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Court judge approves Hostess Brands sales
The majority of Hostess Brands’ snack cake business, including the Twinkies brand, has been sold for a sum of $410m (£270m) this week.
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NewsNew corporate affairs chief at Starbucks UK
Starbucks has appointed Simon Redfern as its new director of UK corporate affairs.
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NewsBaking industry reacts to Budget
Members of the UK baking industry have revealed their thoughts to British Baker on yesterday’s Budget, announced by Chancellor George Osborne.
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Industry bodies review 2013 Budget
A number of industry organisations have opened up about the proposed action set out in yesterday’s Budget, as revealed by Chancellor George Osborne in the House of Commons.
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NewsSeasonal bakery helps boost 2 Sisters’ figures
Christmas puddings and festive biscuits helped boost 2 Sisters Food Group’s second-quarter results for the 13 weeks to 26 January 2013.
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NewsProfits fall despite sales increase at Greggs
High street bakery chain Greggs saw pre-tax profits fall by 2.2% in 2012 to £51.9m - despite seeing an increase in sales as it moved into new channels such as wholesale and franchising.
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Scotmid chooses local bakery partners
Convenience store operator Scotmid Food is working with a number of Scottish bakery firms as part of its plans to expand its partnerships with local suppliers.
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Aryzta sells bond to refinance debts
Aryzta has sold its second hybrid bond for CHF300m (£210.6m), which the company has said will be used to refinance its debts.
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NewsBusiness questions answered at Bakers’ Fair
Attendees of next month’s Bakers’ and Butchers’ Spring Fair will have the chance to ask retail entrepreneurs their burning business questions as part of a live masterclass.
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Real Good Food announces improved performance
The Real Good Food Company (RGFC) has revealed that its sales performance over the fourth quarter was much improved on the three months before Christmas, in a trading statement today (20 March).
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NewsChancellor unveils small business initiatives in 2013 Budget
Chancellor George Osborne unveiled his Budget this afternoon, saying it was for people who "work hard and get on", as he a revealed a number of initiatives he claimed would aid small business.
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Milder weather improves February footfall figures
High street footfall increased by 2.7% in February in comparison to a year ago, the strongest growth since December 2011.
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NewsSainsbury’s reports 4.3% sales growth
Sainsbury’s has revealed its convenience store and online channels have helped to achieve a 4.3% increase in total sales in the last year.
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NewsBakery products strong in 2012 food exports
Bakery products were key performers of the UK’s food exports in 2012 – helping to contribute to the total of £12.1bn in 2012, according to the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
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Product NewsEPOS Group and Redblack Software strengthen partnership
Two technology firms have entered a new partnership to help integrate their point-of-sale systems and software for the bakery sector.
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NewsEx-Paul boss heads up Euphorium
James Fleming has been appointed by Tesco as chief executive of Euphorium Bakery, according to the latest reports.
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NewsFirst Subway and Applegreen store launches
Subway has opened its first store as part of its new partnership with Irish independent forecourt retailer Applegreen.
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NewsGenius hires new manufacturing director
Free-from bakery business Genius Foods has appointed Liam McHugh as a new director to help strengthen its senior management team.
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NewsPotential sale of Burton’s Biscuit Company
Owners of Burton’s Biscuit Company could be putting the business up for sale for around £300m, according to the latest reports.
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NewsMicro baking bowl business seeks funding
A micro business owner, looking to offer a local supply of brotform baking baskets, is using online fundraising scheme Kickstarter to try and get his business off the ground.