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Snack-maker's figures find sweet spot

The Journal

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June 04, 2025

THE producers behind snacks like Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels and Party Rings have announced a bumper year, creating hundreds of jobs while slashing losses, as sales soared above £600m.

Snack-maker's figures find sweet spot

In newly-disclosed accounts to Companies House, the conglomerate - encompassing Burton's Biscuit Company and Fox's Biscuits - reported revenues of £638m for the year ending August 31, 2024.

This marked a significant rise from the previous year’s revenue of £595.1m.

According to the recent filings, the group saw its pre-tax losses plummet from £21.5m down to £6.4m, with workforce numbers ticking up from 3,460 to 3,721.

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