All Finance articles – Page 2
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NewsJoe & the Juice profits soar almost 500% as UK expansion ramps up
For the year to 31 December 2024, pre-tax profits jumped by 497.8% to £8.1m
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NewsMajestic Wine owner ‘considering sale’ of high street retailer
Fortress Investment Group acquired Majestic as part of a £95m carve-out from Naked Wines in 2019
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NewsFever-Tree profits hit by potential EPR levy impact
Fever-Tree made a £2.8m provision related to the EPR levy in case its legal challenge against the Environment Agency fails. The drinks group said it remained confident its on-trade 200ml bottles fell outside the scope of the scheme and should be exempt
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NewsFaux fromage leader Jay&Joy wins £1.7m investment for growth
Targeting international growth under the Jay&Joy brand, the group will also push for a ‘significant acceleration’ of its French brand Les Nouveaux Affineurs’ supermarket distribution
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Comment & OpinionWhy pricey Huel will be worth the money for new owner Danone
As well as being bang on-trend in terms of consumer demand for wellness, the acquisition is also in keeping with Danone’s focus on a health-led proposition
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NewsLe Duff takes ‘decisive step’ in bakery expansion plans
Le Duff’s bakery subsidiary Bridor will take on Panamar’s 2,600 employees and integrated production and distribution networks under the deal
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NewsMorrisons not in negotiations to sell Myton Food manufacturing arm
CEO Rami Baitiéh had reportedly entered discussions with an unnamed private equity firm over a deal to sell the business, which makes meat, seafood, horticulture, bakery and a number of other own-label products for its stores
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NewsThe Truffle Guys breezes past £150k crowdfunder goal
The company offers products including truffle oils, mayonnaise, pasta sauce, mustard, and truffle slices and dust
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NewsBrewDog had debts of over £500m before £33m pre-pack sale
Unsecured creditors in the UK were owed nearly £400m and set to receive a payout of less than one pence in the pound
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NewsDanone strikes agreement to acquire Huel
Danone said the acquisition would enhance its presence in functional nutrition and extend its portfolio into the fast-growing ‘complete nutrition’ space
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NewsApplied Nutrition warns of disruption from Iran war
The London-listed company said disruption to shipping routes and purchasing activities would likely lead to reduced volumes in the region affected
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NewsEnterprise Foods’ sudden collapse forces Co-op to step in with supplier support
The Scotland-headquartered group, which underwent a full rebrand as Localist – The Food Merchant in 2025, has appointed liquidators at Begbies Traynor to handle the winding-up of the company, which ceased trading on Wednesday.
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NewsDeliciously Ella’s double-digit growth boosts owner Hero Group
Hero has pursued better-for-you snacking as a pillar of future growth with multiple acquisitions
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NewsUnilever in talks with McCormick over food business mega-merger
Unilever said in a short statement to the London Stock Exchange this morning that it had received an inbound offer for its foods business and was in discussions with McCormick & Company
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NewsFood manufacturing costs outstripped CPI inflation in 2025
Data published this morning by the FDF showed production costs jumped 4.4% on average in 2025, compared with a 3.6% increase in the Consumer Price Index reported by the ONS
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NewsVirgin Wines boss confident of growth momentum
Virgin Wines CEO Jay Wright is bullish about the online wine retailer’s prospects despite the consumer environment showing no signs of improving so far in 2026
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Comment & OpinionUnilever wants out of food. But it’s a tricky road ahead
The direction of travel for Unilever towards homecare, beauty and personal care has only accelerated since former CFO Fernando Fernandez took the reins in early 2025
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NewsValeo buys Bulgarian biscuit business to push Europe growth
Valeo Foods has acquired heavyweight Bulgarian biscuitmaker Prestige-96, marking another milestone on the company’s mission to become Europe’s “sweet treats champion”
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NewsTonic Health early investors get return
Supplements challenger Tonic Health has completed a £250k secondary share sale to give early backers a return on their investment
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NewsSysco GB profits decline 38% but maintains ‘strong foundations for future growth’
Pre-tax profits fell 38.4% to £28.1m in the year to 29 June 2025