Carrs Foods the Manchester based bakery business has passed the British Retail Consortium Issue 2 audit for agents and brokers achieving a AA grade. The business has been certified since the launch of the standard in 2015. Established in 1986 the business has thrived as a ‘disruptor’ in a traditional industry, by taking a forward…
Carrs Foods’ relationship with Recycling Lives began in August 2017 when a group of us were invited to visit their headquarters in Preston. During our visit, we saw the Food Distribution Centre which is a partnership with the Fareshare national charity. This provides fresh, in-date food to groups such as children’s breakfast clubs, homeless shelters…
Over the years I’ve had lots of opportunities to study the theory of Management. I love that Management courses and books are littered with all sort of funny theories, phrases and models. For example, according to Belbin’s Team Roles I am a Plant. However, I’m not sure whether it would be a good thing to…
‘Baker by name, Baker by trade’ – it’s a phrase that I use pretty much every week in our business dealings – and it’s true. My surname is Baker, I’m from a long line of bakers and, yes, I am actually a qualified baker (and food scientist). Fate certainly decided what I was going to…
The importance of good relationships with customers as we all know is undeniable. It is one of the key aspects to a successful business as they create demand for the good or services you offer. It is so important to acknowledge every customer as an individual and manage them with a positive attitude and…
I like to talk dirty…not that kind of dirty! I mean dirty FOOD, grown up comfort food – my guilty pleasure. This could be a St Pierre Belgian Liege waffle with maple cured bacon or a steak, fried onion and blue cheese sandwich in our Baker Street crusty baguette… But for me, the ultimate indulgence…
Carrs Foods have worked with celebrity TV Baker Paul Hollywood since 2015 on a range of ready to bake breads. These part baked breads were developed to give consumers warm, fresh, crusty bread whenever they want it! From 2015 up until this year, the range consisted of 3 variants; white crusty, multiseed and seeded. …
The International bakery business, Carrs Foods, has introduced two rye breads into the Baker Street range; a Seeded Rye Bread and Rye & Wheat Bread, both of which are made with a sourdough starter and are stone-baked. The new lines are designed to appeal to those who enjoy rye bread but want a lighter alternative…
Manchester based Carrs Foods International has won the British Baker’s Customer Focus Award 2016 for their work in successfully launching the St Pierre brand in the United States of America. Working in partnership with US importer KLT Global and Lipari Foods, Carrs gained nationwide distribution in more than 10,000 stores in less than 2 years with…
Baker Street Medium white sliced loaf 550g has picked up the award for ‘Local Shop, Bread & Morning Goods, Bread’ category at this years Wholesale Q Awards. Developed specifically for the wholesale and convenience sector, the Baker Street medium white sliced loaf is the only branded longer life sliced bread available to this sector of…
Feather light, rich,sweet brioche burger buns have been introduced to the premium and authentic St Pierre range this year. After trying these you will never want to go back to a normal burger bun! The most popular ways to enjoy them are with your favourite burger, barbecued pulled pork and coleslaw, tender slices of steak…
Carrs Foods have extended their St Pierre range to include 10 pack all butter mini croissants and 10 pack mini pains au chocolat. These new products sit nicely with the indulgent St Pierre range which also includes authentic brioche, crepes and Belgian waffles. Most people eat viennoiserie when they are out of home and on…
Baker Street Chocolate Celebration Cakes have been shortlisted for the 2014 Product Launch, Grocery in the Retail Industry Awards. Independent retailers are being asked which product launches, across 11 categories, have worked well for them over the last 12 months. To be eligible for the award, products must have been launched between 1 April 2013…
Manchester based Carrs Foods International has won Gold for it’s Tesco Toffee Loaf Cake within the Best Family Cake category at The Grocer Own Label Food and Drinks Awards. The best own label groceries supplied by Britain’s leading supermarket and retail chains were unveiled at a celebration lunch attended by industry leaders at the Hilton Park…
New, 4 pack Baker Street soft rolls offer extra shelf-life at just £1 RRP With a flavour and texture to equal their fresh counterparts, Baker Street extra shelf-life, soft rolls are in a class of their own. Now available in a pack size of 4, priced at just £1, they join the popular Baker Street…
Carrs Foods have added to their assortment of seasonal lines by launching three new single serve cake options. The range of festive favourites, which has been included under the Baker Street brand, offer the perfect portioned treat. Flavours include rich fruited Christmas cake with marzipan and white icing; stollen style cake squares of lightly fruited almond…
Manchester, United Kingdom. 12th June 2013: Two big and sumptuous, special occasion cakes have been introduced in the Carrs Foods Baker Street, longer life range. The rich Chocolate Celebration Cake and Vanilla Party Cake have been created for all sharing occasions and for ages young and old. With the benefit of extended life, these delicious sponge –…
Manchester, United Kingdom. 5th June 2013: Great tasting, brown and white sliced bread has been introduced to Carrs Foods’ highly successful Baker Street long life bakery range. The new loaves are great for sandwiches and for toasting. The packaging for the new, sliced breads compliments the existing Baker Street soft rolls, burger buns and part baked bread ranges, allowing…
Manchester, United Kingdom. 16th April 2013: As the latest addition to their Baker Street range, Carrs Foods have launched a delicious new range of cake squares. Rolling out this month, the range has been designed to capture both traditional and modern favourites and comprises of Lemon, Bakewell, Angel and Country sponge cake squares. Tiffin and Caramel Shortbread varieties complete the collection of individually portioned treats, which are…
Manchester, United Kingdom. 27th March 2012: The St Pierre traditional French bakery range of authentic brioche, crepes and waffles, all shelf stable for 50 days, will be launched by Carrs Foods International, a leading supplier of European bakery products, at SIAL Montreal 2012. Additionally the St Pierre Food to Go range, all individually wrapped, will…
