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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Samworth Brothers, the UK food group, has launched its first on-the-go breakfast offering under the Soreen banner.

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This week, B&G Foods announced it had acquired General Mills' struggling Green Giant business in a US$765m deal. Elsewhere, Arla Foods struck two joint ventures in Senegal and Nigeria as the dairy group looks to further expand its presence in Africa. Meanwhile, Campbell Soup Co. reported its full year results and issued a 2015/16 forecast above Wall Street estimates. Here is the week in quotes.

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UK food group Samworth Brothers has acquired fruit and malt loaf brand Soreen for an undisclosed sum from baker McCambridge Group.

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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.

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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.

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UK baked goods company McCambridge has sold its own-label cake division to private-equity firm NBGI.

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McCambridge Group has expanded its Soreen range with the launch of its mini malt loaves.

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UK baker Soreen is to launch a Malt Toastie loaf as part of a push into the morning goods category in the country.

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UK baked goods company McCambridge Group is investing GBP6m (US$) in the relaunch of its Soreen malt loaf brand.

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McCambridge CEO Gavin Cox has left the group as part of the company’s restructuring programme.

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McCambridge CEO Gavin Cox has left the group as part of the company’s restructuring programme.

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Irish food group McCambridge has made a fresh offer for Inter Link Foods, according to the chairman of the ailing UK baker.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Inter Link Foods has hit back against claims that it is unfairly blocking potential suitor McCambridge from gaining access to the company’s books.

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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.

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Prospective takeover talks between Inter Link Foods and suitor McCambridge, the Irish food group, have stalled over a confidentiality agreement, just-food understands.

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Prospective takeover talks between Inter Link Foods and suitor McCambridge, the Irish food group, have stalled over a confidentiality agreement, just-food understands.