Latham family saddened by demise of iconic Preston bakery
The Latham family have expressed their sadness at the news that Lathams of Broughton has been declared insolvent. Blog Preston reported this week that the business was facing closure after […]
They told Blog Preston: “The Latham family were sad to hear what had happened to Lathams of Broughton and wish Mr Barton well in his new venture.
“We are very touched by the lovely comments that have been posted about Lathams of Broughton when it belonged to the Latham family. Thank you.
“The family have happy memories of the wonderful people who worked there and so many lovely customers.”
Operating from Caxton Road in Fulwood the cake-makers have supplied Preston supermarket chain Booths for many years with their range of cakes and other bakery items. Latest accounts – for 2022 – showed the firm had 85 staff on its books.
Co-founder of Lathams, Gwen Latham, died in April this year – aged 94 – from heart failure.
Blog Preston visited the Fulwood site on Tuesday (13 August) which was trading as usual.
Speaking to Blog Preston this week, Mr Barton said a double-whammy of the Revenue changing its mind on a payment plan and rapidly increasing costs of butter and wheat have hit the Preston-famous cake and sandwich firm hard.
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<h2>The <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/29/price-of-bag-of-rice-across-states-in-nigeria/">price of rice</a>, a staple food for millions in Nigeria, has experienced a significant uptick following a tripling in the price of garri, another essential dietary component.</h2>
<p>This surge in rice prices comes despite the country's strides in boosting local rice production, aimed at curtailing reliance on expensive imports.</p>
<p>Rice is commonly sold in various quantities, including 25kg and 50kg bags, as well as in smaller measures like mudu, derica, and custard paint rubber buckets.</p>
<p>Nigeria's efforts to enhance self-sufficiency in rice production have seen Kebbi, Ebonyi, and Kano states emerge as leading contributors to the national output.</p>
<p>Thanks to the government and private sector's concerted efforts to invest in the rice value chain, these states have become pivotal in the domestic rice supply chain.</p>
<p><strong>Key Contributors To Nigeria’s Rice Production:</strong></p>
<p>- Kebbi State: Often celebrated as the pinnacle of rice production in Nigeria, Kebbi has seen a remarkable increase in output due to substantial investments in the sector.</p>
<p>These initiatives have not only expanded cultivation areas but also improved yields.</p>
<p>- Ebonyi State: With government-backed support in the form of agricultural inputs, infrastructure, and farmer training, Ebonyi has significantly upped its rice production game, contributing to the country's goal of reducing import dependency.</p>
<p>- Kano State: Leveraging favourable agroecological conditions and government incentives, Kano has seen a rise in rice cultivation and processing, thereby enriching the local rice market.</p>
<p><strong>Impact On Rice Prices:</strong></p>
<p>The enhanced production levels in these key states have positively impacted the availability of rice, leading to a more stable market and somewhat moderated prices.</p>
<p>Previously, Nigeria's heavy dependence on imported rice subjected consumers to price volatility, driven by international market trends and fluctuating foreign exchange rates.</p>
<p>The shift towards self-reliance has bolstered food security and aimed at making rice more affordable to the average Nigerian.</p>
<p>However, despite these local production efforts, rice prices remain susceptible to a myriad of factors, including climatic changes, logistical expenses, policy shifts, and the overarching dynamics of the global market.</p>
<p>While the contributions from Kebbi, Ebonyi, and Kano have been beneficial, rice prices continue to be influenced by domestic and international pressures.</p>
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