All Finance articles – Page 59
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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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NewsCooplands of Doncaster sold in pre-pack administration deal
Doncaster-based craft bakery business Cooplands has been saved in a pre-pack administration deal.
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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.
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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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NewsOctober brought highest growth in consumer spending since 2011, says Barclaycard
Consumer spending rose 5.5% year-on-year in October, the highest growth since Barclaycard began publishing data on consumer finances in 2011.
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Product NewsWalkers products set to rise by 5p following weakening of the pound
Britain’s biggest crisp brand Walkers is set to increase prices of its products by 5p as a result of the pound weakening.
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NewsThe Cheese Truck smashes £100k crowdfunding goal
Grilled cheese street food operator The Cheese Truck has smashed its crowdfunding target of £100k after an investment of more than £50k in less than 24 hours.
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NewsBoparan records encouraging Q4 performance for branded divisions
Fox’s Biscuits and Goodfellas pizza owner Boparan Holdings has reported a positive branded divisional performance with Q4 like-for-like sales up 3.2% to £91.1m.
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NewsBuoyant first half for Tate & Lyle
Global ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle has seen a strong first half, boosting its expectations for its full-year results.
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NewsFourth consecutive quarter of LFL growth at Morrisons
Morrisons – which was crowned In-store Bakery Retailer of the Year at the Baking Industry Awards in September – has reported its fourth consecutive increase in like-for-like sales.
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Product NewsBarry Callebaut stays bullish amid ‘difficult’ European market
Chocolate giant Barry Callebaut Group said it bucked a difficult trading in Europe to grow sales of its products to food manufacturers.
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NewsGALLERY: Is your bakery making the most of market trends?
Matthew Verity, business unit director, chilled and bakery at Kantar Worldpanel UK, addressed the recent British Society of Baking (BSB) Autumn Conference.
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NewsFDF holds Exiting the EU event
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has held a landmark Exiting the EU event with former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg among a number of key speakers.
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Product NewsMondelēz brands boost organic sales in third quarter
Mondelēz brands Oreo, Ritz and Cadbury Dairy Milk have contributed to the multinational’s organic sales increase of 1.1% in the third quarter.
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NewsHigh street store decline continues to accelerate
High street stores have taken a major hit, with PwC research produced by the Local Data Company finding that 15 stores closed every day in the first six months of this year.
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NewsNew York Bakery Co scales back pre-tax losses
The New York Bakery Co has steadied its sales and has cut its losses during a strong year.