All Manufacturing articles – Page 114
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NewsSunblest launches new packaging
Allied Bakeries will unveil revamped packaging for Sunblest in 2013 in a bid to boost sales.
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Potential buyers for Twinkies maker
Hostess Brands, producer of the Twinkies snack cakes, has received preliminary bids of its assets this week.
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Product NewsPremier adds new ‘desserts’ to Mr Kipling
Premier Foods has announced the expansion of its Mr Kipling Inspirations range with new ‘Dessert Classics’.
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European bread trials ends for Warburtons
UK bread manufacturer Warburtons has ceased its first central European bread trial.
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NewsFox’s Biscuits hires new MD
Fox’s Biscuits has announced the appointment of Colin Smith as its new managing director.
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Product NewsYearsley wins CSM storage contract
Yearsley Group has won a contract to store more than 300 of CSM’s finished frozen products.
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Silo plans for Martins Foods
Martins Foods has applied for planning permission to build a flour silo at its bakery in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester.
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NewsMcCambridge sells own-label cake business
The McCambridge Group has confirmed the sale of its private-label cake division this morning.
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NewsIntersnack buys KP Snacks business
United Biscuits has sold its KP Snacks business to Intersnack in a deal believed to be worth between £400m and £500m.
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Park Cakes reveals loss despite record sales
Park Cakes has suffered a pre-tax loss of £3.6m, despite hitting a record turnover of £121.2m, as revealed in its latest financial results.
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NewsAryzta reveals turnover increase
Aryzta’s European arm experienced a 1.6% growth in revenue to €321.2m (£260.8m), while underlying growth declined by 0.2%, in its first-quarter financial results.
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NewsHovis boss Williams quits
Iwan Williams, managing director of Premier Foods’ bakery division including the Hovis bread brand, has resigned from his position.
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New runner for UB savoury arm
Japanese snacks company Calbee has reportedly entered the running for the savoury business of United Biscuits.
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NewsFirst Cooplands college apprentices rewarded
Coopland & Son (Scarborough) has recognised trainee bakers undertaking an in-house apprenticeship programme at its new bakery college, during a presentation evening at Hull College last night.
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NewsGrace’s shamrocks go stateside
Grace’s Irish Biscuits has secured its biggest deal in the US to supply its traditional handcrafted biscuits to discount retailer Cost Plus World Market.
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NewsHovis job losses a “slow, lingering death”
A 90-day consultation period involving 900 Premier Foods employees who will lose their jobs has been described as a “slow, lingering death” by the Bakers, Food & Allied Workers Union (BFAWU).
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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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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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NewsPremier Foods to shut two bakeries, 900 jobs to go
Under-fire Premier Foods, the food giant behind the Hovis brand, has this morning announced plans to shut two of its bakeries, with the loss of 900 jobs.
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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.