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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 ceo Patrick Coveney has told FoodManufacture.co.uk that he is “highly confident” that his company’s £113M cash offer for Uniq will be successful.
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.
The Cake Bake Company has been sold by its administrator to Baker Boys for an undisclosed amount, FoodManufacture.co.uk has learnt.
Soft drinks giant Britvic has confirmed that it is planning to move from its UK headquarters in Chelmsford, Essex.