All Finance articles – Page 68
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NewsNew directors for Tate & Lyle
Tate & Lyle PLC has announced that it has appointed two non-executive directors, with effect from 1 April.
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Product News“Significant growth” for Bokomo Foods
Cereal maker Bokomo Foods is now the main supplier to all major supermarkets’ own-brand cereal products.
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NewsWaitrose operating profit up despite tough market
Waitrose has reported a 3.9% rise in operating profit for the year, to £232.6m, despite “exceptionally tough” market conditions.
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NewsMorrisons details strategy for growth
Morrisons has listed six key priorities, as part of its ongoing strategy to improve profitability.
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NewsMorrisons reports sales drop
Morrisons reported a 2% drop in like-for-likes sales for its financial year (excluding VAT and fuel), although positive Q4 figures showed signs of recovery.
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NewsInnovation is the key to success, says new report
A new bakery and pastry report from Catalyst Corporate Finance has found that the fastest-growing brands specialise in healthier baked goods using high-quality ingredients.
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NewsFood sales return to growth despite supermarket price war
The grocery sector reported a 0.5% rise in sales in the four weeks to 28 February, after months of little or no growth, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsCaffè Nero roasted for tax avoidance
High street coffee chain Caffè Nero has come under widespread media criticism for paying no corporation tax in the last financial year, despite posting a profit of almost £23.6m.
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NewsBurton’s Biscuits closes in on Fox’s deal
Burton’s Biscuits is reported to be closing in on a £330m deal to purchase rival brand, Fox’s.
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Product NewsPrice of gluten-free bread and croissants rises
Mysupermarket.com has analysed the prices of various baked goods over the last year, with many items found to be cheaper, but a few significantly more expensive.
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NewsPerthshire pie-maker ceases trading
The Wee Pie Company has unexpectedly ceased trading, just months after securing a £150,000 contract to supply Aldi.
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NewsInnovate to thrive, say webinar speakers
The bakery retail market is “exciting and vibrant”, according to the speakers at the Insights from the Bakery Market Report 2016 live event.
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NewsSelf-service bakery franchise announces expansion plans
Bake & Take, the German café and bakery concept, aims to open 100 new UK stores in the next five years.
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NewsBakery among biggest UK exports
Baked and cereal exports increased to £2.3bn in 2015, according to new HM Customs & Excise data.
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NewsSamworth at the House of Commons
Keith Vaz MP met with Alex Knight, chief executive of Samworth Brothers, to discuss “grave concerns” about the food manufacturer’s wage proposals.
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NewsCosta reports slowing sales
The high street coffee shop chain’s owner, Whitbread, has blamed mild weather for disappointing sales.
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NewsCornelius Group among 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain
The Cornelius Group has been included in the London Stock Exchange’s 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain report.
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NewsLearn about the future of bakery
Do you want to learn about future trends in retail bakery? If so, an upcoming British Baker web forum is perfect for you.
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Greggs’ Annual Report at a glance
Greggs reported record revenues and pre-tax profits yesterday, proving the wisdom of its transition from traditional baker to food-to-go retailer.
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NewsGreggs to reorganise and capitalise
Capitalising on the food-to-go market and reorganising the bakery portfolio are key priorities for Greggs, according to chief executive Roger Whiteside.