All articles by Elena Cherubini – Page 8
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NewsMedia Bites 21 April: Premier Foods, Insurance, Shopper habits
Premier Foods sales surge amid coronavirus outbreak, insurers start protection talks with the government, IRI figures show changing shopper habits
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Analysis & FeaturesGuide for SMEs: How to raise funding during the coronavirus crisis
So what options are there for small brands to successfully raise money? And what are the necessary steps to take?
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NewsCoronavirus: Gut health startup Bio&Me secures government loan
The brand secured funding a week within applying for it, despite widespread criticism of the scheme
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NewsCoronavirus: UK government announces £1.25bn package for ‘innovative firms’
The new scheme includes a £500m investment fund made up of cash from both the government and the private sector
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NewsCity snapshot: Premier Foods completes strategic review with pensions restructure
Premier Foods reaches “transformational” agreement with its pensions schemes, completing the strategic review announced over a year ago
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NewsCoronavirus: Plans for SME rescue package welcomed as CBILS scheme faces criticism
Food and drink industry experts have welcomed reports of a potential new equity-based rescue package for startups, but warned such a scheme was unlikely to be a silver bullet to solve the current funding crisis
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NewsCity snapshot: Industry welcomes potential new financial aid for startups
Food and drink industry experts have welcomed reports of a potential new equity-based rescue package for startups, but warned such a scheme was unlikely to be a silver bullet to solve the current funding crisis. Plus, ABF confirms eligibility to access funding under the Covid Corporate Financing Facility and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCoronavirus: Plant-based startup THIS sees supermarket sales double amid lockdown
This was despite many vegan and plant-based items being left on shelves
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NewsMedia Bites 16 April: Startups, Retail sales, furlough scheme
The government might be close to unveil a new rescue package for startups, retail sales plunge to the lowest recorded figure and companies worry the will have to front pay in furlough scheme
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales plummet as coronavirus crisis unfolds
UK retail sales have plunged sharply in March as the coronavirus crisis and resulting nationwide lockdown led to the worst drop on record. Plus, PZ Cussons warns of “significant” coronavirus impact as crisis boosts soap and hand wash sales but hits beauty division and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMeat wholesaler enters administration as coronavirus crisis bites
The coronavirus crisis proved the nail in the coffin for beleaguered Star Meats
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NewsMedia Bites 15 April: IMF, Small businesses, Coffee
The IMF warns of deep financial crisis, UK small businesses struggle to access support and coffee beans prices rise as consumers stockpile
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NewsGrowing challenger brands face stock wipe-outs and cashflow shortages
Startups experiencing strong sale increases due to the coronavirus outbreak have warned stock levels risk dropping because they were ‘unprepared’ for such sudden growth
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NewsCity snapshot: Treasury to increase loans available under government-backed scheme
The Chancellor is preparing to double the amount of interest-free cash available to larger companies hammered by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsRejuvenation Water seeks crowdfunded cash after loan rejection
The healthy soft drinks startup has turned to the crowd to see the brand through the coronavirus outbreak after being denied access to a government-backed loan.
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NewsYoung Foodies launches e-commerce site for startups and SMEs
‘Mighty Small’ will be dedicated entirely to independent brands
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NewsMedia Bites 9 Apr: Tesco, Morrisons/Deliveroo, AG Barr
Tesco pressed ahead with its dividend payment despite flack, Morrisons partners with Deliveroo for 30 minutes grocery delivery and AG Barr cancels dividend
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NewsNix & Kix completes six figure fundraise despite coronavirus uncertainty
The adult soft drinks brand has closed a six-figure funding round despite the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc in the market and slowing investment activity
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NewsMedia Bites 8 Apr: Supermarkets, Rationing, Tesco
Supermarkets have risen to the challenge of the coronavirus outbreak, Sainsbury’s to stop rationing as stock levels return to normal and Tesco urged by investors to pay out dividend
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Analysis & FeaturesGuide for SMEs: how to access government support during the coronavirus crisis
The government has announced a broad package of measures to support UK businesses through the coronavirus crisis. So what financial help can food and drink SMEs get? And what do they need to do?