Archives for September 8, 2011

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Thorntons’ results blighted by weather

By Mike Stones

Christmas blizzards and the Easter heat wave exacerbated by “the most difficult trading conditions in living memory”, were blamed for chocolate manufacturer and retailer Thorntons’ latest loss-making financial results.

New gluten-free meals signal the move to mainstream

By Freddie Dawson

The launch of two new gluten-free products by Dr Schär UK is further evidence of the category’s move from niche to mainstream lifestyle choice, according to the free-from manufacturer.