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Fox’s Biscuits appoints Müller man as managing director

03-Dec-2012 By Laurence Gibbons

Fox’s Biscuits has appointed Colin Smith as its new md, replacing Stewart Gilliand, who had been interim md since August.

Thorntons suffers from savvy shoppers and weak footfall

12-Sep-2012 By Gary Scattergood

Sales savvy shoppers and weak footfall on the high streets contributed to a drop in sales and profits at chocolate retailer Thorntons.

Premier Foods is ‘mission possible’: city analysts

14-May-2012 By Mike Stones

The recovery of troubled food giant Premier Foods is ‘mission possible’, concludes city analyst Shore Capital after meeting the firm last week (Friday May 11).

Enter the ‘white knight’? Premier needs to replace Schofield now, industry sources insist

04-Jul-2011 By Ben Bouckley

Premier Foods needs urgently to find a successor to ceo Robert Schofield, say industry sources, as the firm continues to hunt for an heir amidst rumoured pressure from institutional investors.

Own-label woe puts Premier jobs at risk

07-Mar-2011 By Ben Bouckley, Graham Holter and Anne Bruce

Premier Foods plans to close its distribution centre in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire as it rationalises its south coast operations, while the firm has also rebuffed rumours of a management change.

Premier Foods ‘only scratching the surface’ on procurement savings

19-Apr-2010 By Elaine Watson

Premier Foods could save far more cash through tackling the “mind-boggling” complexity of its procurement operation than trying to squeeze out operational efficiency savings, according to City analysts.

The md of Food Processing Faraday steps down

08-Mar-2010

Bob Marsh is stepping down from his role as md of Food Processing Faraday to concentrate on his new job as leader of the Food Sector Team and deputy...