Bisto

British

/ ˈbɪstəʊ /

noun

a preparation for thickening, flavouring, and browning gravy

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Premier Foods, the company behind brands such as Mr Kipling, Bisto and Angel Delight, is planning to cut prices on more of its products.

From BBC

Premier Foods employs more than 4,000 people across Britain, and includes brands such as Batchelors, Bisto, Lloyd Grossman sauces and Sharwood's.

From BBC

Brand Caviar House & Prunier has a limited edition tin adorned with the Union Jack and the words "His Majesty's Caviar", while Premier Foods has celebratory packaging for products including Bisto gravy granules and Ambrosia custard.

From Reuters

She's had a trial run at eating roast potatoes, carrots and beef with Bisto gravy.

From BBC

“This was one of many ideas put forward in an industry brainstorming session,” a spokesman for Premier Foods, which owns brands including Mr Kipling, Bisto, Ambrosia and Paxo, said on Friday.

From Reuters

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