All Manufacturing articles – Page 128
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Product News
Strong performance for Real Good Food
Revenues at The Real Good Food Company have increased by almost £9.6m to £137.8m in its latest half-year financial results.
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NewsRoberts’ gluten-free range wins approval
A new gluten-free range from family-owned plant baker Roberts has won widespread support from the coeliac community.
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Marshfield to expand following business success
Marshfield Bakery is looking to expand its premises within the next 18 months in response to growing business demands and achieving more than £2m in turnover each year.
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Product NewsWarburtons adds to Half & Half range
Warburtons has extended its Half & Half range of bread products with the launch of a new medium-sized loaf.
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Product NewsABF reports profit fall for grocery and ingredients
Associated British Foods (ABF) has reported a decline in profits for its grocery and ingredients divisions, despite an 11% rise in group revenue to £12.3bn.
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NewsAllied named top bakery manufacturer
Allied Bakeries was crowned Bakery Company of the Year at last night’s Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards (FMEAs).
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Product News
CSM name to go with Bakery Supplies business?
CSM said it would consider selling the business’ name to a potential buyer of its Bakery Supplies business.
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Product NewsAndrew Ingredients event introduces Martin Braun
Two recent industry events saw the introduction of German baking company Martin Braun to the Republic of Ireland.
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Premier Foods appoints non-exec director
Premier Foods, the embattled food group behind the Hovis brand, has appointed a new non-executive director.