Archives for July 11, 2011

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Last-ditch challenge scuppers Burton’s strike

By Ben Bouckley

The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) says it has called off strike action at Burton’s Foods site in Blackpool following a last-ditch challenge from the company over the validity of the ballot.

Greencore announces £113m cash offer for Uniq

By Ben Bouckley and Anne Bruce

Greencore has announced the terms of a recommended cash offer for Uniq worth £113m, which values the chilled and convenience food firm at 96p per share.

Skoda car cake company sold

By Ben Bouckley

The Cake Bake Company has been sold by its administrator to Baker Boys for an undisclosed amount, FoodManufacture.co.uk has learnt.