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M&S food sales up 4% in Q4
In its fourth-quarter trading update issued today (7 April), Marks & Spencer (M&S) has reported that food sales were up 4%, in contrast to its “unsatisfactory” clothing and home division.
Callebaut issues ‘solid’ half-year results
Chocolate and cocoa manufacturer The Barry Callebaut Group is buoyant, despite the impact of a strong Swiss franc and a weak cocoa products market, leading to a slump in net profits.
Pie company to launch new range
Doncaster-based The Topping Pie Company is to launch a new range this month.
Pidy’s gluten-free range wins award
Pidy, the ready-to-fill pastry specialist, has won an award for its recently launched gluten-free range.
Peter Sidwell’s app shortlisted for award
Described as “Netflix for food lovers”, the baker’s app, Simply Good Food TV, has been shortlisted for The Guardian’s Start-up of the Year award.
Bakery market suffers as snacking falls
The war on sugar is starting to have an impact, with people turning their backs on sweet baked goods and pastry products because of health concerns, according to new figures.
Lily Vanilli launches Fortnum & Mason collaboration
Lily Jones, aka Lily Vanilli, has entered into a permanent partnership with premium London food retailer Fortnum & Mason.
Sunblest voted tastiest veda in Northern Ireland
Veda (an Irish version of malt loaf) is big business on the Emerald Isle, and now Sunblest, owned by Allied Bakeries, has been voted Northern Ireland’s tastiest.
Personalised Jaffa Cakes for Father’s Day
United Biscuits-owned McVitie’s has launched personalised Jaffa Cakes for Father’s Day on 19 June.
Brioche Pasquier starts production at new UK site
One of the world’s largest producers of French patisserie and bakery products, Brioche Pasquier, has started production at its new site in Milton Keynes.
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