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UB begins search for snacks business buyer
Representatives from United Biscuits’ (UB) snacks business have talked to a handful of potential buyers, according to the latest reports.
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New jobs on cards as Yorkshire Baker expands
Yorkshire Baker could create up to 300 new jobs as part of an expansion plan, according to the latest reports.
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Product NewsUnited Biscuits targets Halloween
United Biscuits (UB) has created a new line of Halloween and Bonfire Night-themed products under its McVitie’s Cake Company (MCC) business.
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Jobs saved at The Cake Crew
Around 100 jobs at The Cake Crew were under threat following an incident at its north Wales site this week.
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Campden BRI hosts food legislation courses
Campden BRI has launched a series of training workshops designed to keep those in the food industry aware of the latest and most up-to-date legislation.
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NewsBrace’s sponsors toast artist’s exhibition
Brace’s Bakery has partnered with a local food artist to showcase a number of bread-based creations.
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Global summit to promote UK food exports
A global summit and a showcase of food and drink was held yesterday in a bid to highlight the UK success story in exports.
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Bagel Factory bought by Italian food operator
An Italian foodservice operator has bought Bagel Factory in a deal believed to be worth in the region of £2m.
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Ballot for industrial action at Park Cakes
Union members at Park Cakes are currently being balloted for industrial action, following a dispute over pay.
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Premier’s bread division sees revenue plunge
Revenue contributed from Premier Foods’ Bread division has dropped by 27% in the half-year to 30 June 2012.
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United Biscuits separates snack business
United Biscuits (UB) has finally announced it has separated its snacks business, after steadily denying the related rumours over recent weeks and months.
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NewsPeter’s secures Cardiff City FC sponsorship
Peter’s Food Service has struck up a new two-year sponsorship deal with Cardiff City Football Club.
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Canada Bread sees sales up in frozen
Lower overhead costs and an improved product mix at Maple Leaf Bakery UK has helped boost parent company Canada Bread’s frozen bakery sales.
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NewsEastender to attend Bakers’ Fair Autumn
Bakers’ Fair Autumn, organised by British Baker, welcomes special guest Shaun Williamson at this year’s event. Williamson is known best for his role as Barry in British soap opera Eastenders, set in the fictional Albert Square, as well as regularly appearing on Ricky Gervais’ hit TV series Extras. He will take to the stage at the second Bakers’ Fair of the year at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate on Sunday 7 October.
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Greencore revenues rise almost 50%
Greencore has revealed a 46.9% rise in revenue growth for the 13 weeks to 29 June 2012.
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Sales up, profits down at Grupo Bimbo
Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest bread baker, saw its second-quarter sales soar by 43.4% from the same period last year.
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Allied’s investment could reap dividends
Allied Bakeries’ investment in its plants and equipment could help position it as one of the most efficient UK plant bread manufacturers, according to a leading City analyst. This month, the Kingsmill brand owner, part of Associated British Foods (ABF), announced it would look to update both production and packaging ...
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NewsSpeedibake MD raises funds for prostate charity
Peter Jones, managing director of Speedibake, has completed a 177-mile walk to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.
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New guidance for sustainable businesses
UK businesses can highlight their corporate sustainability credentials in a simple way thanks to new guidance released yesterday.
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Reports of UB snacks business auction
Biscuit manufacturer United Biscuits (UB) is rumoured to be putting its snacks business up for auction at the end of the summer, according to Dow Jones.