All articles by Guy Montague-Jones – Page 2
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NewsWaitrose sales struggle to match 2013's golden summer
Waitrose has experienced a dramatic sales slowdown this summer, according to its publicly released figures…
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Analysis & FeaturesDeal volumes and valuations back on the up
The economic recovery has yet to translate into higher grocery sales – quite the opposite in fact – but it is having a positive impact on the M&A market.
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NewsGreggs one of biggest risers on FTSE thanks to strong first half
Trading improved significantly in the second half of last year…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat is the legacy of the economic downturn for food and drink?
The UK economy has at last outgrown the crisis. How did the recession change what shoppers buy?
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Analysis & FeaturesRapeseed oil prices driven down by good harvests
Rapeseed oil prices have tumbled thanks to good harvests at home and abroad…
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Analysis & FeaturesInsolvencies are falling, but for how long?
The number of food and drink companies having to call in the administrators is on the decrease, data from Grant Thornton shows.
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NewsAdministration numbers for food & drink firms falls sharply
Fewer food and drink firms are falling into administration despite the tumultuous grocery market conditions…
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NewsTim Walker appointed Burton's Biscuit Co planning director
Burton’s Biscuit Co has appointed Tim Walker as its new director of planning and procurement…
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NewsSugar deal scramble as prices tumble
Food manufacturers are eager to settle annual sugar contracts earlier than usual this year…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco may find lessons in Carrefour's recovery
French giant sold off international operations and simplified offer…
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Analysis & FeaturesUnilever feels the effects of local growth
Unilever pointed to macro-economic pressures in emerging markets, but data suggests local players are eating into the multinationals’ market share
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco shares rise on Clarke departure despite profit warning
Dishearteningly for Philip Clarke, Tesco shares rose on Monday after his departure was announced…
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Analysis & FeaturesCocoa butter production boost leaves an excess of powder
Cocoa butter prices have been riding high because of growing demand for chocolate, particularly in Asia…
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NewsVimto maker Nichols reports half-year profit boost
Vimto brand owner Nichols has reported a double-digit increase in half-year profits – boosted by strong UK sales.
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NewsBritvic raises profit forecast as fizzy drinks sparkle
Britvic has raised its profit forecast for the full year after enjoying strong fizzy drink sales in the third quarter.
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NewsOver 200 jobs at risk as Hovis plans Leicester bakery closure
Hovis is planning to close its bakery in Leicester with the loss of more than 200 jobs, The Grocer has learned.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco is a brand in need of an identity
The immediate jump in Tesco’s share price after the axe fell on Philip Clarke this morning seemed almost cruel.
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NewsFood & drink companies lead the way on working capital
The 20 biggest global consumer products companies improved their working capital positions dramatically in 2013…
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NewsBumper wheat crop set to turn UK into net exporter
As the UK wheat harvest kicks into gear, the outlook is for a bumper crop…
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NewsWaitrose hikes online minimum spend for free delivery by £10
Waitrose has defended its decision to increase the minimum online spend shoppers have to make to qualify for free delivery…