All articles by Cara Houlton – Page 9
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NewsBidfresh unveils refreshed sustainability framework and ESG strategy
The report showcases progress across Bidfresh’s three specialist brands, Direct Seafoods, Campbell Brothers, and R Noone & Sons
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NewsHarlech Foodservice sales surge to £30m as expansion pays off
Sales rocketed after Harlech opened new depots in south Wales and Shropshire
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NewsSubway expands vegan offering with New Year menu launches
The new plant-based sub will be trialled in 300 UK stores from 7 January
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NewsKrispy Kreme partners with PerfectTed to launch matcha range
The range includes a limited-edition Strawberry Matcha Doughnut and two Original Glazed matcha lattes
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NewsCosta Coffee expands matcha range to stores nationwide
The range features a Hot Matcha Latte, an Iced Matcha Latte and a Strawberry Coconut Iced Matcha Latte
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NewsPopeyes UK launches new year savers menu
Launching nationwide today (6 January), the menu features 28 items priced from £1.99
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NewsWagamama appoints former Lidl and Morrisons marketing boss as CMO
She brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked in top marketing roles at Lidl, Morrisons and BP
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NewsTGI Fridays plans pre-pack administration with stores and jobs at risk
A deal is expected to take place as early as next week, sources say
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NewsWingstop UK appoints Wagamama CMO as chief growth officer
She brings more than 17 years’ experience leading growth, transformation and customer-centric strategy at large consumer and hospitality brands
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NewsCotswold Fayre falls to loss but 2025 sales set for ‘strong growth’
For the year to 31 March 2025, the group suffered a loss after tax of £514.2k
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NewsCosta Coffee losses double as value-led competition grows
Operating losses widened from £5.8m in 2023 to £13.5m in the year to 31 December 2024
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NewsLogistics UK appoints new head of trade policy
He brings 20 years’ experience to the group, having previously held senior leadership roles at Transport for the North and the Labour Party
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Analysis & FeaturesFried chicken, matcha lattes and pizza: Top food-to-go shake-ups of 2025
2025 was the year of fried chicken and matcha lattes, helping some in the hospitality industry thrive following a tough few years
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NewsGail’s to keep 10 stores open on Christmas Day
The upmarket bakery chain will be giving away free mince pies to those visiting an open store on 25 December
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NewsFresh Direct expands Chef’s Choice premium potato range
Selected from premium British varieties, Fresh Direct is rolling out Salad Potatoes and Baking Potatoes
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NewsFormer Channel Islands Co-op CEO awarded £3.5m in compensation
The Co-op’s conduct was described by Macleod’s lawyer as ‘a catastrophic failure in corporate governance’
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NewsBidfood appoints first culinary director
He will work closely with manufacturing brands, leading new product innovation and supporting the development of the wholesaler’s annual food and drink trends
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NewsSpudBros partners with EG On The Move to bring spuds to service stations
If the trial is successful, both partners will explore the rollout of SpudBros across EG’s national network of over 160 petrol forecourt locations
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NewsFormer Greene King CFO to join Greggs board
Richard Smothers will assume the role of chair of the audit committee from 6 March 2026
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NewsStarbucks adds pistachio matcha latte to 2026 winter menu
The Pistachio Matcha Latte will be available hot or iced, topped with pistachio-flavour cold foam