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Dr. Schär moves into bread with acquisition of GDR Food Technology
The deal gives Dr. Schär its first UK production plant and represents its first step in the fresh bread sector in the country, where it is already one of leading gluten-free brands.
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Wild raises £5m to grow plastic-free personal care portfolio
JamJar Investments, the VC fund helmed by the founders of Innocent Drinks, led the latest round.
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Media Bites 18 February: Nestlé, Reckitt Benckiser, Ocado
The papers take a closer look at full-year results for Nestlé and Reckitt Benckiser.
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City snapshot: Retail sales rebound in January as Omicron fears ease
Retail sales rebounded sharply in January as concerns over the Omicron Covid variant and associated restrictions eased
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Brakes’ suffering turnover proves the pain of hospitality’s closure
The numbers cover the year to June 2020 and so include the period when the UK went into total lockdown at the beginning of the pandemic, though not the subsequent highs that came with the Eat Out To Help Out scheme
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GrowUp Farms secures £100m in funding for vertical farm in Kent
The investment will deliver a new low-carbon farm to bring fresher, longer-lasting salads to supermarket shelves year-round, the business said
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City snapshot: Nestlé posts strong growth but inflation hits margins
Nestlé has reported strong annual growth in 2021, driven by continued retail growth and a recovery in out of home, though profit margins were hit by cost inflation. Plus Ocado and Groupe Casino deepen partners and Reckitt’s margins hit by costs.
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Media Bites 17 February: Heineken, inflation, Kraft Heinz, M&S
Heineken’s chief executive has warned that “off the charts” cost inflation will further push up the price of a pint and said the risk of outright shortages was growing as brewers face persistent challenges delivering beer to pubs, restaurants and supermarkets.
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Kraft Heinz boosts sales with higher prices
Kraft Heinz is the latest fmcg giant to rely on price hikes to lift sales and protect margins against increased input costs
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City Snapshot: Inflation hits new 30-year high in January
Inflation hit a new 30-year high last month as prices continued to climb despite January sales. Plus, Heineken bounces back but warns prices rise could hit demand for beer; full-year results from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and Kerry Group; and Treatt appoints new CFO.
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Media Bites 16 Feb: Insolvencies, Brexit/Ireland, Cost of living
orporate insolvencies in England and Wales began to return last month to levels last seen before the pandemic as more businesses failed over debts
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Booze-free spirits brand Lyre’s brings in investment banker to ramp up growth
Non-alcoholic spirits giant Lyre has brought in an investment banking specialist to lead fundraising efforts and target M&A opportunities to boost its global growth
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Comment & Opinion
How did it all go so wrong for Farmdrop?
Farmdrop was a small business operating like a giant, and a Covid-driven rise in demand hiked costs, too
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Farmdrop report lifts lid on administration with suppliers and investors to lose millions
Farmdrop suppliers, lenders, staff and shareholders are set to lose out on millions of pounds as a result of the online grocer’s dramatic Christmas collapse
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City snapshot: Kerry Group agrees €137m deal for German biotech firm
Kerry Group has agreed a €137m deal to by German biotechnology company c-Lecta as it builds its presence in the food and nutrition technology space
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Media Bites 15 February: Petrol, Motor Fuel Group, Post Office
Petrol prices have hit record highs, putting further strain on families as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.
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Hoxton Spirits receives £1m investment from Optiva Securities
Hoxton Spirits has secured a seven-figure cash injection to fund its international expansion ambitions and grow its retail presence in the UK
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City snapshot: Ultimate Products says global supply chain issues are improving
Homeware and household brands owner Ultimate Products has posted double-digit first half growth and pointed to improvements with global supply chain issues
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Media Bites 14 Feb: Supermarket petrol, John Lewis/Waitrose, British American Tobacco
Supermarkets stand to rake in bumper petrol profits as the soaring price of oil threatens to exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis
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Paleo Ridge secures investment of £2m to back expansion plans
Raw dogfood specialist Paleo Ridge has secured a £2m investment from PE player Ashridge Capital to boost its rapid expansion plans