All articles by Guy Montague-Jones – Page 10
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NewsMorrisons tells suppliers 'we won't bury head in the sand'
Morrisons has promised suppliers it will be the “growth ticket of the industry” this year…
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NewsNestlé chalks up growth of 5.2% in fourth quarter
Nestlé has reported a strong end to the financial year after a series of disappointing quarters.
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NewsMorrisons shares rise on buyout speculation
Morrisons shares jumped 5% in early trading today on reports that the founding family has been sounding out private equity firms on the possibility of taking the supermarket private.
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NewsNestlé slims down stake in L’Oréal
Nestlé has sold off an 8% stake in French cosmetics giant L’Oréal for €6.5bn (£5.4bn).
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Category ReportIs the Fairtrade party over?
Fairtrade sales look buoyant but growth has slowed and the mark is struggling to compete with rival schemes…
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Category ReportFocus on Fairtrade
It is the 20th anniversary of Fairtrade this year and at first glance, there appears to be plenty to celebrate…
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NewsPark Cakes wins M&S cake contract from Avana Bakeries
Marks & Spencer has ended its cake contract with 2 Sisters Food Group-owned Avana Bakeries and given the business to Park Cakes, as part of a strategic review of its supplier base.
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Grocer 33Waitrose Southend
We have a very strong team with a good mix of experienced and new people…
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NewsOutgoing Gissing sells £15m worth of Ocado shares
Ocado co-founder Jason Gissing sold a £15m stake in the online grocer on the day he announced his decision to leave the company.
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NewsTacon warns retailers over ‘forensic’ auditing of suppliers
The Adjudicator has asked retailers how they plan to crack down on “no win, no fee”-style auditors going back up to six years to find reasons why suppliers owe them money.
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NewsWarburtons is not London’s biggest baker, ASA rules
Warburtons ads claiming it to be London’s biggest baker have been banned after its main rivals Premier Foods and Allied Bakeries complained.
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Comment & OpinionOcado: Jam tomorrow
So after 14 years and a lot of ups and downs, Ocado still hasn’t turned a profit. But dig deeper and there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic…
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NewsOcado co-founder Gissing retires as turnover grows 15.2%
Ocado co-founder and commercial director Jason Gissing has announced his retirement, as the online grocer reported another full-year pre-tax loss.
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NewsPolice launch crackdown on 'fake retailer' fraudsters
The police are stepping up efforts to fight fraud involving criminals impersonating large UK food retailers…
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NewsWaitrose replaces self-service tills at Oakgrove store
In a recently opened Waitrose store self-service tills been replaced by manned tills…
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NewsThorntons launches premium chocolate range at its own stores
Thorntons is going after “discerning chocolate lovers” with a new premium range exclusively for its own stores…
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Analysis & FeaturesSouth Africa's sugar cane duty push will benefit British Sugar
British Sugar would be the biggest winner if South Africa gains duty-free access to the EU sugar market…
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NewsSutherland denies clash with ‘fantastic’ Steve Murrells
Euan Sutherland is ‘astounded’ by rumours of clash with ‘fantastic’ Murrells and confirms Richard Pennycook as The Co-op’s permanent group FD.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy the Hovis deal marks a new era of opportunity at Premier
As Premier hives off Hovis, we look at what this means for both businesses – and the man in charge for 12 months…
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NewsJohn Lewis attacks pension deficit with scheme shake-up
The John Lewis Partnership is considering major changes to its generous pension schemes to help eliminate a growing pension deficit.