All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 103
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NewsElla’s Kitchen defies slump in babyfood to increase revenues
Ella’s Kitchen has defied a pandemic-driven slump in the babyfood category to grow revenues and market share in the UK
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NewsMedia Bites 17 June: Brexit, Asda, Coca-Cola, Morrisons
Labour shortages are causing the UK meat industry to cut production and warn that it will soon be unable to meet orders unless the government relaxes post-Brexit immigration rules.
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NewsCity snapshot: UK inflation rises to 2.1% in May as lockdown eases
Inflation has continued to soar in the UK as the relaxation of lockdown restrictions led to a rise in consumer spending. Plus, a third-quarter trading update from agri-services group Origin Enterprises.
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NewsUnilever grows DTC empire with Paula’s Choice deal
Unilever has agreed to acquire digital-led skin care brand Paula’s Choice as it continues to widen its exposure to the growing DTC market
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NewsMedia Bites 15 June: Covid, hospitality, Boxed, Meatless Farm
Boris Johnson has said that Britain must learn to live with coronavirus as he delayed the end of Covid restrictions by four weeks and insisted that July 19 would be the new “terminus date”.
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Comment & OpinionMeatless Farm’s fundraise shows plant-based is reaching a tipping point
The brand is likely to reap the rewards of an increasingly mainstream following with its consumer-facing Crowdcube campaign
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NewsCity Snapshot: Distil reports 'significant' growth as UK grocery launches offset Covid losses
Drinks group Distil has significantly increased revenues and profits despite Covid disruption as it shift to grocery and online retail helped offset lost business elsewhere. Plus, agricultural supplies group Wynnstay appoints a non-executive director.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the union of Fox’s and Burton’s mean for biscuits?
Following Ferrero’s deal, the third-largest biscuit maker in the UK market has been created. So where does Burton’s fit into its plans?
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NewsHeura scores €70m valuation with backing from Chris Smalling and the crowd
Heura, which launched in the UK with a meat-free burger late last year, hit its initial €1m target on the Crowdcube platform and overfunded to €4m in less than 24 hours, with 3,007 investors backing the business.
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NewsDr Will’s smashes £400k crowdfunding round as it eyes further supermarket growth
Founded by Dr Will Breakey, Liam White and Josh Rose in 2015 to reduce the sugar in table sauces such as ketchup, mayo and BBQ, Dr Will’s is stocked by the likes of Tesco, Waitrose, Holland & Barrett and Ocado, as well as Selfridges and Harvey Nichols.
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NewsLosses continue to mount at beleaguered Thorntons
Revenues fell 15% to £103.7m for the year ended 31 August 2020, with pre-tax losses widening to £37.7m.
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NewsSales at Bidfood affected by coronavirus-hit final three months of financial year
According to results filed this week, turnover had been outperforming the previous year up until the start of the pandemic
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NewsPlayIn Choc beats £250k crowdfunding target to scale up ethical brand
Launched in 2018 by husband-and-wife team Maya and Dominic Simler, PlayIn Choc already exports to 30 countries and has listings with 25 distributors, as well as Ocado. It is also in early conversations with the mults in the UK and other retailers overseas.
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NewsMedia Bites 10 June: SSP Group, Morrisons, Oatly
On a quiet day for retail and F&B news, the papers focus on the Covid-related losses of Upper Crust owner SSP Group.
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NewsCity snapshot: SSP Group slumps to £300m loss as Covid continues to hammer Upper Crust owner
Upper Crust and Ritazza owner SSP Group has fallen to first-half pre-tax losses of £300m as the ongoing coronavirus restrictions wiped out revenues. Plus, the European Commission has given Total Produce the all clear for its combination with Dole Food Company.
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NewsMedia Bites 8 June: Tesco/Carrefour, Sainsbury’s, Reckitt Benckiser
The papers pick up stories on the end of the Tesco and Carrefour buying alliance, remuneration at Sainsbury’s and the lossmaking sale of Reckit Benckiser’s baby formula business in China.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Reckitt Benckiser offloads baby milk business in China for $2.2bn
Reckitt Benckiser has agreed to sell its struggling baby formula business in China to a global investment firm for $2.2bn (£1.6bn). Plus, Tesco and Carrefour call it a day on purchasing alliance; and English sparkling wine producer Gusbourne increases sales thanks to DTC and international shift during Covid.
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NewsFerrero beats rivals to acquire Burton’s Biscuits for £300m
The deal continues the Italian confectionery giant’s expansion into the sweet biscuit category
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NewsMedia Bites 3 June: Amazon, Footfall, Chapel Down
Amazon is poised to snatch Tesco’s crown as Britain’s biggest retailer in 2025 as the online titan lays waste to swathes of Britain’s high street.
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NewsRays Ice Cream seeking new owners
Established in 2011, Swindon-based Rays Ice Cream operates from a retail store in the Old Town area of the town