All articles by Elena Cherubini – Page 11
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NewsPoundland owner delays retailer’s potential flotation amid coronavirus and CEO illness
Market volatility caused by the virus’ outbreak and the illness of the unit CEO Andy Bond were cited as reasons for the delay
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NewsFemcare startup Flo secures seven-figure investment to expand product range
The femcare challenger brand will use the cash raised to expand its product offering into sensitive bladder support and sexual wellness
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NewsPepsiCo agrees $3.85bn deal for energy drink maker Rockstar
The latest deal signals a move from the US soft drinks giant to step up its rivalry with Coke
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NewsEG Group buys largest KFC franchise operator in UK & Ireland
The company has also entered a binding agreement to acquire Australian healthy fast food chain Oliver’s Real Food
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NewsVeg producers struggle amid poor weather conditions and labour shortages
Growers struggled last year as sales were impacted by ‘extreme’ weather conditions and supply chain pressures
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NewsCity snapshot: Food and healthcare sales spike amid coronavirus fears
Sales of food and healthcare products have edged higher at the end of February, amid growing concerns around the global coronavirus outbreak
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NewsBetter Nature raises over £400k to take tempeh into the mainstream
The vegan startup will use the funds to accelerate NPD and for sales and marketing as it hopes to take tempeh into the mainstream
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NewsUK-based online CBD marketplace Alphagreen raises £500k
Alphagreen, Europe’s largest consumer marketplace for CBD products, will use the funds to support its expansion across European markets
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NewsAllplants closes ‘record’ £3.4m crowdfunding campaign
The plant-based DTC meal delivery company closed the UK’s largest-ever vegan crowdfunding round
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NewsBig Drop seeking £500k to push non-alcoholic craft brewing
Alcohol-free craft brewer Big Drop Brewing Co has kicked off a half-a-million pound fundraising drive to underpin its efforts to take the craft revolution to the growing no-alcohol market.
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NewsFiddes Payne reports sales drop of 23%
Sales at home baking and spices supplier Fiddes Payne plunged last year due to weakness in its core UK market.
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NewsNorth South Wines receives investment from German winery Reh Kendermann
Following the transaction, North South Wines will manage Reh’s UK business in the wholesale, convenience, discount, independent and on-trade channels
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NewsPukka Pies sales rise after ramped-up marketing activity
Several advertising and marketing campaigns run during the year have bared fruit, boosting the pie manufacturer’s sales almost 7%
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NewsDanone acquires majority stake in Harrogate Water
The transaction will see Harrogate join water brands Evian and Volvic under Danone’s portfolio
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NewsManiLife raises over £250k to fund NPD and new listings
The peanut butter brand has smashed its crowdfunding target in two days
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NewsVegan tea lattes brand MyTea is Mighty to kick off fundraise
The London-based startup will use the cash raised to switch to contract manufacturing and scale up operations
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NewsCity snapshot: ABF ‘well-stocked’ for Coronavirus outbreak
Associated British Foods has said it is closely monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak in China, though it does not expect any short-term impact.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 Feb: John Lewis, Motor Fuel Group, Mondelez
John Lewis new boss readies changes to restructuring programme, Mondelez trials vegan chocolate and Waitrose crowned best supermarket
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NewsCBD startup Cannaray targets multimillion IPO
The startup is chaired and co-founded by industry veteran Clive Sharpe
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NewsJLab incubator scheme on hold as part of JLP management restructure
John Lewis Partnership’s incubator scheme JLab has been put on hold as part of the group’s bringing together of its retail business and Waitrose chain under one management team