Bud the Baker Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Sorry to be talking about work and I apologize if this bores you but plans are afoot to reduce the weight of a large loaf from the current 800g to 750g. The volume will remain the same by varying key ingredients like yeast & enzymes but you will be getting more air. The price is set to remain the same and the extra profit will be divvied between the manufacturers & the supermarkets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappy coco Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 they cnuts are only interested in making dough,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Sorry to be talking about work and I apologize if this bores you but plans are afoot to reduce the weight of a large loaf from the current 800g to 750g. The volume will remain the same by varying key ingredients like yeast & enzymes but you will be getting more air. The price is set to remain the same and the extra profit will be divvied between the manufacturers & the supermarkets. Interesting to hear. Is this a multilateral decision on the part of manufacturers, and if so, isn't there an obscure EU directive that could be used to veto the plan? Edited May 14, 2013 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeithBuddie Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Do independent bakers have to comply with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossTheBoss Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 they cnuts are only interested in making dough,,,, the management will give themselves a nice rise after this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossTheBoss Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 This is why I refuse to buy Aero's, you're paying for fecking air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Damn them, always after a bigger "slice" of the profits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossTheBoss Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Damn them, always after a bigger "slice" of the profits. That's the crust of the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledfan Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Less calories more healthy for us fat bastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Interesting to hear. Is this a multilateral decision on the part of manufacturers, and if so, isn't there an obscure EU directive that could be used to veto the plan? I'm not sure whether the driving force is from the supermarkets or manufacturers (supermarkets probably) but I work for a large bread manufacturing company (think Dvorzak: New World Symphony) & we also make Own Label brands and we are currently doing trials on this issue and the rumours are that our competitors are doing the same, basically the gossip is if one of the majors jumps we all will. I'm no zurich_allan but as long as the nutritional information is correct I don't know if anything can be done - it's not unique. http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2013/jan/21/food-products-shrinking-recession Do independent bakers have to comply with that? For a basic Pan Loaf I'd imagine the answer would be yes - for more exotic loaves probably not. Edited May 14, 2013 by Bud the Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddiecat Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 i fear this kind of thing will be spread into other products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilsaint Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Supermarket bread is shite anyway. Buy a bread machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.j Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Is it not to do with the poor wheat harvest this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.j Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 No bun intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney63 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Apart from the generally poor mainstream bread in this country, what irritates me is that they print 'best before date' on the label when what you really want to know is when it was baked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapamythighs Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Sorry to be talking about work and I apologize if this bores you but plans are afoot to reduce the weight of a large loaf from the current 800g to 750g. The volume will remain the same by varying key ingredients like yeast & enzymes but you will be getting more air. The price is set to remain the same and the extra profit will be divvied between the manufacturers & the supermarkets. thats what happens with most companys, too many ootsiders,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappy coco Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Too many ''soldiers'' wanting a ''piece'' of the action... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest somner9 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 So we'll all be 'A few sandwiches short of a picnic' soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomsons dropped it Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Interesting to hear. Is this a multilateral decision on the part of manufacturers, and if so, isn't there an obscure EU directive that could be used to veto the plan? For God's sake Drew......Use your Loaf... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 seems everyone is looking for a slice of the action best not to get a cob on but It’s hard not to get upset though, it’s just another batch of injustices. There is plain evidence that the industry is going down the pan Who gets the profit? I suspect the bakers will baguette. But there will be a few crumbs for the supermarkets. I think that i am the yeast qualified to comment though as i tend to indulge in floury language Time for lunch, i may snack but am thinking of having a whole meal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Why don't we combine this thread with the numberplate one, and if we see 750 G on a numberplate, we'll know it's a baker ripping the piss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 we also make Own Label brands . Is there any difference in the way Own Label brands and Named brands are produced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 For God's sake Drew......Use your Loaf... If I kneaded your tuppence worth I'd have asked for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomsons dropped it Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) If I kneaded your tuppence worth I'd have asked for it!I will not rise to the bait.... Edited May 16, 2013 by thomsons dropped it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I will not rise to the bait.... More viagra sir?........................wrang thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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