All Cakes & biscuits articles – Page 36
-
News
Supplier Spotlight
In 2003, Ian Jalland wanted to get public liability insurance for some farmland he had bought the year before. But his insurer told him he needed livestock on the land to qualify, so he acquired three Jacob sheep.Two years later, Jalland is ...
-
News
A new generation of total nutters
As the original cereal bars celebrate their last quarter of a century, muffins and donuts join the popularity stakesIt’s 25 years since we were first introduced to the now ubiquitous cereal bars, when Jordans launched Crunchy, and...
-
News
Cake’s down at RHM
RHM, the makers of Hovis, Mr Kipling and Bisto is expected to announce half-year pre-tax profits of £70m for the six months to October 29, up 7% on the same period last year.It will announce its full interim results on December 14, but said...
-
News
Manor Bakeries has the cure for mince pie fatigue
Manor Bakeries is hoping to appeal to festive revellers who have mince pie fatigue in its Christmas cake innovations.Mr Kipling Cranberry and Orange Whole Cake (rsp: £2.99) and individual Mr Kipling White Chocolate & Cranberry Muffins (rsp:...
-
News
Staple develops style
Bread is still a breakfast staple, but it is being replaced with more exotic variants such as croissants and muffinsEver a breakfast staple and still present at 37% of all breakfasts, bread is starting to lose out to some of its more...
-
News
Burton’s set to steal a share
A clash of the biscuit titans is expected as Burton’s Foods takes on McVitie’s jaffa cakes with a Cadbury-branded milk chocolate version.Developed under licence from Cadbury, Burton’s Foods is hoping its milk chocolate-coated jaffa cakes will...
-
News
Wine brands chill out for summer
Brands including Fetzer and Jacob’s Creek are introducing wine cooling innovations to compete with chilled beer in preparation for this summer’s heatwave.Producer Fetzer Vineyards is offering a re-usable Cool-Air tube to Sainsbury shoppers...
-
News
Penguin pair for UK store
Southcorp is launching its Little Penguin Australian wine range into the UK.The wines, initially a Chardonnay and a Shiraz, are priced at £4.99 each and are available at Sainsbury.They are described as easy-drinking and the Chardonnay is...
-
News
The Acid Test
>>Consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: Jacob’s Creek Sparkling RoséCompany: Pernod RicardPrice: £7.99 per bottleJacob’s Creek Sparkling Rosé is a...
-
News
UBUK irons out supply problems
United Biscuits UK is finally ironing out supply problems on its own-label and McVitie’s branded biscuits following the flood that devastated its Carlisle factory in January.A spokeswoman said: “We have restored 80% of production, or eight...
-
News
Indulgent way to rise and shine
Consumers are spending more money more often on morning goods and suppliers are responding with a wealth of crumpets, muffins, pancakes, bagels, scones and toasting linesModern cereal bars might appeal to some time-starved, cash-rich...
-
News
Hunter moves to a key new marketing role at Northern
Former Jacobs marketing director Graham Hunter has been appointed as Northern Foods’ group marketing director.The company said that this newly created role supports its objective of enhancing key skills across the group, notably in...
-
News
Shake up for cakes
McVitie’s Cake Company is aiming to build awareness and drive growth in the burgeoning ‘eat now’ cake category by relaunching its range with six additional products.As with the rest of the McVitie’s portfolio, the cake company has returned to...
-
News
Lyle’s and Soreen link for breakfast
Lyle’s Golden Syrup and Soreen malt loaf have joined forces to create an innovative product for the breakfast table.Lyle’s Golden Syrup Fruit Loaf combines 14% golden syrup with Soreen’s fruit malt loaf and is designed to tap into the breakfast...
-
News
RHM staff may strike over pension cuts
Workers at RHM, the maker of Hovis and Mr Kipling, are holding a consultative ballot to vote on whether to take action over the company’s plans to cut final-salary pensions.Trade union Amicus is asking members to hold meetings to see whether...
-
News
Storms in north hit trade
Manufacturers and retailers were badly hit by the storms and floods that ravaged the north of England and Scotland.UBUK was forced to close its McVitie’s biscuit factory in Carlisle after the ground floor was flooded. The plant makes a variety...
-
News
Out with the new, in with the old as McV ditched
United Biscuits is scrapping its McV brand in favour of reverting back to the original McVitie’s banner on its biscuits portfolio.UBUK introduced McV in 2002 and despite biscuit sales rises of 12% in the first year and 4% in the second, it has...
-
News
Big biscuit battle
Cadbury has taken on the might of McVitie’sCadbury had been content to concentrate on its confectionery range for years but it’s now taking on cake and biscuit manufacturers.Manor Bakeries is using Cadbury...
-
News
M&M’s joins the now show
McVitie’s Cake Company is launching an M& M’s Double Chocolate muffin to add to its range of ‘eat now’ cakes. Covered in milk chocolate and topped with M& M’s Minis, the newcomer is rolling out now with an rsp of 83p.The cake company...
-
News
UB completes Jacob’s purchase
United Biscuits (UB) has announced it has completed its acquisition of Jacob’s Biscuit Group, following clearance from the UK competition authority, which it received on September 10.Malcolm Ritchie, chief executive of UB said: “The combined...