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Blackburn family bakery rises from the ashes to scoop awards
Sandersons has won six national awards for its pies at the 2016 British Pie Awards, just three years after going into administration.
FSA announces new appointments to the board
David Brooks, Rosie Glazebrook, Stewart Houston and Paul Williams will serve an initial three year term with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), ending in 2019.
FDF opposes Brexit
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) wants the UK to remain part of the European Union (EU), as 71% of its members “overwhelmingly endorse” staying in Europe.
Budget 2016 – key points for the bakery sector
A rise in the number of businesses able to access Small Business Rate Relief, and a tax on sugary drinks, were among key commitments set out by the Chancellor, George Osborne.
Finsbury Food reports strong H1 growth
Finsbury Food Group has reported a 91% growth in its H1 UK bakery operating profit, from £3.8m to £7.2m.
Boparan enjoys positive Q2 results
Boparan Holdings, the company behind 2 Sisters Food Group, has reported a rise in underlying sales and improved profitability for its second quarter.
Wheat prices expected to stay low
Wheat prices are expected to stay low, despite an estimated 1m-hectare reduction in global planting.
Sainsbury’s reports steady Q4 sales
Sainsbury’s has reported a steady Q4 trading period with like-for-like (LFL) sales excluding fuel at 0.1% growth.
New national commitment to sustainable food and drink
Resource efficiency charity WRAP has pledged to reduce the resource intensity of the UK’s food and drink by one-fifth, saving £20bn.
High street closures at five-year low
New research from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Local Data Company (LDC), shows coffee shops led the rise in new store openings last year.
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