All Finance articles – Page 348
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NewsCity snapshot: New CBD brand Cannaray targets IPO
A new CBD brand led by industry veteran Clive Sharpe is targeting a multimillion IPO to expand across Europe
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NewsWheat prices set to rise after wet weather delays crop drilling
Farmers in most areas of the UK had been unable to access their land since the autumn to plant this year’s crops, said the NFU
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NewsRising costs damage profits at CK Foodstores despite sales growth
CK opened two more stores during the year to take its estate to 28 sites across Wales
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NewsMore ‘unlawful’ supermarket land agreements bound to be uncovered, experts claim
The competition watchdog last week slammed Tesco over 23 land agreements restricting rivals from opening nearby
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NewsCity snapshot: McBride profits slump amid weak second quarter
Private label household goods manufacturer McBride has announced a slump in first half sale and profits after a weak second quarter amid “difficult” market conditions.
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NewsMedia Bites 20 Feb: Inflation, Morrisons, Arla
UK prices have risen at their fastest pace in six months, with rising fuel costs offsetting falls in furniture and food.
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NewsHealth & wellness segment continues to outperform wider food & drink sector
The category outgrew food & drink over the past six years and is now worth $700bn worldwide
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NewsMade in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews’ The Clean Liquor Company secures fundraising boost
Former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews launched the company in November
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NewsCity snapshot: Distil and British Honey Co form JV to launch new spirits products
AIM-listed drinks producer Distil has entered a joint venture with British Honey Company to produce a new range of branded botanical spirits.
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NewsMedia Bites 19 Feb: Asda/Walmart, Post-Brexit immigration, Business rates
Sales slipped at Asda in the final three months of last year after customers cut back on spending in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsAsda blames challenging market conditions for sales decline
Asda posted a 1.3% decline in like-for-like sales in the fourth quarter, as cash-strapped customers failed to provide the Christmas trading boost it had hoped for.
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NewsDTC cleaning products firm Dropps secures $16m to scale up
The eco-friendly firm will use the investment to keep up with growing demand for its subscription business
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NewsStartup incubator the Grocery Accelerator relaunches as Mission Ventures
The accelerator was set up in 2015 by a trio of industry leaders to support the growth of fmcg challenger brands
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NewsThe Tofoo Co hails record Veganuary turnover
The brand racked up sales of £1m last month, double its January 2019 turnover
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NewsCity snapshot: Kerry Group profits jump to €900m on growth and acquisitions
Irish food and ingredients giants Kerry Group has posted a double-digit rise in annual profits on the back of solid volume growth and the contribution of acquisitions.
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NewsMedia Bites 18 Feb: Consumer confidence, Amazon, Brexit
Household confidence has reached its highest level for 11 years in another sign that the economy has benefited from a post-election bounce.
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NewsBritvic agrees £400m ‘sustainability-linked’ credit facility
Britvic has agreed a “sustainability-linked” £400m credit facility, one of the first of its kind in the UK.
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NewsPreserve startup Rogue launches crowdfunding campaign to become ‘household brand’
The startup was due to hit Seedrs last October but after losing the backing of a lead investor was forced to delay the launch
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Comment & OpinionUnilever’s personal care review raises serious strategic questions
Established personal care brands such as Simple could be facing the axe
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NewsLogistics bosses welcome scrapping of Operation Brock lorry park project
Logistics bosses have welcomed the government’s decision to scrap plans for an off-road lorry park in Kent, originally intended to deal with post-Brexit border disruption. However, both transport companies and retail leaders are calling for urgent action to ensure the ports are ready for the end of ...