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UPDATE: UK: McCambridge eyes possible return to own-label
5 December 2012
UK baked goods company McCambridge has said it will not rule out returning to private label after selling its own-label cake division to private-equity firm NBGI as part of a management buy-in deal.
UK: McCambridge sells own-label cake unit to PE firm NBGI
5 December 2012
UK baked goods company McCambridge has sold its own-label cake division to private-equity firm NBGI.
Comment: UK food industry looks to cash in on patriotic surge
18 April 2012
With some major national events on the horizon - the London Olympics, Paralympics and the Diamond Jubilee - the UK looks set to see an upsurge in patriotic sentiment this summer. The country's food manufacturers and retailers have invested a pretty penny to ensure that they can cash in on this jubilant atmosphere. However, Katy Askew suggests, the industry should be equally prepared for the comedown.
UK: McCambridge adds to Soreen range
8 December 2011
McCambridge Group has expanded its Soreen range with the launch of its mini malt loaves.
UK: Soreen to launch malt toastie loaf range
9 August 2011
UK baker Soreen is to launch a Malt Toastie loaf as part of a push into the morning goods category in the country.
UK: McCambridge to relaunch Soreen malt loaf
15 March 2010
UK baked goods company McCambridge Group is investing GBP6m (US$) in the relaunch of its Soreen malt loaf brand.
UK: McCambridge CEO leaves company
30 April 2009
McCambridge CEO Gavin Cox has left the group as part of the company’s restructuring programme.
2007 - the best of times, the worst of times
20 December 2007
Christmas is a time for lists, lists and more lists. As we near the end of 2007, it seems an ideal time for just-food to create one of its own and detail who we think has thrived – and who has suffered – in a hectic year for the food industry.
ABF faces questions over bakery despite rising profits
6 November 2007
Associated British Foods, the UK food giant, today (6 November) booked a set of robust annual results driven by diverse parts of its business, from sugar to clothing retail. However, bakery, a sector that is central to ABF's history, remains a problem. Could these problems lead ABF to sell the business? Dean Best reports.
UPDATE: UK: Former Inter Link chairman upbeat despite sale
20 July 2007
The former chairman of Inter Link Foods has insisted the future is bright for the company despite its move into administration and subsequent sale today (20 July).
UK: Inter Link sold after going into administration
20 July 2007
Inter Link Foods has been sold to Irish food group McCambridge after today (20 July) going into administration. The future of the UK baker, the maker of malt loaf brand Soreen and private-label cakes for UK supermarkets, has been the subject of intense speculation in recent months following profit warnings and falling sales.
UPDATE: UK: McCambridge in fresh Inter Link offer
12 June 2007
Irish food group McCambridge has made a fresh offer for Inter Link Foods, according to the chairman of the ailing UK baker.
Saga at UK cake maker Inter Link rolls on
12 June 2007
The uncertainty surrounding the future of UK baker Inter Link Foods grew again today (12 June) as trading in the company's shares was suspended. Inter Link's bankers have rebuffed an initial approach from Irish food group McCambridge but, as Dean Best writes, the saga surrounding the cake maker is far from over.
UK: Shares in Inter Link suspended as bid talks falter
12 June 2007
Trading in the shares of Inter Link Foods has been suspended this morning (12 June) as the UK baker prepares to clarify its financial position.
UK: Debts must be reduced, says Inter Link chairman
25 May 2007
Inter Link Foods chairman Jeremy Hamer has insisted the business will have to be refinanced even if the UK bakery group is not taken over.
UK: Inter Link, McCambridge return to the table
23 May 2007
Inter Link Foods has reached an agreement with potential suitor McCambridge, the Irish food group, that should allow access to the UK baker’s books.
UPDATE: UK/IRELAND: Inter Link issues ultimatum to McCambridge
22 May 2007
Inter Link Foods has hit back against claims that it is unfairly blocking potential suitor McCambridge from gaining access to the company’s books.
IRELAND/UK: McCambridge in Inter Link threat
22 May 2007
Irish food group McCambridge has threatened to cool its interest in UK baker Inter Link Foods. McCambridge today (22 May) accused Inter Link of adopting an “unreasonable stance” towards the takeover talks and access to the company’s books.
UK/IRELAND: Inter Link takeover talks stall
21 May 2007
Prospective takeover talks between Inter Link Foods and suitor McCambridge, the Irish food group, have stalled over a confidentiality agreement, just-food understands.
UK: Trade, private equity groups eye Inter Link
18 May 2007
Trade and private equity groups have declared an interest in Inter Link Foods, the chairman of the UK bakery group has told just-food.
UK: Interest in UK baker Inter Link intensifies
17 May 2007
Inter Link Foods today (17 May) claimed that other parties outside Irish food McCambridge are showing interest in the company.
UPDATE: UK: Inter Link working on revival amid bid interest
9 May 2007
The current management at Inter Link Foods believes it can revive the company’s fortunes, the chairman of the UK-based bakery group said today (9 May). Jeremy Hamer told just-food that Inter Link executives wanted to work towards a recovery despite possible takeover interest from one of the company’s largest shareholders.
UK: Bid target Inter Link in executive setback
9 May 2007
Inter Link Foods has received a blow after its prospective finance director decided against taking the position. The ailing company, which is in takeover talks with Irish food group McCambridge, said today (9 May) that Brendan Hynes had formally turned down the job offer.
UK: Ex-Premier Foods exec joins Inter Link as CEO
1 May 2007
Inter Link Foods has appointed former Premier Foods executive Ian Croxford as chief executive, the UK company has announced.
UK: Inter Link forced to wait on finance director
16 April 2007
Inter Link Foods has been forced to push back the start date for its recently appointed finance director.
UK: Inter Link share value halves as group predicts more losses
21 March 2007
Shares in UK cake maker Inter Link Foods have more than halved today (21 March) as the company issed its second profit warning in two months.
UK: Inter Link predicts loss on exceptional items
16 February 2007
Private label, branded and licensed cake producer Inter Link Foods will fail to meet current market forecasts and make a loss after exceptional items for the year to 5 May, the company warned in a statement to the stock exchange.
Inter Link happy to go it alone - INTERVIEW
1 February 2007
British baker Inter Link Foods had a turbulent year in 2006, ending potential takeover talks and appointing a new CEO. Joe Ayling interviewed the UK bakery’s new chief, Chris Thompson, to find out his plans for the company’s future.
UK: Inter Link issues shares
18 January 2007
Inter Link Foods has announced that it allotted 59,500 ordinary shares at $0.02 each yesterday (17 January) following the exercise of its options under the company’s approved executive share option scheme.
UK: Inter Link turnover down for half-year
9 January 2007
Inter Link Foods, a UK manufacturer of private label, branded and licensed cake products, said that sales in the first half of the financial year were lower than expected, in part due to the “unprecedented” high temperatures from July to October.
