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Presents a historic look at wedding cakes and icing in Great Britain. The custom of wedding favors, still carried on in Scotland; The transfer of favors to a wedding cake; How the cake evolved from celebratory loaves of bread; Creation of icing; Elizabeth Raffald's distinctive cake and icing recipe in her book `The Experienced English Housekeeper' (1769); Color and decoration in icings; Vertical Victorian cakes; Ornamentation; More.

The article focuses on the performance of the cakes and biscuits in the wholesale market in Great Britain. It notes that McVitie's Chocolate Digestives belong to the everyday treats segment of the biscuit category due to its low cost. It adds that sales of opportunities of cakes and biscuits wholesalers and manufacturers are driven by healthy eating and healthier alternatives to chocolate.

Focuses on the celebration of Mother's Day in Great Britain. History of Mother's day; Traditional simnel cakes served on mother's day.

Christian Bakers Who Refused to Make "Gay Cake" Win U.K. Case U.K. Supreme Court says bakers didn't discriminate in case "The bakers did not refuse to fulfill his order because of his sexual orientation, their objection is to the message on the cake", said Judge Brenda Hale, president of the Supreme Court. [Extracted from the article]

EU states to forbid split of freedoms of movement, Prouza Says The timing of the Brexit process became clearer last week when EU President Donald Tusk said he'd been told by May that Britain could trigger the process by February. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs that research has revealed that cake sales in Great Britain increased at the fastest rate since 2011 in 2015 as the market is estimated to have risen 3% to 1.22 billion pound.

The article discusses how to eat a cake while cycling, particularly in Great Britain.

Presents several products contributing to teaching in Great Britain. Distribution of DVD of the film "I, Robot"; Description of the fair-trade stunt devised by teacher Adam Portman; Delivery of Christmas cake to the Llanbister village school for their efforts of learning to use high technology gadgets.

Features the English toffee, a kind of candy in Great Britain. Origin of the treat; Emergence of toffee cake; Growth of the toffee industry in the country.

The article presents author's views regarding increasing popularity and contributions gardening industry. Topics include increasing demand for homemade cakes and freshly-prepared food, emergence of changing consumer behaviors and demand for reliability and increasing trend of horticulture in Great Britain.

The article offers children related news briefs in Great Britain. In a study regarding the secrets of teenager boys conducted by "The Guardian", it reveals that boys are loving and decent. A protest on the birthday party cake ban in the nursery school in London Borough of Sutton, England has been conducted by the parents. A nine-year-old Harry Moseley has been named as the Kindest Kid in Great Britain after the viewers voted him in a television show.

The article discusses Procter & Gamble's brand name product Pringles. The British Court of Appeal has ruled that Pringles qualify as potato chips despite Procter & Gamble feeling they were more like cake because of being baked from dough. Potato chips are taxable under British law while cake is not.

The article presents the author's views on various topics related to contemporary literature in Great Britain. He discusses conflicting views on the post of Poet Laureate, such as those appearing in the "Royal Society of Literature Review 2009," as well as the death of British author Edward Upward and the art exhibition "A Cake for Every Day," among others

The author recalls the President's Day of the Bolton and District Organists' Association held at Saint James Parish in Lancashire, England. She discusses how the members listened to her performance after having coffee and biscuits. The lunch was prepared by the ladies in the congregation. After having lunch, they all went to Banford to see a Hill organ. The secretary of the association treated them with homemade cakes before going home.

The article focuses on the results of an opinion poll conducted by the National Trust regarding the most preferred cake in Great Britain. According to the poll, chocolate cake is the country's favorite cake. Carrot cake came second and fruit cake third.

The article presents the author's perspective on teaching how to bake a cake in the classroom in Great Britain. It emphasizes on telling the class that cakes rely on different parts of the world. Ingredients from different parts of the world, such as butter from New Zealand, raisins from California, and honey from Brazil, have been mixed together to bake a cake.

Focuses on doughnuts. How a Krispy Kreme doughnuts outlet has opened at Harrods in London, England; Americans and doughnuts; British attitudes regarding doughnuts; Reference to cartoon character Homer Simpson, who loves doughnuts; Regional variations of doughnuts in the U.S.; History of the doughnut; Claim made by the Isle of Wight concerning a doughnut recipe.

Focuses on British government's efforts to gauge public response to potential food products in Great Britain. High interest in zero-calorie cake; Positive reactions to smart labels that could detect when something has gone bad; Skepticism over long-lived lasagna.

The article offers best cake and pastry ideas to be offered at pubs in Great Britain. Publicans are suggested to have gatherings where bread, pastries and cakes are served to partygoers. They are advised to make pub space flexible to maximise food offerings such as morning tea offers, branch, lunch and dinners with activities. Feathers Inn co-owner Helen Greer notes that cake decoration and style tailoring to boost business.

The article reports that the proliferation of price-marked packs (PMPs) in the convenience sector is still making cakes and biscuits affordable treats for many people although shoppers are likely to remain wary about how much they spend in Great Britain. According to Hena Chandarana, shopper marketing controller at United Biscuits (UBUK), biscuits are relevant to "all snacking and mealtime occasions." INSET: A wholesaler's view on the cakes sector.

The article explores the preferences of consumers in cakes and pastries in Great Britain. It highlights the findings of a research on consumers attitudes, including lifestyle and food preferences. It explains the influence of lifestyle on food choices and preferences. It also describes the impact of demand for cakes and pastries on the food service industry.

The article features several pastries created for food service in Great Britain, including Zesty Lime Cheesecake from Woodward Foodservice, All-Butter Chocolate Croissants from Bakehouse and Polenta Cake from Vittles Foods.

The article discusses the trend in the healthy cake market in Great Britain. An ideal option for health-conscious consumers is the launch of Delightful cakes from Mr. Kipling which contain less than 10 percent fat and the Cherry Bakewells which contain 30 percent less fat than the standard product. The Delightful cakes are created to offer consumers with an every day choice of cakes without compromising taste or quality. The total cake market increased 3.1 percent driven by own-label. The key to success in meeting consumers' changing needs for healthier cakes is taste.

The article discuses the product range and operational success of Dyfed Bakery in Great Britain. Dyfed Bakery has five bakeries on this site, making boxed round cakes, sponge cakes, loaf cakes, celebration cakes. It's a massive range--something like 130 different products altogether--and some of its lines are baking and packing 24 hours a day. Although all bakeries are more or less under one roof, the five bakeries are each treated as cost centers in their own right. Four of them have bake-and-pack capabilities; the other is primarily a finishing unit.

The article reports on the combine cake from cake maker Constance Grindrod and the Yummy Connie's Cakes business that was established by an 18-year-old Young Farmer from Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England.

The article reports on reducing saturated fats in cakes and biscuits to meet Food Standards Agency (FSA) targets in Great Britain. Fat consultant Geoff Talbot said that fat suppliers can offer an alternative shortening or cake margarine to replace old ingredients. It states that larger firms may consider using pumpable shortenings, adding emulsifiers or mixing dough at ultra-low temperatures.

The article offers information about the "Dress as You Like Day" fancy dress and cake sale event of the Creative Tops to raise funds for Children in Need in Great Britain in 2009. It notes that its staff dressed as fairies, with pirates and cowgirls. It points out that the cake sale was organised by its account department.

The article reports on the call of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for a 10% reduction in saturated fats in biscuits, cakes and chocolate confectionery, and a 4% reduction in sugar in Great Britain. Geoff Talbot, who was commissioned by the FSA to assess the saturated fat reduction, said that fat suppliers can supply a lower sat fat product without having substantial changes. Challenges of complying to the call of saturated fat reduction are cited.

The article focuses on issues and topics related to food. It has been found that a number of celebrity chefs are making use of rhubarb as part of haute cuisine. Baking cakes is gaining popularity in Great Britain as a result of three factors, including the availability of successful cake mixes on the market. Restaurants and ice cream parlors in the U.S. are now serving diverse ice cream flavors like Golosi which serves gelato and sorbet.

The article reports on the launch of a Ginger Sensation cake mix by ingredients firm Macphie to add to its range in Great Britain. The cake mix contains no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or hydrogenated fats. According to Macphie marketing manager Liz Taylor, it is everything that a traditional ginger cake should be.

The article offers news briefs related to food industry in Great Britain. Kate's Cakes Ltd. has offered three new cereal bars in its You Can! range of dairy, wheat-free and low-fat cakes. Fairjuice has launched Mulberry Fair with two varieties, Mulberry and Sanguinello Orange, to respond to the growth in drinks that are key driver of the fruit juice category. Alpro Soya has also introduced a reduced fat alternative to single cream.

The article focuses on the Berry Christmas Brownie from Kate's Cakes Ltd. in Great Britain. It is a bite-sized chocolate and cranberry brownie sprinkled with a sweet sugar snow dusting, which is sold 40 slices per case and has a shelf-life of 21 days ambient. It notes that the Berry Christmas Brownies are handcrafted in small batches that uses only free-range eggs and genetically modified organism-free ingredients.

The article highlights the concerns of Ian El-Mokadem, Great Britain's group managing director at Compass, the owner of Scolarest, that while the company was committed to improving the quality and nutritional value of school meals, it is worried about the ban on cakes and other confectionery in schools. He cites that while primary school children could be kept on the premises and their diet controlled, most secondary schools had no such restrictions and students would likely buy treats from supermarkets and convenience stores on their way in.

The article provides information on products offered by Zoe's Cakes and Chocolates in Great Britain. The company offers luxury products such as truffles made from Belgian chocolate and dipped and rolled by hand. The company also created a wide range of wedding cakes. It uses the freshest ingredients with no additives or preservatives in its products.

The article reports on the expansion of West Sussex, England-based Kate's Cakes in Great Britain. The company expanded its wholesale operation, following its partnership with national distributor Fairway. Chief executive officer (CEO) Chris Binge said that such move sets the company apart form other specialist cake producers because the infrastructure has been in place to provide a complete solution to customers around the country.

A cake in the shape of a 'naughty' nurse has sparked controversy because of its use of a red cross motif. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the market performance of Alan Silverwood Ltd., the 2006 Industry Gold Awardee in Great Britain. According to Alan Siverwood commercial manager Adam Simcox, the notable gold award of the firm enables to multiply the orders of their Multi-Mini cake pan sets. He added that the popularity of its Multi-Minis expand not only in the country and in Ireland, but also in North America and Australasia.

The article presents highlights from the hospitality industry in Great Britain for the week of December 15, 2005. It has been reported that chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay did not allow his children to see their grandmother on Christmas day because he says she cannot cook turkey properly. Jaffa cakes are available in blackcurrant, lemon and lime flavours starting 2006.

Presents updates on the hospitality industry as of September 15, 2005. Decision of the Royal College of Physicians on the extension of licensing hours of pubs and bars in London, England; Accident involving the lighting of several candles on a giant cake made by catering students in Calgary, Alberta; Reaction of offshore caterers to an increase in weight allocation of oil workers made by the British Civil Aviation Authority.