All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 184
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NewsBeam Suntory acquires Sipsmith Gin ahead of global push for London craft brand
The maker of Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark has “ambitious” export plans for the brand
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NewsMedia Bites 16 December: Tesco, Heineken, Nestle, Rivington Biscuits, Just Eat
The Serious Fraud Office has told Tesco former group commercial director Kevin Grace that he will not face charges in its probe over a £326m hole in the UK retailer’s accounts. Plus, Heineken strikes a £400m deal for pub group Punch Taverns and Nestlé loses its EU trademark battle.
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NewsCity snapshot: Leadsom in China rallying cry to UK food and drink suppliers
UK food and drinks suppliers should be doing more to trade with China as the UK gets set to begin the process of exiting the EU, Defra secretary has told an export forum this week.
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NewsSimple Simon pulled out of administration by DDC
The owner of Simple Simon Foods has reacquired the business out of administration
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Analysis & FeaturesBrexit and bad harvest hit oil prices
Much-needed growth has returned to the flagging oils category. But it’s largely been down to inflation
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Analysis & FeaturesPasta panned as rice and noodles rise
Carbohydrates have become collateral damage for supermarkets
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NewsPink Panther wafer supplier Rivington Biscuits fails as Brexit bites
The own-label biscuit supplier behind the Pink Panther branded wafers has collapsed, with the loss of 99 jobs
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NewsTasties of Chester owner PK Food Concepts invests in growth
Losses have widened at foodservice supplier PK Food Concepts despite a healthy jump in revenues as investment in future growth and start-up costs in new operations dragged on the bottom line.
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NewsMedia Bites 14 December: Inflation, Kantar, Asahi, M&S, Argos
Inflation in the UK economy is in focus in this morning’s papers as figures from the ONS and Kantar Worldpanel show higher prices are on the way. Plus, Asahi tightens grip on European beer market and M&S chairman Robert Swannell retires.
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NewsCity snapshot: US food & drink businesses weigh up UK future
Almost 45% of US food and drink firms with a base in the UK are considering moving elsewhere in the EU as a result of Brexit, according to a report by Gowling WLG.
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NewsTollblend added to Lesaffre mix
Baking mix supplier LFL Tollblend has been acquired by French multinational yeast producer Lesaffre for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsUltimate Products appoints former Poundland boss Jim McCarthy as chairman
Former Poundland CEO Jim McCarthy has been appointed by Ultimate Products as chairman to help lead the consumer products group through a £100m IPO.
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NewsMedia Bites 13 December: C-stores, Asahi, Ultimate Products
Britain’s corner shops have contributed towards a record £299m investment in improvements in c-stores over the past three months.
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket sales hurt by Black Friday and Christmas price war
A rush on electronic bargains on Black Friday and Christmas promotions lowering supermarket prices even further pushed the grocery sector back in decline last month, according to Nielsen
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NewsMedia Bites 9 December: Ocado, food prices, McDonald's, Morrisons, Aldi
Ocado’s shrinking basket size in Q4 gets plenty of attention this morning, as does the new tax arrangements of McDonald’s. Plus, an open letter signed by 300 food and drink industry bodies warns the government of the threat of rising prices.
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NewsBrexit cost hikes loom for Bart as its losses widen to £551k
Losses have widened at herb and spices brand Bart Ingredients despite another year of double-digit sales growth
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NewsCity snapshot: Fyffes snapped up by Sumitomo Corporation in €751m deal
Ireland-headquartered banana importer Fyffes has been snapped up by Asian global trading group Sumitomo Corporation for €751m (£635m)
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NewsChaucer Food Group to expand UK base after Nagatanien takeover
Chaucer Food Group is set to expand its Hull factory and HQ after its takeover by Nagatanien
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NewsOcado shares take hit from fourth-quarter sales fall
Ocado shares took a hit on Thursday as sales growth slowed and order sizes shrank in the fourth quarter
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InterviewsJames Lousada: the can-do caretaker of Conviviality's crown jewels
You would think James Lousada would want to steer clear of selling booze to the supermarkets…