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(Reuters) -Britain’s Premier Foods reported a 14.4% jump in third-quarter sales on Tuesday, citing strong festive demand for its products ranging from Mr Kipling ‘Best Ever’ signature mince pies to Bisto Best meat-free gravy. The company, which makes a variety of products from plain flour to cooking sauces and quick meals, has benefited from consumers choosing to entertain at home rather than going to restaurants amid a cost-of-living squeeze. In November, the company said it had seen some input costs start to soften and that it would lower promotional prices across its major brands. “The lowe…

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