All Finance articles – Page 54
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NewsPieminister sales up 17% year on year
Growth in its own retail outlets has driven a strong performance by Bristol-based pie chain Pieminister in the past year.
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Product NewsSamworth acquires West Cornwall Pasty Company
Ginsters owner Samworth Brothers has acquired West Cornwall Pasty Co (WCPC) from private equity investor Endless LLP, British Baker has learned.
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NewsBoparan prepares for ‘one of our toughest years’
Boparan Holdings, parent company of Holland’s Pies and Fox’s Biscuits owner 2 Sisters Food Group, has reported an 11.9% rise in operating profit to £19.8m in the 13 weeks to 29 October.
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News99 made redundant as Rivington Biscuits enters administration
FRP Advisory has been appointed as administrator to Wigan-based biscuit manufacturer Rivington Biscuits Limited.
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NewsBaking mix business LFI Tollblend acquired by Lesaffre
UK baking mix supplier LFI Tollblend Ltd has been acquired by French business Lesaffre.
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NewsBakery associations warn government food prices will rise without EU workers
A number of bakery associations are among a list of 30 food representatives that have signed an open letter calling on the government to reassure EU workers about their right to work in the UK.
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NewsFerrero confirms Delacre purchase from UB
Belgium-based Delacre said Ferrero had completed the acquisition of the Delacre and Delichoc biscuit brands from United Biscuits.
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Product NewsRenshaw targets amateur bakers as growth market
Real Good Food is to ramp up activity targeting amateur bakers after identifying them as a growth market.
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Product NewsWelsh sandwich supplier wins £5m contract
Swansea-based Panini Ltd is to supply every state-run hospital and school in Wales in a new contract worth £5m.
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NewsPatisserie Holdings eyes Maison Blanc purchase
Patisserie Holdings-owned Patisserie Valerie is rumoured to be in talks to buy the Maison Blanc chain.
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NewsWorshipful Company of Bakers appoints new Master
The Worshipful Company of Bakers has elected Patrick Wilkins as its new Master.
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NewsUpper Crust operator SSP to launch Paul Hollywood bakery concept
Starbucks and Upper Crust operator SSP has secured an agreement with Paul Hollywood to open a new bakery concept called Knead.
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NewsPatisserie Holdings sales break £100m barrier as store openings continue
Sales at Patisserie Valerie owner Patisserie Holdings have topped £100m for the first time as the business continues to grow its chain of bakery stores and cafés.
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NewsAutumn Statement: FDF boss Ian Wright responds
FDF director general Ian Wright has said an effective partnership between the industry and government has “never been more important”.
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NewsFDF seminar for SMEs announced
Small and medium-sized food and drink producers (SMEs) can receive guidance on sugar reduction, labelling and claims at an upcoming seminar run by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and Leatherhead Food Research (LFR).
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Product NewsPremier to launch Cadbury Choc Tarts following 4.1% cake sales hike in H1
Premier Foods is to extend its Cadbury range with Cadbury Choc Tarts following another strong performance from its cakes division.
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Product NewsGreencore to acquire US firm Peacock Foods in £600m deal
Convenience food business Greencore – which describes itself as the largest sandwich manufacturer in the world – is set to ramp up its US profile with the acquisition of Peacock Foods.
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News‘Gay cake’ row bakery Ashers considers further legal options
Belfast-based Ashers Baking Company is exploring further legal options after a judge last month ruled against the business over its refusal to make a cake supporting gay marriage.
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NewsCourier company says Trump’s victory could be good for UK businesses
ParcelHero, an international courier specialising in UK-US deliveries, says Donald Trump’s presidential victory could be good news for UK businesses that trade regularly with the US.
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NewsInnovation boosts Bakkavor results
A focus on innovation has helped fresh prepared foods manufacturer Bakkavor grow revenue across the group in its third-quarter results.