All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 106
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NewsCity Snapshot: Supermarket sales drop as Brits return to the pub
Grocery sales at UK supermarkets have tumbled as locked-down consumers returned to pubs, cafes and restaurants following easing of coronavirus restrictions, the latest data from NielsenIQ showed. Plus, food prices fall for second month in a row as supermarkets battle it out to win shoppers, according to latest BRC-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index.
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NewsFerrero swoops to acquire Burton’s Biscuits to add to growing biscuit empire
The acquisition – for an undisclosed price – adds to the Italian confectionery giant’s growing biscuits empire following the takeover of Fox’s in 2020
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NewsMedia Bites 1 June: Heinz, Caffè Nero, Ocado, Nestlé, Deliveroo
Heinz tomato ketchup will be made in Britain again after its owner announced plans for a £140m upgrade of a site on the outskirts of Wigan.
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NewsRisk Capital kicks off third Gail’s sale process
Bread Holdings, the premium bakery group behind the Gail’s chain, has kicked off a process to find a new buyer as it emerges from the challenges of the pandemic
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NewsFood & drink M&A activity ‘back with a vengeance’ in 2021
Deal activity has roared back “with a vengeance” during 2021 as big fmcg players added in-demand plant-based and DTC brands to their portfolio.
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NewsMedia Bites 27 May: M&S, Tesco, C&C Group, Unilever
The papers go big on their coverage of the M&S annual results.
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NewsGrubby raises £800k to expand plant-based recipe kit offering
Founded by Martin Holden-White last year, Grubby is poised to take advantage of growing demand for meal kits, food delivery and plant-based.
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NewsThatchers defies Covid gloom with strong growth in supermarkets
Revenues increased 22% to £130m in the year ended 31 August 2021 despite the challenges of pubs going into lockdown, newly filed accounts at Companies House showed.
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NewsSeaweed & Co adds advisor to Walgreen Boots COO to its board in equity sale
Mario Patrocollo also took “a small, initial equity stake”, along with future options, in the company.
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NewsCity Snapshot: M&S swings to loss of more than £200m as Covid takes its toll
M&S has sank into the red as revenues fell almost 12% to below £9bn in a year heavily disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, Pepco shares jump more than 9% on stock market debut; cider maker C&C Group tumbles to a loss as lockdowns decimate revenues; and Finsbury Food Group lifts profits expectations.
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NewsWilko sales drop £107m as Covid-cautious shoppers stay away from high street
Sales fell 7.3% to £1.4bn in the year ended 30 January 2021, with like-for-like figures down 7.7%, according to the accounts
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NewsMedia Bites 25 May: Weetabix, Hilton Food Group, hospitality
Unions are warning there could be a Weetabix shortage this summer if a “fire and rehire” row leads to strikes.
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NewsBug flies past £300k crowdfunding target to launch insect recipe kits
Founded in 2018 by Leo Taylor and Aaron Thomas, Bug has ambitions to become the UK’s “go-to” brand for edible insects as it launches a range of recipe kits and insect packs.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Demand remains strong for Tesco supplier Hilton
Mixed protein supplier Hilton Food Group has made “a strong start” to the year as momentum driven by pandemic tailwinds continued across its global markets. Plus, Kitwave starts trading on the London Stock Exchange following IPO.
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NewsOatly emphasises UK as it launches $10bn IPO
Plant-based brand Oatly has emphasised the importance of the UK market to its future growth as launched its $10bn New York IPO yesterday
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NewsMedia Bites 20 May: Pubs, Premier Foods, Just Eat Takeaway
The papers put pubs in the spotlight after big losses yesterday for Mitchells & Butlers and Marston’s as Covid restrictions continue to take a toll.
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NewsReal Handful secures funding boost as savoury range launches at mults
Healthy snack brand Real Handful has secured a six-figure follow-on funding package to support a host of new listings for its expanded product range of savoury nuts and trail mixes.
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NewsVirtue Drinks raises £1.1m to fuel further growth
Natural energy drink brand Virtue Drinks has closed a £1.1m funding round to support ongoing growth and expansion in the UK and overseas.
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NewsCharlie Bigham’s propelled to record year thanks to Covid-fuelled demand
Revenues and profits at Charlie Bigham’s have soared during lockdown as shoppers turned to its posh ready meals to add some variety to dinnertime.
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NewsCity Snapshot: “Outstanding” year for Premier Foods as shoppers flock to its brands
Premier Foods has revealed an “outstanding” year of growth as the pandemic significantly elevated demand for its household brands. Plus, Marston’s falls to big first-half loss as lockdown smashes sales; Chapel Down appoints former Booker chairman to its board; and Russian retail Lenta acquires Moscow rival.