The National Business Awards
ADM Milling Ltd has been successful in winning the regional finals of the Health & Safety Award sponsored by the HSE (Health & Safety Executives). There are 10 finalists going through to the category final at The National Business Awards to be held in London on the 7th November. ADM Milling are the only company from the food industry to reach the finals of the Health & Safety Award.
The judges will be looking for the organisation with a good health and safety record that best demonstrates that health and safety is an integral part of its management process, and that employees are fully engaged and, where appropriate, take policies into the supply and distribution chain. Evidence needs to be produced of regular measurement that leads to business performance improvement and the reward of best practice.
ADM Milling is the largest independent flour miller in the UK with nine strategically located flour mills supplying a diverse portfolio of customers from artisan bakers, speciality bakers, food manufacturers and plant bakers.
ADM Milling Ltd Announce Finalists for the Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year 2006
ADM Milling are pleased to sponsor this award for the fourth year. Being the largest truly independent miller in the UK all sectors of the food industry, bakers, food manufacturers, caterers and retailers are offered a comprehensive range of flours and bakery ingredients supported by expert technical and customer service. ADM Milling supply the requirements of the bakery and food industry from their strategically placed mills giving national coverage and a local service.
The finalists who will be attending the Baking Industry Awards on 18th September at The Grovesnor, Park Lane are;
- Fudges (Dorset Village Bakery), Stalbridge
- Soreen (Interlink Foods), Manchester
- Berwyn Bakery, Bala, North Wales
The winner of the Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year 2006 will be announced at the Awards ceremony.
ADM Milling would like to thank all those who entered this year and congratulate them on the excellence of their businesses. It was a difficult decision to select the three finalists as the quality of the applications was particularly high, but only three can go forward to the finals.
National Business Awards -
The HSE Health & Safety Award
ADM Milling Limited has been successful in reaching the regional finals of this prestigious Award sponsored by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
Health and Safety has always been a focus for performance improvement in the business and in 2005 the company achieved notable reductions in a number of areas including first-aid incidents and lost work day cases.
ADM Milling have taken this commitment to Health and Safety forward into the supply and distribution chain and undertake risk assessments at our customers premises through a cross-functional team.
The Award winner will be announced at the National Business Awards regional finals in London on the 13th July.
New Victory Improver
ADM’s new Victory multi purpose bread improver was recently launched at Food & Bake.
New Victory has been developed with the Craft Baker in mind and is formulated for use in a variety of bread processes, it is available in 12.5kg bags. Victory exhibits excellent tolerance through a variety of processing conditions and ensures excellent volume, texture, crust and crumb colour in the baked product. Typical usage rate is recommended at 1% of flour weight for white, and 2% for Brown and Wholemeal.
For more information call Customer Services FREE on 08080 435687.
Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year 2007
ADM Milling will be sponsoring the ‘Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year’ award for the fifth time in 2007.
ADM established its UK Milling operation in 1999. The company has flour mills strategically located around the UK and a state of the art technical centre with some of the most advanced equipment and bakery pilot plant in the industry.
The award is open to all bakery and bakery food manufacturing businesses that produce exceptional quality baked goods, whether these are breads, pies, pizza, pastry, snack foods, biscuits or cakes. Whatever the bakeries speciality we want you to apply for this award. The award in particular recognises both businesses that have grown from traditional craft bakery roots to become significant specialist producers as well as large bakery food manufacturers with a strong market presence.
The judges will be assessing the entrant’s applications in terms of product quality, operational standards, product innovation and marketing activity. In particular the question will be asked ‘what makes your business a winner’.
Tim Cook, Sales and Marketing Director, ADM Milling, when describing the Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year Award stated, ‘The Awards are about recognising excellence in the bakery food manufacturing sector, we supply flour and ingredients to craft bakers, specialist bakers, food manufacturers, in-store bakeries and foodservice. Within all of these we see innovation in new processes and products on a continuous basis and are pleased to be able to contribute both in the technical input we provide and through sponsorship of this prestigious Award which recognizes dynamic and successful businesses.”
ADM Milling looks forward to receiving your application describing your business success.
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY TO DISCONTINUE OPERATIONS AT NEWCASTLE FLOUR MILL
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has announced that local management at its Newcastle flour mill has entered into negotiations with local employees to discontinue operations indefinately, due to unfavourable economic conditions and underutilisation of available capacity. The mill would cease flour production in May 2006.
Food allergy or Fashion fad?
Many of us believe we suffer from a food allergy, but do we actually have one? Recent studies show that although 20 per cent of the population think they have a food allergy, the reality is, less than 1.5 per cent actually suffers from any adverse reaction to food – and less than 1 per cent has an adverse reaction to wheat.
Bloating is often blamed on wheat – however this is actually unlikely to be caused by wheat. Most allergies or reactions are caused by eggs, nuts, milk, soy, citrus fruits and shell fish. In fact if you do feel bloated it is more likely to be due to your lifestyle than pinning it down onto a particular food! According to dieticians, the main causes of bloating are hormone fluctuations, irregular meal patterns, over-eating and stress-related indigestion.
Health professionals are concerned that many of today’s generation are following fashion fads, and self diagnosing as allergic to wheat. They are then totally cutting all wheat intakes out of their diets, missing out on an excellent source of protein, fibre and micronutrients. Professor Tom Sanders from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at King’s College London explains cutting wheat out of your diet unnecessarily can set you on the slippery slope towards an eating disorder. “The quality of a diet is all about what you include not what you cut out.” For further information refer to http://www.fabflour.co.uk/home.asp
ADM Milling, Edinburgh, awarded the SHAW medal
ADM Milling’s Leith, Edinburgh Mill been awarded a S.H.A.W. (Scotland’s Health at Work) Bronze Medal for excellent work in building a healthy workplace for employees.
Ian Gaston, General Manager, ADM Milling, Edinburgh said; “ We are proud to have achieved this award which enables companies to pro-actively address health issues in the workplace. Many of the facilities provided by ADM, along with activities already undertaken by staff, were considered to be applicable to the award, and they were implemented into the SHAW accreditation portfolio. The work involved in gaining the Bronze Medal proved enjoyable and beneficial to all staff and dovetailed very well with the ADM Investor in People standards.”
S.H.A.W is the national award scheme that rewards the efforts and achievements of companies creating a healthy workforce, a healthy workplace and organisation. The scheme has support from industry sectors such as CBI Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, the Federation of Small Business and the standard is recognised by the Health and Safety Executive.
ADM Milling Ltd sponsor Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year 2006
ADM Milling are pleased to sponsor this award for the fourth year. Being the largest truly independent miller in the UK all sectors of the food industry, bakers, food manufacturers, caterers and retailers are offered a comprehensive range of flours and bakery ingredients supported by expert technical and customer service. ADM Milling supply the requirements of the bakery and food industry from their strategically placed mills giving national coverage and a local service.
Who Should Enter
ADM Milling invites both large and small bakery food manufacturers to enter this important category award. Whether you make breads, pies, cakes, pizza, ethnic foods or snacks, all entries will have one thing in common, they all strive to produce exceptional baked goods.
Judges Views
Alongside the finished quality of products companies will be judged on a variety of factors. These include marketing innovation, process investment and efficiency, product development and measurable success in the marketplace together with that special point of difference that sets you apart from competitors.
ADM Milling would like to take this opportunity to wish all entrants the very best of luck and a successful 2006 Baking Industry Award.
Application forms obtainable from Marketing , ADM Milling Ltd, Kingsgate, King Edward Rd, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4HG, Tel 01277 262525.
UK WHEAT PRICES CONTINUE TO SOAR TO SIX YEAR HIGH
The UK flour milling industry is now seeing the increases in world commodity grain prices severely impacting on their cost base for the second time this autumn.
Ian Pinner, Managing Director, ADM Milling Ltd, stated on 12th November;
“UK wheat prices have risen to six year highs in the last few weeks. Prices of wheats for soft and biscuit flours have risen by over £45/tonne year on year. These huge increases, initially triggered by reduced European and UK wheat crops caused by the drought throughout Europe, have been compounded by increased export demand for UK wheat. The Black Sea harvest, which last year supplied a significant volume of wheat and capped wheat prices in Europe and elsewhere, has failed and therefore demand for wheat in drought stricken southern Europe is being supplied from northern Europe. The falling value of the pound sterling against the Euro is further fuelling this export demand. Two new factors are beginning to impact on wheat prices driving them even higher. China has become a major purchaser of soft commodities which is increasing wheat prices and global freight costs; secondly plantings of wheat in the UK this autumn have been spoiled due to the dry conditions leading to speculation of a shortage of supply into 2004/5 harvest year. All of this is leading to sustained cost increases.”
ADM Wins BBS Grand Prix
This years Karting Grand Prix in aid of the Bakers Benevolent Society was won by ADM Milling. Held at the Milton Keynes International Circuit on Sunday 29th June the race saw one of the closest finishes for many years.
The Winning ADM Milling Team of Peter Hayes and Lee Crank passed the chequered flag 9.8 seconds ahead of Rooks of Ramsgate. Third were Greggs North West and fourth The Cookie Crew. All four teams were on the same 141st lap after 3 hours of racing.
The Class 2 winners were Tony and Stan Markland racing for Speciality Breads by FDC from Ramsgate who finished eighth overall.
The event, sponsored by Cereform, raised £4,900 for the charity.
HOW THE TEAMS LAPPED
1. ADM A - 141 laps in 3 hrs 00 mins 45.9 secs
2. Rookies Reprobates - 141 laps + 9.83 secs
3. Greggs North West - 141 laps + 21.84 secs
4. The Cookie Crew - 141 laps + 1min 1.19 secs
5. British Baker - 140 laps
6. ADM B - 139 laps
7. Alfreds the Bakers - 139 laps
8. Specialitybreads.co.uk - 137 laps (Class 2 winners)
9. Scanflow - 137 laps
10. Edme - 136 laps (Class 2 second)
11. Rank Hovis - 135 laps (Class 2 third)
12. Cereform Blue - 134 laps
13. Bako North Western - 134 laps
14. Rookies Rookies - 132 laps
15. Muntons - 132 laps
16. Readi Racers - 130 laps
17. Cereform SOD - 130 laps
18. Michaels Pitta Bakery - 127 laps
19. British Sugar plc - 125 laps
20. Cereform Red - 117 laps
INDIVIDUAL DRIVER'S CHAMPION
David Nash (Cereform Blue)
Food & Bake 2006 ''A great success''!
As the largest independent flour miller in the UK, ADM Milling’s presence at the recent Food & Bake exhibition was an essential decision, with a bright, contemporary and welcoming stand covering 100 square metres.
Held in Halls 6 & 7 of the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, the show attracted more than 16,250 trade visitors, 12% higher than the last Food & Bake in 2004. Full representation by all sectors of the UK bakery food manufacturing industry were present from small Craft Bakers to the largest UK Plant Bakers.
The exhibition enjoyed excellent media success being featured in several national newspapers and on national television and news. Birmingham designer Emma Green was commissioned by Food & Bake organisers Bakery Exhibitors Ltd to create a two metre high version of Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa made entirely of toasted bread. This was subsequently sold on e-bay with the proceeds going to the Bakers Benevolent Charity.
ADM Milling operates in the very dynamic UK market where quality flour is crucial. With this in mind, we have invested in the very latest laboratory instrumentation and systems, giving accurate, reliable, quality control data, essential for meeting the highest product standards and consistency. For this reason we focused a section of our stand presentation on the benefits of this instrumentation and the technical support we provide.
Food & Bake was a launch platform for several new product lines including; Mata Ki Chakki Atta, SR Atta and Lotus Chinese Self Raising Flour all targeted towards the Speciality Wholesale Trade. Also launched was Victory Improver, a bread improver developed especially for the Craft Baker. ADM Bakers Mixes, a range of confectionery and bread premixes, concentrates and complementary toppings and fillings were promoted by food tastings during the show.
Food & Bake 2006 has been a great success for ADM Milling.
Summer Vitality System (VES)
 The summer version of the seven day eating plan continues to promote the importance of bread within the context of a healthy, balanced diet. It was developed by the nutritionist and food writer Fiona Hunter, who took part in a recent radio session with 17 regional stations. The key news hooks for the radio interviews were the results from a short poll commissioned around the controversial size zero (a British size 4) debate. The poll’s top line results were as follows:
60% regard size zero as damaging to a woman’s health and well-being.
An indication of women’s conflicting views on body image is reflected in the finding that more men (37%) than women (26%) claimed to find size zero unattractive.
Only five percent of those polled admit they would like to be an American size 0 and only one per cent is currently trying to achieve a size zero.
Almost half of those polled (49%) claim the volume of conflicting information in the media leaves them confused regarding nutrition and healthy eating.
This confusion is illustrated in their potentially health damaging weight loss methods. 33% resort to not eating bread in an effort to lose weight, while almost a quarter (23%) omit all dairy foods.
In response to these findings, key VES messages communicated to regional radio audiences included bread’s nutritional merits; bread’s role in healthy weight loss and long-term weight management.
Hard copies of the VES booklet are available on request plus it can be downloaded from www.fabflour.co.uk. The VES booklet will form part of the conference pack materials at the British Dietetic Association (June); Nursing in Practice (May and September); National Obesity Forum (October).
Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year, sponsored by ADM Milling
Congratulations to the finalists this year who are:-
Farm House Fare, Clitheroe
Ginsters, Callington
Maple Leaf, Rotherham
The judging panel were delighted with the number and extremely high quality of the entries this year. It was a very difficult process to select the final three to go forward to the awards evening on September 17th at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
Grateful thanks go to all those who entered and best wishes for a successful year ahead.
NEW Tankers
ADM Milling has invested in new imagery for its 28-tonne bulk flour tankers. The company launched www.4flour.co.uk in March to enable customers to purchase flour and ingredients online.
The tankers have been built and fitted to ADM’s requirements by manufacturer Feldbinder of Lincolnshire. The tankers are significantly safer for the environment than previous equipment as each tanker is equipped with a lower emission engine.
ADM Milling join in the “Race for Business”
The 2007 Wollastons Race for Business took place in Chelmsford on Wednesday 27 June with over 1,800 runners from 182 businesses raising money for Farleigh Hospice. 14 ADM Milling, Brentwood staff members joined in the “race for business” including Danny Gentry seen here, approaching the finishing line.
ADM Milling raised over £360 for the charity who in total raised approximately £25,000 from this single event. The “Race for Business” was supported and encouraged by ADM's Tim Cook (Sales Director) and Mark Kerry (Financial Controller). ADM Millings first group of 3 runners managed to come in 35th this year compared to 41st last year. A great achievement. A large number of ADM supporters came along to the event, many of whom have pledged to run next year.
If you are interested in joining us in next years “race for business” please contact Keith Marley on 01277 694 378.
Extended Warehouse at Tilbury
ADM Milling has invested in extending the bagged flour warehouse at Tilbury Mill.
This to ensure security and enhance the quality of our distribution service to customers in the South East of England.
ADM Milling Proud to Support the Federation
ADM Milling, in conjunction with 4flour, are proud sponsors of The Federation of Bakers' 7th Annual Conference being held on Wednesday, 16th May 2007 at One Great George Street, London SW1.
This event has become a key date in the industry diary and this year they have another impressive line up of high profile speakers including:
- FSA Chair, Dame Deidre Hutton;
- Jeya Henry, Professor of Human Nutrition at Oxford Brookes University
- Guy Farrant, Director of Food at Marks & Spencer PLC
- Edward Garner, Director of TNS Worldpanel UK.
With an expected audience of 150, major retailers, bakers and food manufacturers, industry suppliers, senior civil servants, trade associations and press, this event offers delegates an excellent opportunity to meet a wide range of food industry people as well as listen to some thought provoking presentations.
For more information go to www.bakersfederation.org.uk.
ADM Milling Ltd Announces Price Rise
ADM Milling Limited announced on the 23rd July 2007 a flour increase of £68.13 per tonne for all flours to become effective from Monday 20th August 2007.
Tim Cook, ADM Milling, Sales and Marketing Director stated, “The dramatic and well publicised rise in UK and world wheat prices could no longer be absorbed by the business and therefore, regrettably, it had no option but to reflect this increase in the future price of flours.”
4flour Hits the Road
ADM Milling Ltd, the UK’s largest independent flour miller and provider of the 4flour e-commerce solution for purchasing flour and ingredients, has invested in striking imagery on their new bulk-flour tankers. These 28 tonne payload tankers have been stylishly emblazoned with the “4flour” logo, and will be delivering high quality flour the length and breadth of the country.
The tankers are part of a considerable fleet run by ADM Milling and have been equipped, designed, built and fitted specifically to ADM’s requirements by specialist manufacturer Feldbinder of Lincolnshire.
The vehicles pulling these tankers are significantly safer for the environment than previous equipment with each vehicle equipped with lower emission engines.
If you would like to learn more about 4flour go to www.4flour.co.uk.
Introducing Summer Fruit Cake Mix
ADM Milling Ltd is pleased to introduce Summer Fruit Cake Mix, a brand new versatile cake premix.
Summer Fruit Cake includes summer red berries and raspberry fruit pieces, and requires only the addition of water and vegetable oil to make a variety of different cake styles.
Summer Fruit Cake Mix is part of a group of four new products offering four fantastically different seasonal flavour profiles, available at four launch dates throughout the year. These products are designed to add sales potential for craft bakers and increase revenue. Packed in 12.5kg, a single bag plus additional ingredients produces exceptional yields offering excellent bakery margin potential. Marketing support is available with in-store point of sale including vivid, eye catching posters provided completely free of charge.
For further information on these products and many others from the Bakers Mixes range contact Customer Services FREE on 08080 435687.
 Scottish News
ADM Milling Technical Managers held a training day at the new Scottish Bakery Training Centre, Larbert, Stirlingshire, in June. The subject covered was Bread Baking, Ingredients and Processing. The experienced ADM team gave a detailed technical presentation followed by in -depth practical sessions in the newly equipped bakery. The course was limited to 10 delegates comprising bakery owners, managers and trainees. The course, which was well received, is the first in a series being undertaken by
ADM Milling this year at the SBTC.
For further details please contact Arthur Rayer, SAMB, 0131 229 1401.
ADM win the best application award for the developement of
This award was accepted on behalf of the 4flour project team who through a lot of hard work and determination beat some major competitors for the
title of ‘Best Implementation of a Web Portal’.
We at ADM are very proud to be the first in our field to launch a product of this type and have provided hundreds of customers with a simple and efficient information and ordering solution. Contact: www.4flour.co.uk .
New Product Launch – Consumer research confirms Jaguar is the best
Independent research carried out by Leatherhead Food International comparing a range of breads including bread made with ADM’s Jaguar Stone - ground White Flour, a premier retailer crusty loaf, a multiple retailer farmhouse and a brand leader sliced loaf, found ADM’s new product Jaguar to be the best in a number of fields by consumer sensory taste and discussions, including overall liking, aroma, taste and texture.
If you would like further information on this research please email purvika_patel@admworld.com
exceeds the 400 registration milestone!
Since 4flour launch in March 2007 we have reached the 400 registered users mark suggesting times have moved forward in the baking industry welcoming this user friendly innovative ecommerce site. If you have not registered yet please go to http://www.4flour.co.uk/ and follow the link to new registrations. If you have any further queries on this please phone our Customer Services FREE on 08080 435687.
Folic Acid Fortification
The Food Standards Agency agreed on the 17th May 2007 that mandatory fortification of either bread or flour should be recommended to UK Health Ministers. This would be part of a package of measures to help prevent neural tube defects (NTD’s), which can result in miscarriage, neonatal death or lifelong disability. Demographics show that it is the poorest and most educationally underprivileged women who are most at risk of a spina bifida pregnancy.
Mandatory fortification has already been introduced in the US, Canada and Chile, where it cut NTD defect rates by up to half. This evidence has prompted the FSA Board to agree to the measure after rejecting it five years ago.
Folic acid is a source of folate, a vitamin found in broccoli, sprouts, peas, chickpeas, brown rice and fruit. It is important for the development of the spine in the first stages of pregnancy and women are advised to eat extra folic acid when trying to get pregnant. However, research suggests that only half of such women adhere to this advice. Also, up to half of pregnancies are unplanned, meaning women may miss the opportunity.
The FSA board could not agree on whether folic acid should be added to bread or to flour, which would mean it would also be included in biscuits and cakes. These issues of technicality and implementation are scheduled to be resolved at future meetings. For further information refer to http://www.fabflour.co.uk/home.asp
Introducing Orchard Fruit Cake Mix
ADM Milling Ltd is pleased to introduce Orchard Fruit Cake Mix, a brand new versatile cake premix.
Orchard Fruit is a blend of apple & apricot flavours with juicy apricot fruit pieces, which requires only the addition of water and vegetable oil to make a variety of different cake styles.
Orchard Fruit Cake Mix is part of a group of four new products offering four fantastically different seasonal flavour profiles, available at four launch dates throughout the year. These products are designed to add sales potential for craft bakers and increase revenue. Packed in 12.5kg, a single bag plus additional ingredients produces exceptional yields offering excellent bakery margin potential. Marketing support is available with in-store point of sale including vivid, eye catching posters provided completely free of charge.
For further information on these products and many others from the Bakers Mixes range contact Customer Services FREE on 08080 435687.
Wright’s Pies take on the great wall of China!
Peter Wright, chairman of Wrights Pies and 2 business friends Andrew Stanway and John Whalley took a day off from the office to walk across the Great Wall of China.
The three friends raised money for a local Parkinson’s Disease Charity. Peter said, “It was one of the hardest tasks I have ever done in my life but I can say it was one of the most rewarding.”
Ian Pinner Feature
Ian Pinner, Managing Director of ADM Milling Ltd was recently featured in the British Baker.
For a full version of the story click on the link below.
Many thanks to British Baker for allowing us to publish this story on our website.
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NEW PRODUCT RANGE
ADM Milling have launched an all-new product range specially designed to meet the requirements of every aspect of the bakery and food manufacturing industry.
If you would like to receive a copy of the new ADM Milling product brochure, click on the link below to contact our Marketing department, and a copy will be dispatched immediately.
ADM MILLING SPONSORS 'BAKERY FOOD MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR'
ADM Milling are pleased to announce sponsorship of the 'Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year' at this years Baking Industry Awards.
Our dedication to perfection is underlined by our high level of technical support and customer services, ensuring the functional performance of our products meets the customers needs.
The businesses that should enter this award will represent all corners of the UK food baking industry; whether a large or small business and with a diverse range of products being judged such as pizza, cakes, biscuits and pies, all the entries will have one thing in common - they all strive to produce exceptional baked foods.
Alongside the finished quality of their products, entrants will also be judged on a variety of other criteria, such as; marketing initiatives, process efficiency, innovation, investment, and measurable success in their marketplace. Judges will pay special attention to entries who have displayed exceptional achievements throughout the past year, on issues such as response to changing market conditions and trends and product innovation.
These awards highlight the huge effort made by UK baking and food businesses in offering the finest quality products and sound business sense.
ADM Milling would like to take this opportunity to wish you the very best of luck, and look forward to reviewing this year's entries.
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