All articles by Cara Houlton – Page 23
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NewsMcDonald’s features The Grinch in 2025 Christmas ad and menu
The Dr Seuss-inspired advert sets the stage for the arrival of the new The Grinch Meal at McDonald’s
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NewsTreasury confirms new national living wage rates from April 2026
The new rates have prompted a mixed response from trade bodies
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NewsWild Harvest launches new collection of premium ingredients
The Wild Harvest Collection features Campbells & Co smoked salmon, Urbani black truffle, and premium Sosa ingredients
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NewsParfetts launches digital branded category zone with Red Bull
The new ‘Energy Zone’ brings together point-of-sale materials, best-practice planograms and category advice
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NewsCompass Group achieves double-digit profit growth
For the year to 30 September 2025, operating profit grew by 11.7% to $3.3bn
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NewsEnzo Wholesale joins Unitas to accelerate growth
The wholesaler plans to expand its product range, enhance delivery services, add new branches, and strengthen logistics and storage capabilities
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NewsIRO Sushi to open 10 sites next year as part of 100-store strategy
Two new locations will open in Woking and Tunbridge Wells before Christmas
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NewsLeon to retire Roast Rewards coffee subscription
It comes as new owner John Vincent plans to ‘restore quality to the heart of the business’
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NewsWine wholesaler Boutinot set for international growth with £5.5m funding
Boutinot will use the funding to expand its vineyard operations in South Africa, New Zealand and the UK
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NewsHalf of hospitality firms to reduce staff without budget support, survey finds
Seventy per cent of respondents have already increased prices since April
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Comment & OpinionPlaying chicken: why Domino’s is taking on new battlegrounds
Chicken isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Domino’s, but CEO Andrew Rennie is betting its new Chick ‘N’ Dip brand will have a ‘big impact’ on the chain’s future
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NewsFoodservice supplier BonCulina enters administration
Anglia Crown Limited, which was trading under the BonCulina brand, appointed Kroll administrators Benjamin Wiles and Robert Armstrong on 10 November
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NewsGail’s owner on hunt for new investors
It is understood advisers at Goldman Sachs have been brought in to begin discussions around potential investment opportunities
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NewsLWC and Asahi reduce emissions in sustainable delivery tie-up
The pair first launched an initiative in 2024, which encouraged LWC depot teams to place fewer but larger orders
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NewsUnitas launches Supplier Marketing Clinic
It looks to help supplier brands deliver increased impact and stronger return on marketing investment
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NewsCaterforce expands premium range to meet demand
New products include sea bass fillets, extra-large cold water prawns and a six-layer chocolate fudge cake
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NewsPopeyes to open 100th UK restaurant
The 100th site is located at London Bridge station and will open on 25 November, offering both dine-in and takeaway options
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NewsSugro UK launches AI Accelerator Workshops
The programme will offer bespoke sessions that identify how new technologies can aid business growth
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NewsDB Foods appoints new commercial manager
Steven Marshall built his career at Dunbia where he spent 14 years shaping retail partnerships
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NewsDomino’s CEO: not ‘massive growth’ left in UK pizza market
Andrew Rennie hopes Domino’s Chick ‘N’ Dip range will motivate consumers to order more often