All articles by Harry Holmes – Page 18
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NewsKP Snacks defies inflation to double profits in past three years
Pre-tax profits grew £30m last year as the company boosted margin
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NewsGenius Foods replaces CEO as turnaround continues
Adam Smart leaves the company after 18 months in the job
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can the food industry clean up our rivers?
The public’s ire over river pollution may be directed at the water companies, but how long before it turns to agricultural businesses, the biggest polluters?
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NewsPepsiCo cuts sales outlook due to weakening demand
The fmcg giant saw volumes slip in the third quarter across most divisions
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Category ReportWhy pasta is getting posher: pasta & pasta sauces trends 2024
Think pasta is just a cheap staple? Think again. Premium pasta is booming, and fresh filled is now the UK’s top variety. How come?
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NewsFramptons back in profit 18 months after £5m cash injection
Plant-based co-packer Framptons has completed a remarkable turnaround by returning to profit less than 18 months after it sought a £5m cash injection to ensure its survival
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NewsAlt-meat brand This losses continue as it pushes for profitability
Alt-meat producer This has reiterated its plan to hit profitability this year after failing to stem widening losses in its latest accounts
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NewsFrench sugar supplier Tereos fined £25k over Tate & Lyle merger
The French sugar giant has been fined £25k for failing to disclose relevant information over its recent merger with Tate & Lyle Sugars
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NewsBelgian dessert makers merge to become Mellow
Two Belgian dessert manufacturers have merged in a bid to become a leading player in the global desserts market
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NewsBart Ingredients improves losses as price rises pass through to retailers
Inflation has proved tough on the herbs and spices manufacturer, which made a second consecutive loss in 2023
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NewsScottish farm once owned by Robert Burns launches crowd round to take on ‘big dairy’
Mossgiel Farm has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £300k to build a state-of-the-art, zero-waste dairy facility
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NewsMindful Chef narrows losses as it withdraws from retail
The meal kit provider was forced to radically trim costs last year ‘to align to the lower turnover levels’
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NewsM&A activity makes a comeback as Carlsberg and Newlat lead surge of deals
Deal volumes in Q2 grew 32% year on year, with 49 transactions completed
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NewsFilippo Berio volumes hit by spike in olive oil prices
Filippo Berio has marked another “challenging year” as record olive oil inflation continues to weigh on profits
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Analysis & FeaturesPembrokeshire Creamery: a new dawn for Welsh milk supply?
After a series of failures for the local market, Pembrokeshire Creamery wants to make sure Wales can again process its own supply. Big contracts and big capacity goals are in place
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InterviewsHow Matthew Hall raised Butlers from the ashes
Last year Matthew Hall watched the family business burn to the ground. Next came a battle to get Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses back on track
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Category ReportHow can marge get back in fashion? Dairymen butter & spreads category report 2024
Margarine has been in and out of consumers’ favour. Now, it’s losing out to less processed butter with ‘clean’ ingredient lists
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Analysis & FeaturesCan food brands survive the rise of Ozempic?
If the semaglutide weight-loss jabs making waves in the US catch on here, food ‘cravings’ could become a thing of the past. How are fmcg giants – and their investors – preparing for the ‘revolution’?
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Category ReportButters & spreads trends 2024: The rise of posh butter
With chef-made butters going viral on social media, can the craze for premium penetrate retail? And how is the butter renaissance affecting spreads?
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Analysis & FeaturesAre fmcg sports sponsors losing out to eastern rivals?
Fmcg brands are facing increased competition in the sporting sponsorship space from a new breed of businesses. What are the implications?