All News articles – Page 315
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NewsPrivate equity firm snaps up Adelie Foods
Food-to-go giant Adelie Foods has been acquired by the European arm of global private equity firm, H.I.G Capital.
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NewsInvestment curbs Waitrose profits, despite sales rise
Waitrose has posted an increase in gross sales of 6.5% to £6.51bn in its unaudited results for the 53 weeks ending 31 January 2015.
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NewsMorrisons sees profits plummet
Morrisons has posted its worst results in eight years, as it revealed a profit loss of £792m before tax after taking account of a £1.3bn write down in the value of its supermarkets.
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NewsSurvey: bakers reveal benefits of British Pie Week
British Pie Week (2 to 8 March) is over for another year, but did bakers reap the benefits?
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NewsBurton’s Biscuit Co signs US distribution deal
Burton’s Biscuit Company has today announced a US distribution partnership with International Food Associates (IFA) to realise a projected $100m (£66.1m) business ambition in the US.
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NewsGovernment boosts export support to medium-sized firms
The government has today announced its increased support to medium-sized businesses (MSBs) trying to export.
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NewsEaster how to: a fondant egg with Paul A Young
Easter is the biggest event in a bakery’s calendar and top chocolatier Paul A Young advises bakers that innovation is key for big sales.
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NewsPremier Foods raises apprentice numbers
Premier Foods has committed to double its intake of apprenticeships, just as a group of MPs has spoken about the lack of teenagers in the overall schemes.
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NewsOcado sees sales up while average order value declines
Online retail giant Ocado has seen sales for the group rise by 19.2% to £271.1m, despite a decline in average order value.
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NewsCooplands of Doncaster bakery up for sale
Cooplands of Doncaster head office and bakery has been brought to market for an undisclosed sum, after the bakery went into administration this February.
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NewsBroad-based rise in food sales
Quarterly food sales were up 0.5% in February - the best performance since January 2014.
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NewsGrocery deflation hits new low
Deflation has reached a new low of -1.6% in its 18th successive fall as the supermarket price war rages on.
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NewsGCA questioned on new food waste powers
The House of Lords is to take evidence from Christine Tacon CBE, the Groceries Code Adjudicator, regarding powers to fine certain large retailers 1% of their turnover.
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NewsManchester bakery sights 27% sales uplift after rebrand
Manchester-based firm Sheldon’s Bakery has set its sights on a 27% sales increase over the course of this year, after relaunching the brand.
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NewsCraft bakery strikes deal for second retail site
Woodstock’s Artisan Bakery, Northamptonshire, has linked up with a local café to expand into its second branded retail outlet.
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NewsTesco coffee shop director ‘leaves’ business
The Tesco boss in charge of in-store restaurants and coffee shops, such as Harris + Hoole and Euphorium, has reportedly left the business.
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NewsZeelandia CEO steps down
The chief executive international bakery ingredients manufacturer Zeelandia Group, Roelof Krist, is to leave the company after more than 11 years.
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NewsStarbucks’ wireless charging trial deemed a success
Starbucks has said it is “very pleased” with the initial results of its wireless charging trial.
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Top 10 Kids Cakes
10 all time favourite children’s cake themes: Jungle Princess Trains Pirate Farmyard Castle Hello Kitty Plane Underwater Superhero 10 film/TV influenced Children’s cake themes 2014 Moshi Monsters Peppa Pig Mickey Mouse Spiderman Disney Cars Despicable Me Ninja Turtles Mickey/Minnie Mouse Avengers Disney Princess
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NewsBritish Pie Week: Top 10 pies in pictures
British Pie Week (2 to 8 March) ran this week and to celebrate the Pierateers put together a list of the top 10 British pies.