United Biscuits set to 'raise the bar' on green targets

Leading UK manufacturer of biscuits and snacks United Biscuits said it is reappraising its water efficiency, transport carbon emissions, food waste and packaging reduction targets, as its progress to date...

United Biscuits set on expansion in India, report

UK biscuit manufacturer United Biscuits is set to enter the India market through the purchase of a manufacturing plant, according to the Economic Times.

United Biscuits invests over €6m in NPD for saturated fat reduction

As the crusade against saturated fats gains pace, UK snack and biscuit manufacturer United Biscuits has achieved gains in product formulations for a range of its popular biscuit brands.

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United Biscuits revamps its Phileas Fogg snack range

United Biscuits has relaunched its Phileas Fogg brand of crisps and snacks with a package redesign and a £2 million television advertising campaign.

United Biscuits demonstrates green methods at industry event

United Biscuits, Tate & Lyle and Cadbury Schweppes presented their carbon cutting methods at an industry event focused on developing a greener supply chain.

United Biscuits rolls out healthier crisps

Following its decision to cut saturated fats from top snack lines, European biscuit and crisp manufacturer United Biscuits UK (UBUK) is venturing further into healthier reformulation with the relaunch of...

United Biscuits brands dominate market

The big hitters in the UK biscuit sector have been busy over the past year with consolidation and major acquisitions re-shaping the industry's landscape, according to a new report by...

Blackstone and PAI devour United Biscuits

Blackstone and PAI acquired United Biscuits (UB) from private equity firms Midocean and Civen yesterday, in a deal worth £1.6bn (€2.3bn).

United Biscuits to stamp out trans fats

European biscuits and snack manufacturer United Biscuits has become the latest bakery company to eradicate harmful trans fats from its products, tying in with the industry drive towards healthier production...

Kraft and Premier Foods eye United Biscuits

US food giant Kraft is partnering with Britain's Premier Foods to launch a bid for United Biscuits, according to industry insiders.

United Biscuits records huge profit growth

Despite a tough trading environment and serious fire damage to a processing plant, British snack firm United Biscuits has delivered a sizeable full-year profit rise of 25 per cent.

United Biscuits acquires Golden Wonder brands

United Biscuits has acquired the former Golden Wonder brands Nik Naks and Wheat Crunchies from Tayto to extend its position in the UK snack market.

Healthy eating: United Biscuits leads by example

Staff at one of the UK's leading biscuit and snack manufacturers have been challenged to walk 10,000 steps every day as the company highlights a link between healthy bodies and...

United Biscuits expands UK base

United Biscuits continues to restructure with a £10 million plan to expand its Harlesden plant in north west London, this follows the closure of its...

United Biscuits to reduce production capacity

United Biscuits, the privately-held biscuits and snacks group, has announced plans to reduce its production capacity in the UK as part of its ongoing programme...

United Biscuits ready to close Fontaneda

United Biscuits, the UK biscuit and snack group, has warned that it will simply close its Fontaneda subsidiary in Spain if an agreement cannot be...