McVitie’s Owner Pladis Reports Mixed Results for 2025
The London-based confectionery and snacking group reported a 1.2% increase in revenue for 2025, reaching £3.27 billion compared with £3.23 billion the previous year. Pladis...
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Multivac UK to Open New Innovation Centre in Manchester Next Year
Multivac UK will open its Northern Customer Experience and Innovation Centre in October next year, extending its support for manufacturers across the north of England...
Waitrose Invests £10M in Ready Meals Offering
Waitrose is investing £10m over three years in what it calls its “biggest-ever improvement to its ready meals range”. The first stage of the programme...
McVitie’s Targets Growth in China Through New Product Launches
McVitie’s is preparing to expand its presence in China by launching snacks developed specifically for local consumers, as parent company pladis works to turn the...
CMA Approves ABF and Hovis’s Request to Move Directly to Phase 2 of Merger Investigation
The CMA has accepted the joint request following an unexpected trading update from ABF. This update has resulted in a downward revision of their anticipated...
Yorkshire Bakery Business Acquired from EG Group
Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd was previously owned by EG Group, which acquired the firm in 2021. In a statement announcing the transaction, Cooplands highlighted...
Doughlicious Unveils Soft Baked Gourmet “Grab & Go” Cookies
Doughlicious is expanding its footprint in the ambient on-the-go snacks category with its Soft Baked Gourmet ‘Grab-&-Go’ Cookies. Now available through top retailers such as...
GU CEO Peter Utting Announces Retirement
After more than 35 years in the food and drink industry, Peter Utting has officially retired from his position as CEO of Gu. Utting’s tenure,...
Puratos Expands Buckingham Facility for Local Production of Fillings, Patisserie Glazes, and Sourdough
Puratos UK is implementing an expansion plan to relocate its production of fillings and sourdough from the Simonswood site to a consolidated facility. This new...
Over 100 Jobs at Stake at Compleat Bakery Location
The manufacturer has initiated a consultation process concerning a proposal to decrease headcount across multiple departments at Tittle Bakery. Reports indicate that 131 positions may...