<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet title="XSL_formatting" type="text/xsl" href="rss.xsl"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Alert Data News | Business | Companies | UK | Food &amp; Beverages</title><link>http://www.alertdata.co.uk</link><description>Latest Food &amp; Beverages Business News powered by Alert Data</description><language>en-gb</language><copyright>&amp;copy; Alert Research Ltd 2005-2012</copyright><webMaster>rss@alertdata.co.uk</webMaster><ttl>30</ttl><docs>http://www.alertdata.co.uk/rss.php</docs><generator>PHP/5.2.13</generator><image><title>Alert Data</title><url>http://www.alertdata.co.uk/images/alertdata.gif</url><link>http://www.alertdata.co.uk</link><width>216</width><height>51</height><description>Latest Food &amp; Beverages Business News powered by Alert Data</description></image><item><title>ANM GROUP LIMITED</title><link>http://www.alertdata.co.uk/979506.htm</link><description>&lt;strong&gt;Jobs go as ANM shuts in Sheffield&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;ANM Group has confirmed 59 jobs have been axed following the closure of its Yorkshire Premier Meat plant in Sheffield.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:07 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alertdata.co.uk/979506.htm</guid></item><item><title>Aimia Foods Group Limited</title><link>http://www.alertdata.co.uk/516854.htm</link><description>&lt;strong&gt;3% turnover growth - strong energy drink sales - positive outlook&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Merseyside-based Aimia Foods recorded a 3% increase in turnover to £52.87m in the year to June 2011 helped by strong sales of its newly launched No Fear Extreme Energy Drink. Aimia has secured new distribution and licensing deals for 2012 and is doubling its jar packing operations after securing a long-term contract.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:29:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alertdata.co.uk/516854.htm</guid></item><item><title>THE BACKYARD BREWHOUSE LIMITED</title><link>http://www.alertdata.co.uk/979464.htm</link><description>&lt;strong&gt;£200K Expansion Programme - Major Awards Won - New Jobs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Backyard Brewhouse in Brownhills has produced 35 per cent more ale in 2011 compared with 2010, and picked up three major awards through the year.  The company is expanding its capacity by more than 300% with a £200K expansion programme that will see them grow from 1400sqft to 2500 sqft .</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:17:49 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alertdata.co.uk/979464.htm</guid></item><item><title>Vimto Limited</title><link>http://www.alertdata.co.uk/522556.htm</link><description>&lt;strong&gt;Strengthens digitial marketing - creative agency appointed&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Vimto Ltd, which is owned by Mereyside-based Nichols Plc, is re-focusing its marketing spend from TV to digital.  The brand aims to capitalise on its growing online popularity.  London creative agency Lean Mean Fighting Machine has been appointed to handle the digital strategy.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:52:47 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alertdata.co.uk/522556.htm</guid></item><item><title>WINDYRIDGE CHEESE LIMITED</title><link>http://www.alertdata.co.uk/197671.htm</link><description>&lt;strong&gt;Acquired by entrepreneur - business growth strategy - potential new jobs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Somerset-based Windyridge Cheese Ltd has been acquired by entrepreneur Melvin Glynn for an undisclosed sum.  Mr Glynn, who was previously managing director of Burt's Chips, believes the company is well positioned for growth.  Windyridge Cheese's expansion could create business and employment opportunities.  Its turnover for the year to July 2009 was £1.1m.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:10:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alertdata.co.uk/197671.htm</guid></item><item><title>Joseph Heler Ltd</title><link>http://www.alertdata.co.uk/23247.htm</link><description>&lt;strong&gt;Profits double - Turnover down at cheese maker&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Cheese maker Joseph Heler, based in Nantwich, Cheshire, has recorded a rise in operating profit of £2.2m for the year to September 2011. This is up from £1.2m in 2010.  Turnover has fallen to £60m from £60.2m in 2010.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alertdata.co.uk/23247.htm</guid></item><item><title>BUTE ISLAND FOODS LTD</title><link>http://www.alertdata.co.uk/979409.htm</link><description>&lt;strong&gt;Company Growth - New Site Acquired&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;THE site of the former Rothesay Creamery, closed since May 2010, has been bought by local firm Bute Island Foods Ltd.  The company, which manufactures and exports Sheese, a dairy-free vegan alternative to cheese, have purchased the Townhead site and buildings from First Milk, which shut the facility almost two years ago, citing falling sales of Isle of Bute Cheddar and rising operating costs</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:36:21 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alertdata.co.uk/979409.htm</guid></item><item><title>Mumtaz Limited</title><link>http://www.alertdata.co.uk/857026.htm</link><description>&lt;strong&gt;Food factory developemt - 500 new jobs planned&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bradford food manufacturing group Mumtaz will create 500 jobs in the 3 years to 2014 as part of multi-million pound plans to build a food factory. Construction will begin in February 2012 and be completed by the end of the year.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:51:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alertdata.co.uk/857026.htm</guid></item><item><title>SKINNER'S BREWING CO. LIMITED</title><link>http://www.alertdata.co.uk/197754.htm</link><description>&lt;strong&gt;Exceeds £4m sales - turnover up 12% - marketing campaign&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Cornwall-based Skinner's Brewing Co Ltd achieved record sales of £4m in 2011 despite adverse economic conditions.  Turnover increased 12% with the company's beers available nationally through Tesco and Waitrose stores and also through Coors and Wetherspoons. Skinner's has launched a marketing campaign for its award-winning Betty Stogs brand.  The company employs 30 staff.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:17 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alertdata.co.uk/197754.htm</guid></item><item><title>Yorkshire Premier Meat Ltd</title><link>http://www.alertdata.co.uk/22395.htm</link><description>&lt;strong&gt;Factory Closure - 59 Jobs Lost - Turnover £42.3m&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Yorkshire Premier Meat in Sheffield has closed its factory and moved the operation to a site in West Yorkshire with the loss of 59 jobs.  Annual Turnover is £42.3m.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:21:18 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alertdata.co.uk/22395.htm</guid></item></channel></rss>
