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    Harvo Malt Bread

    So did I. Absolutely awful behaviour but it wasn't the only action of that type. RHM bakeries couldn't get a contract to supply Marks & Sparks. So what did they do - bought a family bakery that had a contract with M&S. I think it was in Stourbridge. Then over a year or so they moved the M&S...
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    Harvo Malt Bread

    I know exactly what happened to Harvo! Between 1972 and 1975 I worked for Rank Hovis McDougal (RHM Bakeries) which owned various local bakeries such as Hardys, Wilson's and of course Wimbush. Harvo was the number one malt loaf seller and Ranks wanted to get into the market. I was involved in...
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