Thorntons plans store closures as profits slump
UK chocolatier Thorntons has suffered a 63% decline in profits in its half yearly report and intends to close almost half of its own stores and focus on commercial retail sales.
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2015 sugar quota deadline must be adhered to, say soft drink makers
Growth opportunities are being stymied in sectors such as the soft drinks industry due to uncertainty over sugar supply in the EU market, claims a leading UK trade body.
Mars to set 250 chocolate calorie limit worldwide by 2013
Mars is to reduce the calories in its chocolate sold globally to 250 or less by the end of 2013.