All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 2
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NewsGood Culture strikes $500m deal to cash in on cottage cheese craze
The deal follows years of rapid growth for the Texas-based clean-label cultured dairy business and positions it to accelerate expansion across the US
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NewsSainsbury’s gains market share in bumper Christmas
Sainsbury’s won over more shoppers this festive period, winning market share for its sixth consecutive Christmas
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NewsBiotiful revenues soar ahead of Müller deal
In the 12 months to 31 March 2025, revenues hit £46.8m, with the business doubling in size in just the past two financial years
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NewsSamworth Brothers shakes up executive board for 2026
It comes amid a raft of new appointments to the group’s executive board in the new year
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NewsGreggs Christmas sales up 2.9% but outlook remains subdued
Greggs’ sales in the three months to 27 December increased by 7.4% with like-for-like growth of 2.9% – an improvement on the 1.5% reported in the third quarter
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NewsTesco hits decade-high market share thanks to strong Christmas
Sales at the supermarket improved by 3.2% in the UK over the six weeks to 3 January, with the group growing at a slower pace of 2.4% as a 2.1% decline at Booker dragged down the overall figure
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NewsYeo Valley sales surge on yoghurt demand but margins squeezed
CEO Rob Sexton told The Grocer the investments in automation and production capacity would now support future economies of scale and further growth
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NewsGrowUp creditors owed £120m in vertical farming administration
A new report prepared by insolvency practitioners also revealed the price paid by former CEO Marcus Whately and PE backers to buy the vertical farming site in Kent
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NewsCompleat Food Group sales pass £1bn for first time
Alongside organic growth, the performance was supported by a series of strategic acquisitions, including SK Foods and Zorba Foods and speciality food producer Harvey & Brockless in 2024
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NewsDalston’s raises £850k and hires new MD for growth push
Sorven Capital led the new round, and the funding will be used to expand distribution and support increased marketing and in-store activations
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NewsChristmas volumes under pressure despite highest ever supermarket sales
Supermarket sales in December hit a record £13.8bn but volumes declined as growth came in below grocery inflation, with hard-pressed shoppers leaning heavily on promotions in the run-up to Christmas
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NewsFood prices rise at a faster pace in December
Rising food prices led to a rise in overall retail inflation in December and pushed shoppers to seek out savings ahead of Christmas, new data out this morning has revealed
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NewsGutsy Health secures £300k to boost mission to tackle gut health issues
Edinburgh-based Gutsy Health raised the money from Scottish angel investment syndicates Equity Gap and Apollo Informal Investments, and economic development agency Scottish Enterprise
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NewsPawd fetches £400k in seed round for dog supplements expansion
The London-based business plans to use the money to accelerate growth, expand brand awareness and help progress its mission to become the number one brand for treating anxiety in dogs
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NewsAldi beats Christmas records as shoppers flock to discounters
Sales at the chain increased 3% year on year to £1.7bn in the four weeks to Christmas Eve, with consumers spending £500m in the week leading up to Christmas, a rise of more than 5% versus the same period in 2024
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NewsLidl reveals record Christmas as shoppers seek out value
The discounter welcomed almost 51 million customers through its doors over Christmas, an 8% year-on-year rise
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Analysis & FeaturesWill 2026 be the year food & drink dealmaking comes back?
What do the dealmakers in the City think of the M&A prospects in food & drink for 2026?
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NewsGrowUp Farms rescued by former CEO in pre-pack administration deal
Marcus Whately, who ran the company for six years until November 2024, has acquired GrowUp Farms Ltd
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NewsM&S drinks supplier Hydrate Drinks rescued by directors following collapse
Formerly known as Happy Drinks before changing its name to Hydrate earlier this year, the business appointed insolvency firm Begbies Traynor as administrator on 1 December 2025
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NewsInnocent bounces back to black as volumes at the ‘Blender’ factory ramp up
The latest accounts signalled an end to a turbulent run at the Coca-Cola-owned juice brand