(ShareCast News) - A government-backed report on carbohydrates has called for the British recommended daily allowance of sugar to be cut in half, which has forced retailers to robustly defend their efforts to cut the sugar content and calorie counts of their products. As expected, the Scientific Adv
Read more(ShareCast News) - Sugar producers and sweet food manufacturers are soon to be hit by a halving of the government's recommended sugar intake levels, according to reports. A report on carbohydrate consumption by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), which advises Public Health Englan
Read more(ShareCast News) - Shares in Finsbury Food rose after the company said in a trading statement it would beat expectations. At 0840 BST shares in the AIM listed baker were up 6.67% to 92.80p. Finsbury said it would outperform its current earnings and profit guidance. The baker said total sales lifted
Read moreBakery products manufacturer Finsbury Food Group has completed the acquisition of Johnstone's Just Desserts for an undisclosed amount. The London-listed company first unveiled plans to acquire the cake producer, which supplies a number of coffee chains in the UK, on 6 May, as part of its strategy to
Read moreFinsbury Food Group has revealed plans to acquire Johnstone's Just Desserts from administrators FRP Advisory, the company confirmed on Wednesday. The acquisition is part of its strategy to expand its presence in the coffee shop market. Finsbury Food said the move will save 150 jobs. The company add
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