Ferrero family to acquire Burton’s Biscuits

Ferrero family to acquire Burton’s Biscuits

A Belgian company, controlled by Ferrero Rocher owner, Giovanni Ferrero, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burton’s Biscuit Company, makers of Jammie Dodgers. Employing around 2,000 people across six UK manufacturing locations,...
New Warburtons fund aims to support bakery start-ups

New Warburtons fund aims to support bakery start-ups

Warburtons has teamed up with small and medium-sized business accelerator, Mission Ventures, to launch a new fund which aims to support bakery start-ups. ‘Batch Ventures’ combines equity funding together with hands-on support from successful entrepreneurs and industry...