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Evening Standard
Business
Henry Saker-Clark

Soaring mince pie sales help Mr Kipling owner towards strong profits

Mince Pies are produced at the Mr Kipling mince pie factory in Barnsley (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Archive)

Mr Kipling maker Premier Foods has said its profits are set to reach the top end of guidance after soaring sales of mince pies and other sweet snacks.

The company, which employs more than 4,000 people, reported that group sales grew by 3.1% for the 13 weeks to December 28.

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