Finance news – Page 9
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NewsPri Bakes founder exits HFSS-compliant snacking brand
Priyanka Savjani founded the business in 2020 as an oat-based better-for-you snacking brand positioned for the non-HFSS market
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NewsWH Smith buyer seeks help for TG Jones as fears mount for stores
It is understood Modella Capital has called on advisers to come up with a plan to restructure the TG Jones business
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NewsAI pioneer Zest seeks £1m for mission against food waste
AI-powered food waste pioneer Zest has opened a £1m fundraiser to develop its boutique model into a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business
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NewsFuture Château raises six-figure funding for mid-strength wine growth
The £700k in pre-seed funding will back the launch of its second vintage this spring, alongside further product innovation and a brand refresh
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NewsBrewDog shuts bars ahead of sale completion
Brewers including C&C and Royal Unibrew are believed to be frontrunners to acquire the Scottish beer company
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NewsNc’nean seals £2.5m to fuel organic whisky growth
The brand has delivered ‘compelling growth’ across key export markets
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NewsMicroSalt hits milestone as industry pushes to reduce sodium
It reflected a continued increase in commercial and market momentum for MicroSalt’s low-sodium products, the group said this morning
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NewsMackie’s of Scotland hits fastest growth in its history after distribution wins
Mackie’s won distribution gains among retailer customers in Scotland, England and Wales and gained new customers through its ‘Full Cream Ahead’ marketing campaign
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NewsDanish brewer Royal Unibrew ‘interested in acquiring’ BrewDog
Royal Unibrew Group, listed on the Danish stock exchange Nasdaq Copenhagen, was one of several parties interested in BrewDog, Sky News reported
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NewsIce cream maker Glacier banks £349m to pursue acquisitions
Europe’s largest own-label ice cream maker has banked a €400m (£349m) war chest to back its acquisition strategy and cement its position in the UK market.
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NewsConsumer confidence drops again as worries over job security set in
Consumer confidence has dropped again, wiping out modest improvements seen in December and January as shoppers worry about their personal finances and widespread job losses
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NewsKitwave shareholders approve acquisition by US private equity-backed Kite Bidco
At the court meeting today (26 February), 71.79% of shareholders voted in favour of the deal
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NewsBirds Eye owner Nomad Foods eyes tough 2026 as revenues fall
The new boss of Nomad Foods has warned the company has ‘work to do’ to turn around its fortunes, as revenue slipped 2.2% to €3bn (£2.6bn)
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NewsDiageo shares crash as Dave Lewis kitchen sinks bad news
Investors in Diageo rushed for the exit as the scale of the challenge facing Dave Lewis was laid bare following the new CEO’s maiden set of results
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NewsTim Steiner: Ocado ‘not blameless’ in CFC closures of major partners
Tim Steiner said ‘we have learnt important lessons’ as the company prepares to re-enter international markets as exclusivity agreements come to an end
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NewsVital Drinks scores £1m to back Harry Kane push ahead of World Cup
The functional drinks challenger will use the money to support further retail expansion after winning listings in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Ocado, as well as expanding into foodservice through Brakes
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NewsAlbert Bartlett reports ‘satisfactory’ year despite challenging market
Turnover for the potato supplier increased by 7.8% to £338.2m. Meanwhile, operating profit rose by 15.3% to £17.4m in the year to 31 May 2025, according to its latest accounts at Companies House
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NewsHeineken appoints new technology boss to lead AI transformation
Heineken is looking to put AI at the forefront of its efforts to slim down its workforce and drive efficiency
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NewsOcado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting restructure
Under the restructure, 1,000 jobs will be lost as Ocado fold its commercial brands Ocado Solutions and Ocado Intelligent Automation into a single entity
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NewsKeurig Dr Pepper sales soar ahead of JDE Peet’s deal
The company’s growth largely came from the company’s US refreshment beverages division, where Ghost – acquired in late 2024 – contributed strongly to a 9% leap in volumes