All The Grocer articles in 17 December 2016 – Page 2
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NewsMedia Bites 5 Aug: ABInBev/SABMiller, Interest rates, BrewDog
Up to 576 UK jobs could go in AB InBev’s takeover of rival brewer SABMiller as AB InBev execs dominate new structure.
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NewsCity snapshot: Berry Bros & Rudd bounces back
Wine merchants Berry Bros slashes annual losses, the FTSE is boosted by interest rate cut as pound falls again and all the rest of today’s news from the City.
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NewsMondelez relaunches Cadbury Highlights and adds Trebor range
Highlights will also be reformulated to adhere to the government’s recommended salt guidelines
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NewsFruit Bowl acquired by Pioneer Food Group in £7.5m deal
Wellness Foods has sold off its last remaining brand to South African cereal manufacturer Pioneer Food Group for £7.5m.
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NewsFerrero brings back 2015’s Your Nutella, Your Way activity
The promotion will offer jars with a choice of six phrases, including ‘Thank you’ and ‘Mine’
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NewsMedia Bites 8 August: Poundland, SABMiller, Nestlé, Aldi
The tussle for Poundland has intensified as US hedge fund Elliott upped its stake in the fixed priced retailer giving rise to speculation that Steinhoff will be forced to up its £600m bid. Plus, The Mounties prepare a $4bn for SABMiller brands in Europe, and the Nestlé boss commits to the UK despite Brexit challenges.
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NewsCity snapshot: Brexit fails to dent consumer spending in July
Warmer weather throughout July saw consumers loosened their purse strings to spend more on going out and clothes despite the uncertainty created by the vote to leave the EU.
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NewsVinegar brand Sarson’s launches new pickling blend
The NPD is white wine vinegar, and has been designed to appeal to younger consumer
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NewsSabana fruit supplier falls into administration
A supplier of pomegranates, kiwis and other exotic fruits to UK supermarkets has collapsed after rescue attempts failed.
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NewsTyrrells sold for £300m to US group Amplify Snack Brands
caPremium crisps brand Tyrrells has been sold to US-listed Amplify Snack Brands for £300m by its private equity owner Investcorp.
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NewsRubicon gets Light & Fruity range ‘with half the sugar’
And Rubicon Spring unveils its Fruity Fling TV ad
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NewsHighland Speciality supplier undergoes MBO
Highland Speciality supplier Right Angle Marketing has been acquired from its founders in a management buyout.
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NewsAbbey Logistics MBO backed by NorthEdge
Liverpool-headquartered Abbey was set up more than 25 years ago by the Lucy family specialising in the liquid food ingredients transportation market.
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NewsStrongbow reassures health campaigners over Team GB sponsorship
Twenty key health campaigners fear the activity links sport to alcohol in children’s minds
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NewsWalmart shows online ambitions with $3.3bn Jet deal
Walmart has swooped for online retailer Jet.com in a $3.3bn deal as it seeks to battle the dominance of Amazon.
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NewsFairy Non-Bio links with Mumsnet for app sponsorship
Almost two-thirds of visits to the parenting site’s forums are via mobile devices
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NewsSun shines on retailers in July despite Brexit uncertainty
Food retailers brushed off uncertainty created by the EU referendum result as a July heatwave boosted sales.
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NewsMedia Bites 9 August: Tyrrells, Walmart
Two big US deals are the focus in today’s papers in terms of retail news as Tyrrells is sold to Amplify Snacks and Walmart buys Jet.com.
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NewsFerrero announces raft of NPD alongside £8m media investment
Rocher, Raffaello, Thorntons, Kinder and Tic Tac will all see new products this season
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NewsKellogg’s cereal hub snapped up for £23.5m
Real estate investment trust Tritax Big Box has purchased a huge Kellogg’s distribution hub in Manchester for £23.5m