Dragons’ Den investors have pledged to invest £75,000 in gluten-free bakery B-Tempted in the latest episode of the BBC TV show, broadcast on Sunday (October 15).
Scotland’s food and drink sector is being showcased in a new map of the country, highlighting the growing success of the industry – a key driver of the country’s economy.
A combination of high commodity prices and labour costs are a “constant attrition”, hindering growth at one of the UK’s biggest bakery firms, its group finance director has claimed.
Boparan Holdings, owner of 2 Sisters Food Group, is in talks about a merger of its Fox’s Biscuits brand with Jammie Dodgers manufacturer Burton’s Biscuits, according to Sky News.
Tesco’s turnaround is firmly on track, according to chief executive Dave Lewis, as the UK’s largest retailer reported rising sales for the seventh quarter in a row.
Burts Chips has boosted capacity by 20% at its Plymouth factory and created new jobs, after investing £3M in a new high-speed potato frying line to meet export demand for its products.
High street baker Greggs reported total sales up by 8.6% in third-quarter results to September 30, attributing the rise partly to supply chain improvements.
Speciality bread and cake manufacturer Finsbury Food Group has grown profits and sales in its latest financial results, despite “current challenges facing the industry”.
Baking ingredients manufacturer Real Good Food (RGF) is to launch a full review of its financial reporting and corporate governance, after it was revealed former directors – including founder and ex-chairman Pieter Totté – received payments for consultancy...
