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Aviva survey shows ‘invisible’ spend
A typical UK adult spends £948 a year on ‘invisible’ items such as coffees, shop-bought lunches, post-work drinks and treats for children, says a new survey commissioned by insurance company Aviva.
Irish Pride collapse recriminations
A new independent accountant’s report has suggested that Irish bakery Irish Pride, which is shortly due to be sold out of receivership, could have been saved by taking the examinership option in June.
Subway failed to pay staff, says BIS report
Sandwich retailer Subway has appeared in a new report naming and shaming firms who have failed to pay all staff the minimum wage.
Gluten-free products ‘not up to scratch’, says research
A new study has found nearly 40% of coeliac sufferers are critical of gluten-free bread and mixes currently on the market.
Ministers urged to introduce sugar tax in new report
A sugar tax and reductions in the sugar content and portion size of everyday food and drink products are among the recommendations made by Public Health England (PHE) to address concerns about the nation’s sugar consumption.
Lantmännen Unibake announces new head of marketing
Swedish bakery supplier Lantmännen Unibake UK has named Ian Harris as its new head of marketing.
Whitbread shares jump in value
Whitbread shares increased around 3.3% yesterday following the company reporting like-for-like sales (LFLs) growth of 3.6% for the six months to August 27.
Mark Price resigns from Waitrose
Supermarket chain Waitrose is to lose its managing director as Mark Price has announced he is to stand down.
Délifrance unveils £30m investment and new bread line
Délifrance UK has unveiled a new £30m investment to its bakery in London which has already seen the installation of a state-of-the-art stone baked bread line.
Delay on sugar report criticised
Campaigners have blasted a move to shelve a report which claimed a sugar tax would decrease purchases of the types of food and drinks blamed for Britain’s obesity crisis.
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