All Finance articles – Page 65
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NewsSubway failed to pay staff, says BIS report
Sandwich retailer Subway has appeared in a new report naming and shaming firms who have failed to pay all staff the minimum wage.
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Product NewsMinisters urged to introduce sugar tax in new report
A sugar tax and reductions in the sugar content and portion size of everyday food and drink products are among the recommendations made by Public Health England (PHE) to address concerns about the nation’s sugar consumption.
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NewsLantmännen Unibake announces new head of marketing
Swedish bakery supplier Lantmännen Unibake UK has named Ian Harris as its new head of marketing.
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NewsMark Price resigns from Waitrose
Supermarket chain Waitrose is to lose its managing director as Mark Price has announced he is to stand down.
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NewsWhitbread shares jump in value
Whitbread shares increased around 3.3% yesterday following the company reporting like-for-like sales (LFLs) growth of 3.6% for the six months to August 27.
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NewsIGD predicts online shopping surge
Up to 42% of British shoppers could be converted to online grocery shopping, according to food and grocery research and training charity IGD.
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Product NewsDelay on sugar report criticised
Campaigners have blasted a move to shelve a report which claimed a sugar tax would decrease purchases of the types of food and drinks blamed for Britain’s obesity crisis.
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Product NewsKrispy Kreme gives commuters Halloween surprise
US doughnut brand Krispy Kreme staged a spooktacular event at London’s Waterloo station on 19 October by handing out 1,000 free doughnuts.
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NewsSamworth Brothers posts big profit increase
Food manufacturer Samworth Brothers saw pre-tax profit rise 25% last year, according to figures filed at Companies House, up from £33.5m in 2013 to £41.8m in 2014 (year ending 27 December).
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Product NewsDélifrance unveils £30m investment and new bread line
Délifrance UK has unveiled a new £30m investment to its bakery in London which has already seen the installation of a state-of-the-art stone baked bread line.
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NewsDum Dum Doughnuts to expand in UAE
Dum Dum Doughnuts has launched a new website and announced expansion plans in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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NewsCosta reports strong sales growth
Whitbread-owned coffee brand Costa has posted UK like-for-like sales growth of 4.4% for the six months to August 27 2015.
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NewsDeflation saves households £58 a year on grocery bills
Supermarket price wars have left the average household better off by £58 a year, according to Kantar Worldpanel figures for the 12 weeks ending October 11, 2015.
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Product NewsBig brands join forces to call for trans-fat limit
Major food producers Mars, Kellogg’s, Nestlé and Mondelēz have thrown their weight behind a campaign to put a limit on trans-fats in food by signing an open letter to the European Commission.
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Product NewsCyBake trialled by M&S
Bakery management software CyBake is being trialled by clothing and food retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) across a selection of its in-store bakeries.
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Product NewsScottish Bakers helps exporters with new brochure
Scottish Bakers has launched a new ‘Hero Products’ brochure to assist its exporter members in selling bakery products all over the world.
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NewsSquare Pie hits crowdfunding target
Gourmet pie-themed restaurant chain Square Pie has raised a final figure of £681,500 through the sale of its ‘Pie Bonds’, surpassing its target of £450,000 by 51.4%.
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Product NewsCaffè Nero introduces first hot food menu
Caffè Nero has launched its first ‘hot food’ menu with a range of Italian-inspired dishes.
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NewsNew bakery concept to be introduced to London
A new bakery, restaurant and bar concept, Wright & Bell, is due to be launched by former Mitchells & Butlers retail director Jayne Baker.
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NewsTesco raises £250m in property sale
The sale of 14 development sites to pan-European property investor Meyer Bergman has raised £250m for troubled supermarket giant Tesco.