All articles by Cara Houlton – Page 16
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NewsBidfood launches ‘Your Favourites’ cashback campaign
The initiative will provide up to £100 cashback on a selected range of products
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NewsMcDonald’s makes ‘significant investment’ in north east with new DC
The 138,000 sq ft facility in Darlington will supply more than 200 McDonald’s restaurants across the north east
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NewsChris Burford returns to Leon as chief financial officer
He previously played a key role in the healthy fast food chain’s sale to EG Group in 2021
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Analysis & FeaturesMeet the fab, female, foodie founder duos
This International Women’s Day, we meet five fab female founder duos who are working together to transform grocery and ‘build a fempire’
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NewsClegg’s Chilled Foodservice joins Sterling Supergroup
Originally a cheese business, Clegg’s is also adding more ambient lines and is looking to introduce some frozen capacity in the near future
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NewsBooker locks 650 prices to support operators throughout spring
Prices will be locked until 16 June 2026
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NewsEmployment costs drive up Greggs prices but CEO predicts more ‘positive’ 2026
In January, Greggs increased the price of a sausage roll by 5p and added 10p to the price of a latte coffee
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NewsUnitas launches confectionery guide to boost retailer sweet sales
The guide features sales data, practicle advice and tips on price, value, and in-store activations
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee to double London footprint with 60 new sites
The coffee chain has signed a new development agreement that will deliver a minimum of 10 stores across Central London
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NewsWH Smith buyer seeks help for TG Jones as fears mount for stores
It is understood Modella Capital has called on advisers to come up with a plan to restructure the TG Jones business
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NewsPopeyes expands to Ireland with pipeline of openings and Dublin ‘megastore’
It builds on Popeyes’ UK restaurant portfolio, which has scaled to more than 110 sites, including two in Northern Ireland
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RankingsBig 30 wholesaler report and rankings 2026: a heavy load to bear
Inflation, increasing employment costs, new regulation… as the challenges mount up, how are the Big 30 wholesalers responding?
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NewsKitwave shareholders approve acquisition by US private equity-backed Kite Bidco
At the court meeting today (26 February), 71.79% of shareholders voted in favour of the deal
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NewsPizza Express jumps on chicken trend with mac & wings concept
The menu includes a selection of wings in Lemon & Herb, BBQ, Buffalo, and Hot Honey flavours
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NewsSainsbury’s restructure puts 300 office, tech and Argos roles at risk
The changes could result in around 300 roles being reduced across Sainsbury’s and Argos, The Grocer can reveal
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NewsWraps & Wings owner Eatphoria sales jump 26% in ‘transformation year’
The strong performance was driven, in part, by new location openings, with 12 cloud kitchens added to the portfolio
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NewsCornish pasty overtakes meal deals as UK’s second favourite quick lunch
When comparing flavours, a traditional steak pasty was the favourite among 61% of voters, followed by cheese & onion at 11%
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News‘UK’s first’ sustainable edible spoon launches with The After School Cookie Club
The edible spoon is made from a blend of five grains and seeds
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NewsIRO Sushi evolves franchisee programme to accelerate UK expansion
Chefs and other hospitality executives will be able to access finance for the capital required to open a joint venture with the sushi brand
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NewsBrakes to offer £100k of prizes in Menu Match promotion
Prizes include instant cashback, electronics, and lifestyle items