All Finance articles – Page 243
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NewsMedia Bites 18 Feb: Danone, Total Produce/Dole Foods, British American Tobacco
A large shareholder in French consumer goods group Danone has urged its directors to oust chairman and chief executive Emmanuel Faber, halt a planned group reorganisation that he has championed, and sell underperforming brands that account for 15% of revenue.
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NewsOhso Chocolate sells 75% stake in sweet investment deal
Under the umbrella of S-Ventures, Ohso will look to develop the product range, continue to grow its existing product lines and consider partnering opportunities with other major brands to use its technology.
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NewsNomad Foods reveals strong finish to 2020 as frozen gets Covid boost
In a trading update issued ahead of its annual results next week, the Birds Eye owner revealed organic revenues jumped by 9.5% in the final three months of 2020 as the Uk entered lockdown once more.
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NewsDeliveroo to expand grocery delivery service into 125 towns this year
The Grocer understands the increased availability will come from existing supermarket partners
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NewsCraft beer startup Shandy Shack raises six-figure investment
The £160k in funding, raised from three angel investors, will help Shandy Shack expand its retail distribution, develop the range and scale up marketing.
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NewsMedia Bites 17 Feb: Lloyds Pharmacy, Virgin Wines, Iceland
The owner of Lloyds Pharmacy is exploring a £400m sale of the business
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NewsCity snapshot: Total Produce and Dole to float on US stock market
Fruit and veg supplier Total Produce has agreed to combine with Dole Food Company to created the largest fresh producer in the world with revenues of almost $10bn. Plus, profits jump at BAT despite Covid disruption; Nestlé sells North American water brands for $4.3bn; Imperial Brands appoints a CFO; Ahold Delhaize 2020 sales soar thanks to pandemic; and Ohso Chocolate acquired by VC firm.
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NewsLucky Saint secures £3.5m investment following year of strong growth
Lucky Saint will use the funds to increase brand awareness and drive trial within retail, as well as investing in people and marketing
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NewsRedefine Meat raises $29m to bring 3D printed meat to market
The series A funding round will see the Israeli company’s products launch in Europe, followed by Asia and North America
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NewsVirgin Wines announces £100m London float
The fast-growing wine importer and distributor expects its shares to be admitted to London Stock Exchange’s AIM on or around 2 March
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NewsCity snapshot: Kerry reports ‘strong recovery’ as year-end sales return to growth
Irish food and nutrition supplier Kerry Group has posted a 4% drop in annual sales in 2020, which it said representing a ‘strong recovery’ since April with improvements in its taste & nutrition and consumer foods divisions.
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NewsMedia Bites 16 Feb: Virgin Wines, Coke, Mitchells & Butler
Home delivery wine retailer Virgin Wines has announced plans to list on the stock market next month after enjoying booming demand amid the pandemic.
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NewsJJ Foodservice bucks wholesale trend with sales increase in 2020
Wholesaler put the success down to its ability to diversify its offer at the beginning of the first UK-wide lockdown
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NewsUbamarket readies mass rollout of hospitality app following £3m raise
Company has hired four members of staff to focus on integrating it’s scan and go app with more retailer point-of-sale systems
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NewsCity snapshot: Coca-Cola European Partners sweetens offer for Coke bottler Amatil
Coca-Cola European Partners has sweetened its offer for Asia-Pacific Coke bottle Coca-Cola Amatil to reflect an improvement in global trading conditions. Plus, Kerry Group reveals plans to buy Spanish biotech firm, Jim McCarthy steps down as Wynnstay chairman and Ultimate Products acquires German kitchen electrical brand Petra.
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NewsMedia Bites 15 Feb: Deliveroo, Brexit exports, Patisserie Valerie
Deliveroo is continuing its march into groceries with a major expansion of services across the UK
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NewsOcado’s booming retail sales received short shrift from the City
Where are the customers?” asked one broker as Ocado’s booming retail sales failed to impress investors
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NewsLotus plots global growth drive for UK brands with new international division
Nakd and Bear owner Lotus Bakeries is to set up a dedicated international hub for its UK brands make a concerted push to grow their global distribution.
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NewsCity snapshot: Symington’s hires advisors as it eyes £100m sale
The private equity owners of Leeds-based food group Symington’s have hired bankers to explore sales options. Plus, Kraft Heinz sells nuts business to Hormel Foods for $3.4bn, PepsiCo boosted by at home snack consumption and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsMedia Bites 12 Feb: Kraft Heinz/Planters, Asda, Marston’s
Kraft Heinz has agreed to sell its Planters peanuts and snacks business to Hormel Foods for $3.35bn as it seeks to shore up its balance sheet and boost growth