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NewsCity snapshot: Consumer confidence edges upwards ahead of Christmas
Consumer confidence rose again in December as lowering inflation underpins more confidence in the UK’s economic prospects for 2024
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NewsWillicroft raising funds to launch fermented plant-based butter
Dutch vegan cheese maker Willicroft is aiming to raise €350k from the crowd
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NewsMedia Bites 15 December: interest rates, Christmas dinner, Campari
The Bank of England kept rates steady at 5.25% on Thursday as governor Andrew Bailey warned there was “still some way to go” before inflation hit its target.
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NewsCity Snapshot: SSP Group increases global footprint with Canada acquisition
SSP Group has announced a further expansion in its geographic reach with a deal to acquire a Canadian food airport operator and will also open further units in Saudi Arabia
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NewsMedia Bites 14 December: Apprentice levy, Berry Bros, Diageo
Britain’s biggest supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda and Morrisons, are calling on the government to reform the apprenticeship levy to address “critical and persistent” labour shortages.
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NewsDeliciously Ella buys Milton Keynes factory out of administration
The 15,000 sq ft site, formerly owned by Green Way Foods, has been one of the brand’s core suppliers since it launched in 2016
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NewsBoots owner explores potential London IPO
The US owner of Boots is once again exploring options to sell off the UK pharmacy chain, including the possibility of a flotation on the London Stock Exchange
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NewsBacardi adds Teeling Whiskey to UK portfolio after upping ownership stake
The Patrón Tequila owner will take on distribution of Teeling in markets including the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria
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NewsCity snapshot: Distribution group NWF sees first half slowdown as commodity prices ease
Food, feed and fuel specialist distributor NWF Group is on target to hit full year expectations despite a “more challenging” first half as pricing eased
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NewsMedia Bites 13 December: Boots, Unilever, Sainsbury’s
Walgreens Boots Alliance is reviving discussions on a potential exit from its UK pharmacy chain Boots nearly 18 months after a sale process was scrapped
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NewsNewlat confirms Princes talks as process reaches ‘advanced’ stage
Italian food group Newlat has confirmed it is one of the parties vying to acquire canned food giant Princes
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NewsCity snapshot: UK shoppers save now to spend £5bn on food during Christmas week
Grocery sales growth slowed in November as shoppers delayed spending on food and drink to take advantage of seasonal promotions during Christmas week. Plus, the CMA opens a probe into Unilever around claims of “greenwashing” and Pepco posts record sales but profits fall back
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NewsMedia Bites 12 December: VBites, Unilever, British American Tobacco
Heather Mills’s vegan food business, VBites, has collapsed into administration after failing to secure fresh funding
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NewsHeather Mills’ vegan empire VBites calls in administrators
VBites, the vegan meat and cheese producer created by Heather Mills, has called in administrators after failing to attract new funding amid cost pressures
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NewsCity snapshot: Whisky and gin drives 13% rise in UK drinks exports
UK drinks exports grew 13% last year to £9.4bn as international demand for UK spirits boosted global sales
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NewsMedia Bites 11 December: Loyalty cards, Asda, Princes
Tesco and Sainsbury’s are making an estimated £300m a year from selling information about their customers
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NewsAssisi Group buys Burns Pet Nutrition following PE investment
Assisi Pet Care Group has made its first acquisition since receiving US private equity investment earlier this year
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NewsHair loss specialist Sons raises €6.75m to drive European growth
Irish men’s healthcare brand Sons has secured investment worth €6.75m to grow the reach of its male hair loss products.
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NewsCity snapshot: Black Friday fails to rally UK shoppers amid bleak November
Top story Significant discounts in the run up to Black Friday failed to rally UK shoppers, resulting in another disappointing month for retailers, according to figures from accountancy firm BDO. According to BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like sales in November fell by 0.3% compared to ...
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NewsMedia Bites 8 December: Chapel Down, McDonald’s, Leon
England’s largest winemaker made a sparkling debut on London’s junior exchange yesterday as part of its plan to double the size of its business in three years