All news articles – Page 14
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NewsBernard Matthews to close Derby factory after continued losses
The Derby site will cease operations by the end of this year
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NewsAllergen-free granola brand Nakey Bakey wins £100k in funding after ScotMid listing
The funding came after Nakey Bakey won ScotMid’s Scottish Favourites competition, securing a listing in the symbol’s Co-op stores across Scotland and distribution through wholesaler JW Filshill
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NewsConsumer confidence hits two-year high, says GfK
Rising optimism throughout the summer has seen consumer sentiment soar past the low of –25 registered in April
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NewsIceland Foods expands Channel Islands presence with first Alderney store
It is the latest Iceland store to open as part of its supply partnership with Alliance stores
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NewsWhitby Seafoods ‘fit for future’ after 2025 restructure
The decision to exit non-food manufacuring activities, which included the disposal its fishing business, wiped £1.5m from its balance sheet and resulted in a £1m post-tax loss – a fall of around 160% year on year
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NewsMaggi introduces ‘rich, soupy’ single-serve ramen trio
The new HFSS-compliant range was inspired by popular Asian noodle dishes, said Maggi
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NewsRetail sales dip in July after two-month summer boost
Retail sales volumes dipped 0.5% in July 2026 after two consecutive months of increases in May and June when retailers brought promotions forward for early heatwaves and the World Cup
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NewsConfidence shows ‘partial recovery’ ahead of crucial budget
A survey of its members by the FDF showed business confidence among food and drink manufacturers was at a score of –31% in Q2 2026
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NewsCaffè Nero appoints former Pilgrim’s Europe CFO as new finance boss
He previously held the role of CFO at Pilgrim’s Europe from 2019 to 2025
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NewsIndustry reacts to Wales appointment of Exchange for Change
Industry reacts to DRS ‘milestone’ moment
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NewsDrink Tank conference to explore trends shaping the drinks industry landscape
Drink Tank will bring together buyers, operators, retailers, wholesalers and suppliers from across the UK’s drinks industry
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NewsAllwyn and Co-op celebrate £3bn raised for National Lottery good causes with new campaign
The campaign aims to highlight the impact that National Lottery funding can have on strengthening communities and improving wellbeing
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NewsParfetts revamps birthplace of Go Local symbol group with first Extra
The wholesaler and symbol group operator said it marked a significant milestone as it continued invest in its retail network
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NewsM&S Food opens new, bigger airside store at Heathrow T5
The new airside store at Terminal 5 is in a more prime location, at the entrance to the departure lounge
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NewsDRS breakthrough as Wales appoints Exchange for Change as administrator
The appointment of the DMO will raise hopes that a joined-up launch is still possible
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NewsSwedish coffee major Löfbergs appoints first female CEO
Löfbergs’ current CEO is moving on to fmcg conglomerate Humble Group
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NewsThe Vegan Society unveils new Vegan Trademark design
The ’bold and contemporary’ Vegan Trademark redesign features a series of interconnected ‘V’ shapes, which the organisation said also resembled ticks to create ’positive visual representation of vegan certification at every stage’
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NewsVandemoortele must sell Worcester croissant factory, rules CMA
Frozen pastry giant Vandemoortele must sell off its Worcester factory to preserve competition in the UK market, the CMA has ruled
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NewsParamount Retail sells off Vital Pet Group
Vital Pet has now come under the leadership of SPL’s owner Tom Wang and his co-managing director Richard Long
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NewsPoundland like-for-like sales continue to fall in nine months to June
Like-for-like volume sales rose by 5% over the first three quarters of its current financial year, but price drops meant it did not feed through to value sales growth