All Manufacturing articles – Page 125
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NewsGreencore workers accept pay offer
Factory workers at Greencore Cakes & Desserts’ site in Hull have accepted a pay offer from management in a long-running dispute at the firm.
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NewsNew look for British Sandwich Association
The British Sandwich Association (BSA) has redesigned its logo, launching it weeks before this year’s British Sandwich Week running 12-18 May.
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NewsDarby cycles for Macmillan Cancer Support
Gavin Darby, chief executive of Premier Foods, will be taking part in the world’s largest individually-timed cycle race to raise funds for the company’s new charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Halal certification for Pecan Deluxe
Pecan Deluxe Candy, the European inclusions specialist, has been given halal certification for its Yorkshire production site.
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NewsJobs at risk at Warburtons
Twenty-eight jobs are under threat at Warburtons’ Variety bakery in Bolton, following a proposed £1m investment in a new automated packing line.
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Product NewsReal Bread Campaign questions wholemeal claims
The Real Bread Campaign (RBC) has called into question the marketing of healthy breads by the big brands, claiming that they don’t belie the ingredients they are made from.
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Canada Bread reports drop in sales
Canada Bread has said sales were consistent with its previous trading year figures, despite a 1.8% drop to $1.57bn (£1.03bn).
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NewsABF rated ‘least ethical’ food giant by Oxfam
Associated British Foods (ABF) has been rated the least ethical firm among 10 food giants in a new report from Oxfam.
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ABF forecasts better grocery profits
Associated British Foods (ABF) has said profits within its grocery division will be “substantially improved”, benefiting from the non-recurrence of restructuring costs in Allied Bakeries.
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NewsPremier Foods: “Rebuild value in bread division a priority,” says Darby
Gavin Darby, chief executive of Premier Foods has revealed plans to launch new packaging for its Hovis brand and will assign a dedicated team to help rebuild its bread division in 2013.
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NewsPremier Foods: “Particularly challenging year for bread sales", says Moran
Mark Moran, chief financial officer at Premier Foods, revealed the firm experienced a particularly challenging year in 2012 for bread sales.
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NewsPremier Foods may have to sacrifice a power brand, says analyst
A City analyst has warned that Premier Foods might have to sell its power brands to significantly improve its balance sheet.
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NewsSales double at Paul’s Pies
An Oxon pie business has said sales have doubled in the last four weeks of supplying its products to Budgens, British Baker can reveal.
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Views wanted for hybrid labelling design
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is looking for suggestions for the design of a new hybrid format for front-of-pack nutritional labelling.
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Innovation eases pressure of commodity prices
UK bakery manufacturers have been using innovative tactics to tackle pressures in the rising costs of commodities, new research has revealed.
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NewsKingsmill embarks on breakfast programme for kids
Kingsmill has teamed up with the National Schools Partnership to educate school children about the nutritional benefits of breakfast.
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Product NewsWarburtons springs into Easter
Warburtons is gearing up for the Easter holidays by bringing back its hot cross bun loaf.
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NewsEaton leaves Premier Foods
Geoff Eaton, chief operating officer of Premier Foods, has stepped down from the board with immediate effect and will leave the company.
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Product NewsVideo: Behind the Scenes with Allied Bakeries - part two
In the second part of an exclusive behind-the-scenes video interview with Allied Bakeries, British Baker asks the company how it is strengthening its position in a highly-competitive market.
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NewsBakery market sees 2% annual growth
The UK bakery market reached £11bn in value in 2012, after growing at an annual rate of 2% since 2006.