All Direct to consumer (DTC) articles
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NewsAbel & Cole launches September Top Picks to help shoppers ‘unprocess their plates’
The business said its September Top Picks showcased the ’most delicious food and drink of the season’
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NewsRanjit Boparan strikes Muscle Food rescue deal to add to meat empire
Boparan Private Office acquired the business and assets of Muscle Foods Ltd from administrators at insolvency firm Mackay Goodwin
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NewsSalad dressing startup Toss wins £660k investment
The funds will be used to ramp up Toss’s marketing efforts, scale retail distribution and expand its product lines
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InterviewsGraeme Clark on Finsbury’s ‘billion-pound bakery’ plan
Finsbury Food Group’s CCO has helped ensure strong growth despite ‘constant change’. Now he’s overseeing its biggest-ever growth capital project
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Petcare: 19 September
Shoppers are using social media to find product recommendations for their pets
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NewsMuscle Food collapses as lender loses faith and customers complain of ‘rancid’ meat
Muscle Food has been forced into administration following loss of confidence from lender, mass delivery disruption and customer complaints about rotting meat
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NewsNaked Wines marks year of progress with profitability boost
Naked Wines CEO Rodrigo Maza has said ‘the best is still ahead’ for the company, after reporting on progress in the company’s right-sizing strategy this morning
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NewsOato launches Fresh Matcha Latte into Modern Milkman
Oato Fresh Matcha Latte has been made with British oats and can be served over ice, or warm as an alternative to coffee and tea
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NewsReformed closes £17m Series A round
Reformed combines arabica coffee or ceremonial matcha with collagen or creatine and 21 vitamins and minerals
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NewsRussell & Atwell launches £700k fundraiser as it eyes retail expansion
The business is aiming to raise £700k to strengthen the brand and accelerate the DTC operation, with a longer-term goal to expand more broadly into retail following a recent launch on Ocado.
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NewsDogfood player Years secures growth investment to accelerate retail rollout
Consumer investment firms Verlinvest and Five Seasons Ventures took a significant minority stake in the rapidly growing brand to support a retail and international expansion plan
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NewsOat Cult raises £220k for live culture-packed overnight oats
Probiotic breakfast brand Oat Cult has raised £220k to scale its online business
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NewsHeatwave shows need for food business resilience: Riverford
The organic vegetable box company said industry had to take practical steps to protect works, produce and customers during periods of intense heat
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NewsMajestic launches wine club subscription with Saturday Kitchen
Three price tiers will be available, ranging from £120 to £200 per quarter
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NewsVirgin warns of unexpected losses as consumers feel the pressure
The online wine retailer now expected to fall into the red as the effects of the Iran war combined with increased taxes in the form of duty and packaging levies
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy food subscriptions are back on the menu
DTC food & drink boomed in lockdown, then came crashing down. Now subscriptions are back, with brands shifting strategy to offer their customers community, exclusive products and special treats
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Free From: 11 July
Free-from food products often come at a higher price than their standard counterparts – but this gap appears to be widening
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NewsDeal saves premium DTC butcher Donald Russell
The Aberdeenshire-based business will be resuming deliveries from 9 June, having been acquired by fellow DTC butcher DukesHill
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NewsGousto vows to shield customers from soaring food inflation
It comes as revenue growth at the company hit the top end of forecasts for a 5% to 10% uplift in 2025, helping Gousto achieve a third consecutive year of underlying profitability, according to newly filed accounts
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NewsBargain Booze rapped over ad that ‘implied drinking could overcome loneliness’
The advert was intended to be ‘light-hearted and humorous’, Bestway said