Finance news – Page 7
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NewsBarry M rescued from administration in £1.4m Warpaint London deal
The deal will see the closure of Barry M’s London factory and put about 100 jobs at risk
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NewsOne in five Scottish distilleries ‘in distress’ amid global whisky crisis
The number of Scottish distilleries in distress leapt by 40.8% (from 49 to 69) in last three months of 2025
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NewsYF revamps member community in bid to improve challenger brand profitability
Research by the consultancy revealed just 5% of challenger brands were currently profitable, despite a surge in interest from supermarkets in the category
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NewsInnis & Gunn cuts losses despite ‘persistently difficult’ market
The business managed to ‘strengthen its underlying resilience’ and improve profitability for a second year running
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NewsCoca-Cola HBC boasts strong growth for fifth year in a row
The group singled out its energy portfolio as a standout performer in the year as volumes shot up 28.3%
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NewsJanuary brings boost to UK retail sales
In food & drink, shopper confidence was ‘muted’ amid concerns about inflation
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NewsSurging RTD volumes help Au Vodka sales pass £80m mark
Turnover at the Swansea-based supplier grew by 27.3% to £82.8m in the year to the end of April 2025
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NewsGreencore’s Hatfield site to be picketed after union snub
The two-week protest action has come after Greencore bypassed workers to unilaterally declare there was not sufficient interest in unionisation on site, according to the BFAWU
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NewsUS wine giant Gallo swoops for Four Roses bourbon maker in $775m deal
Gallo has been seeking to diversify its business amid a slowdown in wine consumption
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NewsPepsiCo shares rally on plans for price cuts on US brands
PepsiCo’s promise to slash prices on its salty snacks has kept investors sweet.
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NewsFormer Dragons’ Den darlings open £500k raise for JD’s Hot Honey
JD’s Hot Honey, a startup founded by former Dragons’ Den stars, has opened a £500k fundraise to launch the sweet and spicy sauce into supermarkets
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NewsWynnstay Group makes progress under transformation plan
Agricultural supplies group Wynnstay has hailed a year of significant progress as a transformation plan delivered improved underlying profitability
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NewsKaoba secures first fundraise to back expansion of cacao-based drink
Sparkling soda startup Kaoba has raised £500k to help it scale in 2026
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NewsDanone recalls Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula over toxin fears
Cereulide can lead to nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps
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NewsFerrero holds growth steady, hitting €19bn in sales
Italian treats giant Ferrero Group has kept up expansion, growing sales 4.6% to €19.3bn (£16.8bn) in the year to 31 August 2025
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NewsFlavour Bombs and My Skin Feels impress on Dragons’ Den
Flavour Bombs walked away from the den with £50k from Peter Jones in return for a 25% stake, while skincare brand My Skin Feels secured a joint £50k from Deborah Meaden and Gary Neville for 20% of the business
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NewsClipper Teas and Kallø owner Ecotone hits €700m in turnover
Organic foods conglomerate Ecotone has hit a €700m (£604m) turnover milestone, thanks to strong consumer appetite for natural ingredients
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NewsC&C Group appoints new CFO
He will replace outgoing CFO Andrew Andrea, who will start at pizza chain Domino’s on 16 March
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NewsGood Guys Bakehouse adds fmcg veteran to board in six-figure funding round
Former St Pierre Groupe CEO David Wagstaff joined as non-executive director after taking part in the latest investment round
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NewsKeystone Brewing creditors owed £15m prior to pre-pack sale
Keystone was sold last month to Saltaire Brewing for £4.1m