All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 58
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NewsMedia Bites 27 April: Reckitt Benckiser, CBI, John Lewis
The main business headlines this morning focus on Reckitt Benckiser appointing a new CEO, as well as the ongoing crisis at the CBI.
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Comment & OpinionThe future looks rosier at Planet Organic after surprise rescue by founder Renée Elliott
Suppliers – not to mention employees – will have breathed a sigh of relief yesterday as Planet Organic secured an unlikely rescue spearheaded by the chain’s founder Renée Elliott
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NewsCity snapshot: Reckitt Benckiser reveals new CEO as it beats Q1 expectations
Reckitt Benckiser has appointed a new CEO to take over from interim boss Nicandro Durante, while revealing a strong start to the year
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NewsPlanet Organic founder saves 10 stores with pre-pack deal
Sale follows weeks of intense talks with potential investors after Waitrose ended negotiations to take over the business
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NewsMedia Bites 25 April: Planet Organic, Lidl, Deliveroo, THG
A rescue deal for Planet Organic could be finalised today, according to headlines this morning
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NewsWaas Bakery calls in administrators following cost pressures
Interpath Advisory were appointed as administrator of Walls Bakery Ltd and Saltness Ltd, which traded as Waas Bakery, on 19 April
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket Income REIT snaps up Tesco store in £38m deal
Retail property investor Supermarket Income REIT has purchased a Tesco omnichannel supermarket in the Midlands for £38.3m. Plus, embattled THG appoint Sue Farr as senior independent director.
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NewsFarmison rescued from administration by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke
Collapsed online meat retailer Farmison has been bought out of administration by a consortium led by former Asda boss Andy Clarke.
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NewsTonic Health launches £500k crowd round for US push
Tonic Health is closing in on a £500k fundraising target as the natural supplements start-up returns to the crowd for follow-on investment
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NewsVegan fried chicken VFC secures £6m to boost growth
Plant-based investment firm Veg Capital led the latest seed round
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NewsFood and drink insolvencies soar as inflation takes toll
Insolvencies in food and drink manufacturing have soared in the past year as surging cost inflation and falling consumer spending squeezed firms
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NewsCity snapshot: Food prices race to 45-year high to keep UK inflation higher than hoped
Soaring food prices have contributed to a higher-than-expected inflation rate in March, according to the latest government figures. Plus, Heineken and Just Eat Takeaway report first quarter results, while Cake Box issues a full-year trading update.
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NewsMedia Bites 18 April: THG, inflation
The main headlines in this morning’s papers are reserved for THG following a speculative bid from a PE firm.
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NewsGreencore seeking CFO as Emma Hynes steps down
Hynes will leave the food-to-go specialist in May following the group’s half-year results, remaining with Greencore for a transition period to help her successor.
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NewsCity snapshot: Supreme upgrades expectations amid vaping boom
Vape manufacturer Supreme is set to report annual results that are “comfortably ahead” of market expectations thanks to booming sales and acquisitions
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NewsMedia Bites 13 April: Planet Organic, Tesco, British growers
Holland & Barrett is weighing a last-ditch rescue bid for Planet Organic, according to media reports this morning.
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NewsPerkier smashes new crowdfunding round
The snack bar brand plans to use the money to increase digital marketing and push trade marketing investment
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NewsGenius Foods secures refinancing to invest in factory
The business has raised funds to improve efficiency and production lines in its bakery based in Bathgate, Scotland
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NewsCity snapshot: Record first-half sales at Treatt as drinks volumes prove resilient
Ingredients manufacturer Treatt has reported a strong start to the year, registering record sales in the first half
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NewsFarmison collapses as rescue deal proves out of reach
Most of the 75 employees at the Yorkshire-headquartered company were made redundant on appointment of administrators as the business ceased trading





