All Finance articles – Page 18
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NewsCMA unwinds Jus-Rol takeover by Cérélia
The Competition and Markets Authority ruled that the deal could leave UK retailers and shoppers facing higher prices and lower quality products, but Cérélia intends to appeal
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NewsPremier Foods cakes sales dented by Cadbury production line problems
Branded cake sales declined in last quarter but non-branded sales continued their strong growth
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NewsBread prices: average cost of white loaf up 5p in a month
Shoppers paid an average of £1.46 for an 800g unwrapped white loaf in December, up from £1.41 the previous month
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NewsCost price increases: how are retailers responding to bakers’ requests?
Groceries Code Adjudicator calls on suppliers to answer the 2023 groceries sector survey
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NewsBaking industry calls for further action on energy scheme
Trade groups warn that higher energy costs and a lack of clarity in parts of scheme will leave bakers considering their future
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NewsEnergy bills discount scheme ‘could be disaster for small businesses’
Trade bodies voice concern over reduction of support for small business and call for clarity on how the new scheme will be applied
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NewsWarrens Bakery reports strong performance following end of CVA
Turnover up 30% to £12.5m as Cornish pasty retailer reports a “significant” increase in profitability
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NewsEnergy bill discount scheme for businesses announced
Businesses in sectors with high levels of energy use will be able to apply to receive a higher level of discount
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NewsGreggs unveils new vegan products as sales soar
Total sales in 2022 grew by 23% despite strikes and adverse weather in Q4 with plant-based lines contributing more significantly, the business said
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FeatureBakery leaders outline challenges and opportunities for 2023
Inflation and labour shortages continue to challenge the baking industry but there are opportunities up for grabs
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NewsOwn-label bread contract boosts Jacksons bakery sales
Co-op supply deal helps increase William Jackson Food Group turnover by more than a third
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NewsWilliam Reed acquires Retail Week and World Retail Congress
The titles will sit in the firm’s Retail and Manufacturing business unit, which includes British Baker and Food Manufacture
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NewsBakery in review: the big investments of 2022
A round-up of some of the biggest investments and funding deals announced in the past 12 months
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NewsBakery in review: mergers and acquisitions in 2022
Biscuits and gluten-free were among the categories to be shaken up thanks to a series of mergers and acquisitions
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NewsHow much have bread prices increased in the past year?
The average price of an 800g loaf of sliced white bread has risen 28% in the past 12 months, ONS data shows
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NewsReal Good Food revenues down 20% in ‘perfect storm’
Lower volumes and rising costs have contributed to a fall in revenue for the Renshaw and Rainbow Dust Colours owner
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Product NewsHovis launches budget Simple White loaf in Tesco
Rollout of lower-priced branded sliced loaf is targeted at consumers hit by the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsSt Pierre Groupe appoints David Wagstaff as managing director
Appointment follows the acquisition of the brioche specialist by international bakery giant Grupo Bimbo
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NewsJacob’s cracker staff return to work after agreeing pay deal
Agreement comes as many Jacob’s cream crackers SKUs are currently out of stock in UK retailers
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NewsScottish Bakers elects three new board members
Scottish Bakers chief executive Alasdair Smith said the appointments came at a crucial time for the sector