All Finance articles – Page 69
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NewsGrocery prices drop for 4th consecutive month
The cost of groceries has dropped for the fourth month in a row, according to mySupermarket.co.uk.
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NewsUnited Biscuits identifies £500m growth opportunity in biscuits
United Biscuits (UB) has identified £500m of growth opportunity in the UK biscuit market as part of its first Biscuit Review.
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NewsPremier rejects third takeover bid
Premier Foods has rejected a fresh offer from US spice brand McCormick, which valued the company at 65p per share.
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NewsMcCormick issues third offer for Premier
US spice brand McCormick has upped its offer on Premier Foods to 65p a share.
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NewsPatisserie Holding’s Luke Johnson backs Brexit
The Vote Leave campaign group has published a list of 250 business leaders whom it says support Britain leaving the EU, including Luke Johnson, chairman of Patisserie Holdings.
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NewsPremier Foods under fire for takeover rejection
Premier Foods has been criticised by shareholders for its handling of a takeover offer from US spice brand, McCormick.
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NewsPremier Foods sells 17.27% stake
Nissin, a Japanese instant noodle firm, has committed to buy a 17.27% stake in Premier Foods.
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NewsPremier Foods’ shares jump after takeover rejection
Shares in Premier Foods jumped to a high of 54.05p yesterday, after the company announced it had rejected a takeover bid by US spice brand McCormick.
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NewsFoodservice sales growth slowing
The growth in the UK food sector will not match that of 2015, according to data analysis company Horizons’ managing director Peter Backman.
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NewsCosta beset by separation rumours
Whitbread’s shares soared yesterday as takeover and break-up talk was rife around the owner of Costa Coffee.
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NewsBrian Cassin joins Sainsbury’s board
Sainsbury’s has announced Brian Cassin will join its board as a non-executive director.
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Product NewsSurvey finds demand for more gluten-free products
There is insufficient choice in the gluten-free market, according to 73% of consumers who buy coeliac-friendly products.
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NewsPremier Foods writes off Hovis stake
Premier Foods, the manufacturer of Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes, has revealed it is to write off its £8m investment in Hovis.
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NewsAllied Bakeries avoids strike disruption
A hot cross bun shortage has been avoided following successful talks between Allied Bakeries and union officials.
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Product NewsScottish companies forge gluten-free partnership
A partnership to produce gluten-free biscuits has been announced by Duncan’s of Deeside and Pulsetta Foods.
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NewsNew director for Tesco
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced that Lindsey Pownall will join the board as an additional independent non-executive director.
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NewsDemand for more independent coffee shops
Despite high street domination by the branded coffee chains, it is independent coffee shops that consumers want, according to new research.
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NewsFinsbury Food reports strong H1 growth
Finsbury Food Group has reported a 91% growth in its H1 UK bakery operating profit, from £3.8m to £7.2m.
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NewsBoparan enjoys positive Q2 results
Boparan Holdings, the company behind 2 Sisters Food Group, has reported a rise in underlying sales and improved profitability for its second quarter.
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NewsBudget 2016 – key points for the bakery sector
A rise in the number of businesses able to access Small Business Rate Relief, and a tax on sugary drinks, were among key commitments set out by the Chancellor, George Osborne.