All Finance articles – Page 54
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Product NewsWheat planting area predicted to dip in 2018
The area of UK wheat planting is expected to fall slightly in 2018.
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NewsSnacking helps drive 20% growth in Greencore food-to-go
Greencore, which claims to hold a 60% share of the UK grocery sandwich market, has reported almost 20% growth in its food-to-go sales in the past year.
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NewsAryzta European business continues to outpace US
Group revenue at global baking business Aryzta has slumped 5.5% in the first quarter to €909.7m (£812m).
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NewsPatisserie Holdings reveals plans to boost production
Patisserie Valerie owner Patisserie Holdings is looking at options to increase production, including a manufacturing site in Manchester and in-store baking of morning goods.
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Product NewsTale of two export markets: cake booms as bread falls
Exports of UK-produced cakes have soared almost 20% year on year in the past quarter – but bread exports have slumped 15%.
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Product NewsFinsbury revenue up 4% despite overseas sales dip
Finsbury Food Group has reported a 4% hike in group sales in the past four months.
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NewsAir passenger growth drives UK sales hike for SSP
Strong growth in the air sector has helped drive a 4.8% hike in full-year UK revenue for Starbucks and Upper Crust travel sites operator SSP.
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Product NewsMcVitie’s and Tesco set up charity campaign
McVitie’s has teamed up with Tesco in a partnership with charities Fareshare and The Trussell Trust.
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NewsBarry Callebaut bucks declining chocolate market
Chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut has bucked a declining overall EMEA chocolate market to grow its volumes 6.4%.
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NewsFormer bakery boss disqualified from running a business for five years
A former director of The Royal William Bakery in Plymouth has been disqualified from running a business for the next five years after failing to pay more than £130k in tax bills.
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Product NewsBakery equipment firm EPP in management buyout
Bakery equipment supplier European Process Plant (EPP) has completed a management buyout led by managing director Steve Merritt.
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NewsBells Food Group invests £500k in cake bakery expansion
Bells Food Group has spent £500k to create a dedicated cake bakery at a former council depot in Shotts, Scotland.
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Product NewsNew stores and Express sites drive Costa growth
Estate expansion and the introduction of a new range of breakfast food have helped grow sales at the Costa chain.
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NewsJJ Food Service launches foodservice credit card
National wholesaler JJ Food Service has launched a credit card.
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Product NewsReal Good Food to move HQ and review costs as margins take hit
Real Good Food has announced it is to move its HQ and that it now expects to make a loss in the current financial year.
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NewsWall’s Pastry campaign provides £5k boost for Welsh café
Wall’s Pastry has invested £5,000 in community café Little Lounge Play Café in Pontypridd, Wales as part of its 2017 Helping Hand campaign.
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Product NewsBurton’s revenue and earnings down following Cadbury licence sale
A fall in revenue at Burton’s Foods has been driven by the disposal of the licence to produce Cadbury biscuits, and a drop in savoury biscuit sales.
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NewsBakkavor reveals plans for £100m flotation
Prepared food giant Bakkavor is aiming to raise around £100m through a stock market flotation.
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Product NewsPrices rise following drop in wheat meeting bread spec
Latest test results show a sharp decline in the proportion of wheat samples meeting full bread specification.
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NewsGreggs: trade boosted by improved service and availability
Greggs has said its new forecasting and replenishment system has boosted product availability for customers.