All articles by Harry Holmes
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NewsKraft Heinz raises outlook as turnaround plan bears fruit
The company’s revenue remains in decline, with sales down 1.4% last quarter
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NewsPizza maker Stateside Foods sees profits sliced by energy costs
Stateside is one of the largest chilled pizza manufacturers in the UK
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NewsHeineken profits boosted by mass jobs cuts
Heineken said last year it would concentrate on just five key brands in 17 global markets
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NewsCoca-Cola HBC upgrades forecast after bumper World Cup
Coca-Cola and CCEP also both reported strong first halves to the year
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NewsFood and drink ‘most attractive sector’ for deals, analysis finds
Food and drink has made up the majority of deals within consumer and retail so far this year
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NewsIllycaffè to double coffee production to meet soaring demand
Illycaffè’s growing demand is strongest in Italy and the US
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NewsTiptree chasing shelf space after several delistings
Despite a drop in sales, the business still posted a pre-tax profit
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NewsPilgrim’s rebrands meat subsidiary Mattessons to attract younger shoppers
The packaging overhaul forms part of a broader plan for the brand
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NewsThai Union boosts forecasts as recovery steps up
The seafood giant is recovering from ‘exceptional external headwinds’ last year
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NewsDanone and Arcor complete Argentina dairy joint venture
The deal was first announced in March and brings together Danone Argentina with Mastellone Hermanos
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NewsWaitrose rolls out new fridges to withstand ‘Mediterranean-level heat’
The retailer joins Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s in upgrading its refrigeration to better cope with hotter temperatures
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NewsP&G CEO and president adds chairman to list of duties
Shailesh Jejurikar replaces the retiring Jon Moeller
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Comment & OpinionWhat does Andy Burnham’s new education plan mean for food & drink?
The food industry has welcomed the expansion of Burnham’s plan, based on a policy deployed in Manchester where schools tailor their curriculum to meet the needs of local employers
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NewsFood banks salvage more fruit & veg as farm donations jump 55%
Global food banks saw a huge increase in agricultural produce last year as farmers and packhouses sought to prevent unsellable crops going to waste
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NewsFood inflation slows amid summer promos
Food inflation has now held at less than 5% for around two years after peaking at about 15% in 2023
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NewsTunisian olive oil producers target UK as market stabilises
Tunisian olive exports to the UK have more than quadrupled since October
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NewsWaitrose sees spike in French charcuterie sales
Waitrose suggested it was led by shoppers watching the Tour de France
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NewsGroove Armada launches regeneratively grown beer into Waitrose
Signature Brew creates beers ‘inspired by and brewed with our musical heroes’
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NewsBritish Sugar factory closure fuels fears over imports
Under new proposals, British Sugar will concentrate processing at its three other sites
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NewsGlobal food price crisis could now be looming, think tank warns
UN figures show 8% of the world’s population faced hunger in 2025