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City analyst: Premier job losses will improve profitability
A leading City analyst has welcomed the move by Premier Foods to cut 900 jobs and close two bakeries, describing it as a “decisive move to improve long-term profitability”.
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NewsCo-op bags Costcutter’s London stores
The Co-operative Group has acquired 10 London-based Costcutter stores for an undisclosed sum of money.
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Unions call for urgent talk with Premier
Unite has called for urgent talks with the bosses of Premier Foods following the announcement it will cut 900 jobs from its bread division.
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NewsNew outlets and book for Gail’s
Gail’s is planning to open up to four new sites in 2013 and launch a recipe book, British Baker can reveal.
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NewsGreencore employees win pay cuts claim
More than 400 Greencore employees could receive up to £1.2m from the company through an employment tribunal won by Unite.
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High street vacancies at record levels
The rate of unoccupied outlets on Britain’s high streets rose to 11.3% in October - the highest level since records began.
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NewsJust Desserts sees cakes rise 60%
Yorkshire bakery and patisserie Just Desserts said sales of its cakes increased 60% in the last three financial quarters.
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NewsTesco NI agrees Irwin’s bread contract
Irwin’s Bakery has sealed a deal with Tesco to supply a range of its traditional table breads in selected stores across Northern Ireland.
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NewsHobbs House Bakery launches in Harrods
Hobbs House Bakery launched a range of its artisan breads in Harrods this week, marking its first supply deal with the retailer.
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Tea Time Express to close next month
Tea Time Express is to close its cake business with the loss of 30 jobs. The bakery, its wholesale business and shop in Dublin, are to cease trading on 21 December.
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Product News
Wheat market overview by Jack Watts
Jack Watts, senior analyst at AHDB, gave delegates an insight into the wheat markets at the HGCA’s recent Grain Market Outlook Conference 2012 (16 October). Watch the video below to see what he said...
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September imported wheat usage up 58%
The total of imported wheat used in the UK during September increased by more than 38,000 tonnes (t) compared to the same month last year.
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NewsCaffè Nero eyes 700 stores in UK
Caffè Nero says that the UK coffee shop market could support 700 Nero stores - 100 more than it said this time last year.
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NewsSubway to launch new health-focused ad campaign
Sandwich chain Subway is to launch a new health-focused advertising campaign next week, featuring sports stars.
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Thomas’s Bakery gains food safety standard
Thomas’s Bakery has been awarded the Safe and Local Supplier Approval (SALSA) accreditation.
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NewsFinsbury’s share placing raises £3.9m
Finsbury Food Group has placed and subscribed more than 10 million new ordinary shares, raising approximately £3.9m before expenses.
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Britvic and AG Barr form new business
Britvic and AG Barr have agreed a merger deal worth around £1.4bn.
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Waterfields re-opens three former Satterthwaites outlets
Waterfields Bakery is to re-open three of the seven Satterthwaites retail bakery outlets.
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NewsWarburtons introduces price-marked pitta packs
Warburtons has launched a new price-marked pack for its line of sandwich pittas, targeted at the convenience store market.
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NewsStarbucks plans to close high-rent stores
Starbucks has been looking to close a number of stores which have high rents in a bid to make its UK business more profitable.