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  • McVitie’s: Record revenue for owner Pladis as profit jumps

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    Revenue at the owner of McVitie’s and Jacob’s Cream Crackers jumped to a new record in 2024 as its profit also surged, Morning Wire can exclusively reveal. London-headquartered Pladis, the snacking group whose brands also include Flipz, Godiva and Ülker, has posted a revenue of £3.23bn for its latest financial year, new accounts have confirmed. [...]

    Jaffa Cakes arranged on a table showcasing their distinctive layers of sponge, orange-flavored jelly, and chocolate coating
  • McVitie’s changes tune on UK investment with £68m boost

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    The company behind McVitie’s is set to invest millions in the UK despite the latter’s boss ‘dunking’ on the UK as an investment destination last year. London-based snacking giant Pladis will funnel £68m into its facilities, including £21m for its Jaffa Cake factory and £33m for the home of Jacob’s Cream Crackers. The funds will [...]

    Jaffa Cakes are made in Stockport. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

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