All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 6
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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
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NewsSupplements challenger Heights valued at £60m in latest funding round
The latest round values the company at £57.8m, a significant jump from the £33m level hit during the previous £2m fundraising in 2024
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NewsApplied Nutrition shares bulk up on surprise growth upgrade
Shares in Applied Nutrition have jumped more than 10% today as the sports performance business upgraded growth expectations
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NewsBako Group buys Bako Western as expansion continues
It is the latest step in the expansion of Bako Group’s operations following the merger of its three regional trading divisions in Preston, Durham and Wimbledon
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NewsAB InBev agrees deal to acquire 85% stake in BeatBox
AB InBev has revealed plans for its US brewing arm to acquire a majority stake in BeatBox for a purchase price of up $490m (£368m)
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NewsOcado and Kroger agree $350m compensation payment
The decision reflected Kroger’s plan to close the three CFCs in Maryland, Wisconsin and Florida in January, as well its decision to no longer proceed with a new Ocado warehouse in North Carolina, one of the two planned CFCs due to go-live in 2026