All articles by Dominic Bernard – Page 13
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NewsCMA accepts UK sale to clear Vandemoortele pastry mega-merger
A mega-merger of European frozen pastry giants Vandemoortele and Délifrance has been cleared by the Competition ^ Markets Authority (CMA)
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NewsPZ Cussons announces new CFO
PZ Cussons has announced Jan Bramall as its next chief financial officer, as of 23 March 2026
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NewsMarkets watchdog launches inquiry into Hovis-ABF merger
The Competition & Markets Authority has launched a probe into Associated British Foods’ acquisition of Hovis from private equity group Endless
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NewsConsumer confidence edges up as budget blues settle
Consumer confidence has edged up by two points in GfK’s monthly barometer, as worries over November’s budget settle
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NewsWH Smith’s “difficult” end to year will not stop growth, CEO says
Despite a “difficult” year end rocked by a major accounting scandal, WH Smith is “well positioned” for growth at the end of 2025, its interim CEO has insisted
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NewsNaked Wines shares bounce following raised profit forecast
Naked Wines’ stock price has jumped 8.5%, after the company raised profit forecasts in a surprise trading statement
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NewsAlcohol-free Jump Ship Brewing hits £300k fundraising target
Jump Ship Brewing’s MD Sonja Mitchell told investors the funds would help expand the brewery’s market reach
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NewsGreencore sets January date for Bakkavor deal completion
Greencore has revealed the final date of completion for its £1.2bn mega-merger with rival Bakkavor
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NewsWeaker food and drink prices power sharp drop in inflation to 3.2%
UK inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in eight months – 3.2% – as a sharp drop in food and drink prices knocked consumer costs downwards
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NewsMagnum moves to oust Ben & Jerry’s board
The world’s largest ice cream company has mandated that members of Ben & Jerry’s independent board – set up to guarantee the brand’s freedom of speech – must not serve for more than nine years
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NewsLloyds Bank picks new consumer sector lead
Promoted to MD and head of consumer after nearly a decade at the bank, she will be responsible for managing some of Lloyds’ largest client relationships
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NewsCatfood challenger KatKin secures £37m scale-up investment
Fresh catfood brand KatKin has raised $50m (£37.4m) in equity and debt to fuel expansion in the UK
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RankingsBakery & bread 2025: Jason’s stars as sourdough gains favour
Britain’s appetite for speciality bread has made Jason’s Sourdough the standout star of bakery
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NewsPepsiCo to slash SKUs and review bottling after activist investor intervention
Both PepsiCo and Elliott hailed the ‘constructive engagement’ in their dealings
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NewsNIQ predicts max-value Christmas for shoppers
NIQ has predicted almost £20bn will be spent on groceries in December, just 2.8% up on last year, as 40% of UK households plan to use saved loyalty points and vouchers to maximise savings
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NewsMars’ $36bn takeover of Kellanova cleared by European Commission
Mars’ $36bn acquisition of snacking giant Kellanova has been given the green light, after an “in-depth investigation” of competition concerns by the European Commission
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NewsAsda hit by second credit downgrade as turnaround plan drags on
Asda parent Bellis Finco will now face higher borrowing costs thanks to the downgrade
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NewsMagnum hits €8bn valuation in IPO despite Ben & Jerry’s spat
Floated at €12.20, shares in the world’s biggest ice cream company rose to a high of €13.09 before settling around the guidance price of €12.80
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NewsTreatt reveals interim leadership following CEO’s departure
Newcomer Manprit Randhawa, who joined Treatt in September as interim CFO, will step up as interim group managing director on 1 January
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NewsUK Egg Centre and Bumble Hole form joint venture
Both Bumble Hole and Hardeman produce fresh eggs and egg products