All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 29
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NewsMedia Bites 11 July: SSP, Wetherspoons, Body Shop
A good day for SSP and Wetherspoons chairman Tim Martin calling for chancellor Rachel Reeves to slash taxes make the papers today
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NewsCrowdfunding platform Seedrs rebrands as Republic Europe
Crowdfunding platform Seedrs has rebranded as Republic Europe following a takeover by a US-based financial technology firm
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NewsOSY Group scores further Innovate UK backing for shelf life extending tech
Food tech firm OSY Group has received a five-figure grant to accelerate growth for its flagship technology to increase the shelf life of fresh produce
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NewsFrench baker secures UK presence with takeover at Village Bakery
M&S bread supplier Village Bakery has been acquired by French family bakery group Menissez
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NewsHolland & Barrett transformation boosts revenues but drags on profitability
Holland & Barrett has boosted revenues by £81m as an ongoing transformation plan attracted more customers to its stores, but losses at the health and wellness retailer widened
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NewsJimJams raises £300k to target expansion in foodservice and out-of-home
Chocolate spreads challenger JimJams has secured six-figure backing to support the next stage of growth as it expands its reach into the foodservice channel
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NewsCity snapshot: SSP Group on track as reduced industrial action helps lift Q3 sales
The Upper Crust operator said in a trading update that it had started the second half of its financial year “well”, with positive momentum from the first six months continuing in Q3
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NewsMedia Bites 10 July: sugar tax, coffee prices, business confidence
The sugar tax led children’s sugar intake to fall by almost one teaspoon per day, according to a study picked up in today’s papers
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NewsMedia Bites 9 July: Britvic/Carlsberg, Asda, tea prices
An agreement between Carlsberg and Britvic on a £3.3bn takeover makes headlines in today’s papers
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NewsBoundless bags £1.5m investment to cement position in gut health snacking
Cathy Moseley founded the business in 2017, launching a range of ‘activated’ crisps, nuts and seeds aimed at improving gut health
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NewsCarlsberg to buy Britvic in £3.3bn deal
The deal will see Britvic shareholders receive a 36% premium for their shares
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NewsCity snapshot: Carlsberg agrees £3.3bn takeover offer with Britvic
Carlsberg has struck a deal to buy Britvic for £3.3bn as the soft drinks group agreed to a renewed higher offer from the Danish brewer. Plus, a Q3 trading update from Britvic and Ocado continues to expand its partnership with Japan’s Aeon
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NewsVillage Bakery set for imminent sale
A buyout at premium own-label bread maker Village Bakery is nearing a conclusion, with a European trade player set to announce a deal within days, The Grocer has learned
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NewsMedia Bites 4 July: General election, Tesco, Diageo
As Britain heads to the polls, the papers are dominated by the general election
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NewsBig Drop readies £450k crowdfunding round to fuel licence brewing model
Alcohol-free brewer Big Drop is getting ready to return to the crowd to support plans for further on-trade listings and to expand its licence brewing model internationally
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NewsThe Cheeky Panda plans for growth as it achieves profitability
Eco toilet paper challenger The Cheeky Panda has bounced back into the black and is in a “terrific position for growth” in 2024
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NewsLuna Daily secures funding from Unilever Ventures
The feminine hygiene brand has secured backing from Unilever’s venture capital arm to support an expansion of its product range
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s named Grocer of the Year at Gold Awards 2024
Sainsbury’s has taken home the prestigious Grocer of the Year prize at the Grocer Gold Awards 2024
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NewsHaribo boosts sales 24% as it wins record market share
Haribo has sweetened its top line as continued demand for its products pushed market share to a new record
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NewsMedia Bites 2 July: Boots, inflation, Amazon
Boots managing director Sebastian James insists his departure has nothing to do with the shelving of plans to float the business by its American owner