All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 79
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Nurture Brands close to landing £2.5m funds to push expansion
Plant-based group Nuture Brands is closing in on a £2.5m crowdfunding target to fuel international expansion across North America and Asian markets.
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Sales fizz higher at Coke and Pepsi on strong demand and price hikes
Soft drinks giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have enjoyed double-digit sales growth in the final quarter of 2021 on the back of price increases and continued demand as consumers return to pre-pandemic habits out of the home.
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Media Bites 10 February: Amazon, Colgate, Unilever, GSK
The papers focus on Amazon finally falling under the code of conduct set by the Groceries Code Adjudicator.
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Little Moons deal to value TikTok sensation at more than £100m
Investment bank Houlihan Lokey is running the process for the business, with a deal expected to close within the next four weeks. At least five PE houses are involved in the second round of the auction.
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City Snapshot: PZ Cussons remains positive despite sales decline and cost pressures
Revenues have fallen back at hygiene and personal care group PZ Cussons as demand for its Carex hand sanitiser brand softened from heights experienced during earlier stages of the pandemic. Plus, Tate & Lyle appoints new CFO.
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Media Bites 8 February: Inflation, Asda, Unilever, Pets at Home
A number of different stories in today’s papers examine the impact of inflation on consumers, supermarkets and suppliers.
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CMA opens investigation into Cérélia acquisition of General Mills dough business
The UK deals watchdog has opened an investigation into the acquisition of General Mills’ European dough business, which includes the Jus-Rol brand, by French bakery giant Cérélia.
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City Snapshot: Pets at Home hires former Morrisons non-exec as new CEO
Pets at Home has appointed former Morrisons non-exec Lyssa McGowan as group CEO to replace the outgoing Peter Pritchard. Plus, THG shares continue to rise on PE takeover speculation.
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Ella’s Kitchen sales rise throughout and in wake of pandemic
Revenues at the brand rose 1.6% to £72.7m in the year ended 30 June 2021.
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Cheeky Panda seeks £3m from crowd ahead of IPO
The company, which makes toilet paper, kitchen roll, tissues and baby wipes from bamboo, will publicly launch its latest round on Seedrs on 14 February.
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Former Camden boss Keary is made MD at home brewer Pinter
The appointment marks Keary’s return to the beer market after leaving Camden in early 2021
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Media Bites 4 February: Inflation, Cranswick, Waitrose, Compass, Amazon
The Bank of England has intensified the squeeze on household finances with its first back-to-back interest rate rise since 2004 as the central bank forecast inflation will increase to 7.25% in April.
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Media Bites 3 February: KP Snacks, Nestlé, Tesco, Pret a Manger
KP Snacks has warned there may be a shortage of some of its popular crisps and nuts following a ransomware attack and Nestlé confirms closure of factory near Newcastle.
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City Snapshot: Food price inflation continues to surge in January
Surging food prices have contributed to annual inflation in the retail sector almost doubling in January, according to the latest industry data.
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Media Bites 1 February: Jack’s/Tesco, CO2, Co-op, Diageo
News of a major shake-up at Tesco makes the headlines this morning.
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Food & drink M&A enjoys bumper year in 2021 but inflation could hamper 2022
Deal activity in the UK hit the highest levels recorded for more than a decade in 2021. However, inflationary headwinds look set to hamper dealmaking this year
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City Snapshot: Cranswick enters petcare market with Grove Pet Foods acquisition
Cranswick has expanded its reach into the petcare category with the acquisition of UK pet food maker Grove Pet Foods.
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CMA launches probe into Boparan’s acquisition of Banham Poultry
Regulators have kicked off an investigation into Ranjit Boparan’s acquisition of Banham Poultry
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Heura sales soar as it expands consumer reach across the globe
Plant-based brand Heura has more than doubled revenues as its growing range reached more consumers across the world
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Inflationary pressure set to lead to an increase in restructuring activity in 2022, warns EY
Supply chain disruption and soaring inflation hit the retail and food & drink industries particularly hard in the latter part of 2021