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  • Jammie Dodger owner tastes sweet success after return to profit

    Retail

    Profit at the biscuits giant behind Jammie Dodgers and Wagon Wheels hit a sugar rush as the firm turned to a Strictly Come Dancing judge and a “Dubai-inspired” biscuit to boost revenue. The group, which includes Burton’s Biscuit Company and Fox’s Biscuits, has posted a nine per cent boost in revenue, to £695m for the [...]

    Freshly baked golden biscuits on a baking tray, showcasing a variety of shapes and textures, ideal for a breakfast feature
  • McVitie’s: Record revenue for owner Pladis as profit jumps

    Retail

    Revenue at the owner of McVitie’s and Jacob’s Cream Crackers jumped to a new record in 2024 as its profit also surged, City AM can exclusively reveal. London-headquartered Pladis, the snacking group whose brands also include Flipz, Godiva and Ülker, has posted a revenue of £3.23bn for its latest financial year, new accounts have confirmed. [...]

    Jaffa Cakes arranged on a table showcasing their distinctive layers of sponge, orange-flavored jelly, and chocolate coating
  • Sweet success for biscuit giant behind Jammie Dodgers

    Retail

    The maker of Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels and Party Rings created hundreds of jobs and significantly cut its losses as sales jumped past the £600m mark during its latest financial year. The group, which includes Burton’s Biscuit Company and Fox’s Biscuits, has posted a revenue of £638m for the 12 months to 31 August, 2024, [...]

    The group includes Burton’s Biscuit Company and Fox’s Biscuits.
  • Founder Favourites: How to make a multimillion-pound business selling biscuits

    December 4, 2024

    Building a successful business takes a focused mind and a steady hand. One look at the intricate biscuits made by entrepreneur Harriet Hastings, and it’s clear she has both. In this episode of Founder Favourites, Hastings tells Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu how she launched and scaled her multimillion-pound biscuit brand, Biscuiteers, in the span [...]

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