All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 90
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NewsCity Snapshot: Treatt flags higher margin forecasts for H2 as momentum continues
Revenues at the group increased 9% to £66.3m in the first half to 31 March, driven by its expertise in citrus, its largest category, Treatt said in a trading update.
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NewsMedia Bites 11 April: Boots, inflation, Pret a Manger, Asda
The American owner of Boots risks losing billions after the one-time favourite to buy the chemist chain valued the retailer at a steep discount.
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NewsMedia Bites 8 April: Co-op, Morrisons, Ferrero
The new boss of the Co-operative Group is braced for further “shocks” after a tumultuous year during which profits were hit by disruption to its supply chain that coincided with a systems upgrade in its grocery business.
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NewsNeyba seeks £15m to expand grocery restaurant hybrid across London
Neighbourhood grocery and restaurant start-up Neyba is looking to raise £15m as part of an expansion plan.
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NewsMcColl’s shares surge 70% higher as c-store chain remains locked in talks with lenders
Embattled convenience store retailer McColl’s has said it knows of no reason for a sudden surge in its share price today.
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NewsMedia Bites 7 April: inflation, Kinder Surprise, Amazon
Chronic worker shortages in the food and farming sector as a result of Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic could push food prices even higher and lead to more food having to be imported, MPs have warned.
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NewsRemeo Gelato eyes expansion after securing fresh capital
As part of the raise, Remeo appointed Nando’s grocery CEO Georg Gruber as executive chairman of the board
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NewsWeetabix swoops for protein shakes player UFit
Weetabix has boosted its presence in the dairy drinks category with the acquisition of RTD protein shakes player UFit
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NewsCity snapshot: Revenues soar as Hilton Food Group diversifies further
Meat and fish supplier Hilton Food Group has reported a surge in revenues and profits as it extended its reach across protein categories around the world. Plus, trading updates for Imperial Brands and Distil.
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NewsShicken owner secures new funds to expand plant-based Indian ready meals into the US
The group behind the Shicken range of plant-based Indian ready meals has scored further backing from specialist investment firm Veg Capital.
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NewsMedia Bites 5 April: Morrisons, inflation, Ferrero, M&S
The new owners of Morrisons have given the green light to plans to sell a £500m property portfolio, while the supermarket warns its profits are likely to take a significant hit this year as the cost of living crisis and disruption due to the war in Ukraine weigh on the grocery market.
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NewsCompleat Food Group hires former Burton’s Biscuits boss Nick Field as CEO
Field will join the Addo, Winterbotham Darby and Wrights Food Group owner as CEO in June
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NewsCity Snapshot: Consumer confidence plunges rapidly in face of soaring prices
Rampant inflation has sparked a record decline in consumer confidence, with the pent-up demand in discretionary spending disappearing as the cost of living soars, according to a new survey.
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NewsMatugga Distillery closes in on £300k crowdfunding goal
The business, run by married co-founders Jacine Rutasikwa and Paul Rutasikwa, is aiming to become a ‘cane to cask’ producer, with plans underway to develop a sugarcane plantation in Uganda.
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NewsKoRo closes €50m funding round to continue rapid growth across Europe
The business – started in Berlin in 2014 – sells a range of more than 1,000 SKUs across food categories and kitchen appliances direct to consumers.
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NewsCMA gives Boparan green light for Banham Poultry acquisition
After taking a closer look at the transaction and launching a phase 1 inquiry in January, the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) cleared the deal.
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NewsCheeky Panda smashes £1m crowdfunding target as it looks ahead to IPO
Eco household brand Cheeky Panda has welcomed thousands of new shareholders after closing its latest round of crowdfunding ahead of a planned IPO.
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NewsLittle Moons hires Mike Hedges as CEO after L Catterton invests
Hedges joins the business as CEO on 4 April to support further distribution expansion in the UK and overseas.
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NewsMedia Bites 25 March: Boots, Holland & Barrett, Ocado, Morrisons, McColl's
Apollo Global Management, the New York-based buyout giant, is lining up banks to fund a £6bn tilt to buy Boots, according to reports this morning.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 March: Spring statement, inflation, food poverty, Nestlé
Rishi Sunak’s spring statement dominates the headlines this morning as inflation continues to surge.