All Cakes & biscuits articles – Page 45
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesShiraz RoséFrom: Jacob’s CreekJacob’s Creek is catering to the increasing demand for rosé, with the launch of Shiraz Rosé. Rosé is the fastest growing...
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OFT allows UB to buy Jacobs
United Biscuits (UB)’s acquisition of The Jacob’s Bakery and its subsidiaries will not be referred to the Competition Commission by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).The acquisition of Jacobs from Groupe Danone will therefore be completed no...
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Irish arm of Jacob’s sold by Danone to Fruitfield
The Irish Republic’s top biscuit manufacturer, W& R Jacob’s, part of Jacob’s Biscuits Group, has been sold by Danone to private food firm Fruitfield Foods.The deal is related to United Biscuits’ acquisition of Jacob’s, announced last week (The...
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UB gives update on Jacob’s purchase
United Biscuits has announced it will not be acquiring W&R Jacob’s Limited in the Republic of Ireland as part of its planned acquisition of Jacob’s Biscuits Group from Groupe Danone.Malcolm Ritchie, UB’s chief executive, said: “The sale of...
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United Biscuits buys Jacob’s stable from Danone
United Biscuits has clinched a deal to buy Jacob’s Biscuit Group from Groupe Danone for an undisclosed sum.The agreement, subject to the approval of the UK and Irish competition authorities, would give UB access to brands such as Jacob’s Cream...
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Potato enters Thai Bites’ make-up
Jacob’s has revealed ambitious plans to double the value of its Thai Bites brand within two years with the launch of its first sub-brand.Thai Bites Fusions – a blend of rice and potato with a crunchier texture and smaller bite – will roll out...
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jacob’s secret
n Jacob’s has begun testing a Club sub-brand, Secret Club Boogie Bars, in the UK.n The new biscuits are sold in France under the LU brand, which, like Jacob’s, is a subsidiary of the Danone...
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RHM closes cake plants
Manor Bakeries is shutting two factories as part of plans to slash operating costs and reduce overcapacity.Sites at Eastleigh, near Southampton, and Moreton, Merseyside, which produce Mr Kipling and Cadbury’s cakes, are due to close by...
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Revival of the famous
Huntley & Palmers biscuits are making a comeback after an absence of more than 10 years.Established in 1822, the company was acquired last year by a group of investors that included Nigel McCrea, formerly marketing director of Jacobs Bakery,...
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Glisten picks up Penguin
Confectionery group Glisten has bought certain assets of Penguin Confectionery of Carlisle from House of York for £428,000.This is Glisten’s third acquisition in six months following its purchase in January of sweet maker F Fravigar and...
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New brand manager makes UK Friends
Rachel Gristwood has moved to Pernod Ricard UK as brand manager for Jacob’s Creek.Gristwood previously worked for Jacob’s Creek in Australia. She is joining as the company renews the wine’s sponsorship of US comedy series Friends, broadcast on...