All news articles – Page 951
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NewsM&S study shows UK families are more worried about health and finances post-Covid
The UK-wide survey of 10,000 participants was aimed at identifying how priorities have shifted for families across the country as they emerge from the pandemic
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NewsPremier retailer MJ’s tops £1m in delivered sales
Owner Justin Whittaker said the 30-minute delivery service had “transformed the business” and was now its most profitable division
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NewsHenderson implements recipe management platform to support Natasha’s Law
The system identifies and tracks necessary ingredients, as well as allergen and nutritional information
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NewsMcVitie’s adds chocolate cherry biscuits to V.I.Bs lineup
It comes as consumers aged 16-35 are ‘looking for more flavour innovation’ in the sweet baked goods category, claimed McVitie’s
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NewsKind kicks off ‘Live Kind’ multi-platform campaign
The Mars-owned brand said it aimed to reach 21 million households over the summer
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales slide on hospitality reopening
Grocery sales slipped back 1.6% in the 12 weeks to 13 June, according to Kantar, as the reopening of pubs and restaurants led to reduced spend at UK supermarkets.
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NewsMedia Bites 22 June: Morrisons, Hotel Chocolat, Selfridges
The papers continued to focus on the suprise £5.5bn approach from CD&R for Morrisons this morning, with blanket coverage.
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NewsKerry Group agrees €853m acquisition of preservatives maker Niacet
It follows an announcement on Friday that the Irish group had agreed to sell its UK and Ireland consumer foods business to Moy Park owner Pilgrim’s Pride
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News‘Comprehensive strategy’ for UK food and farming vital, urges agricultural sector
Tariff liberalisation and significant increases in imports from the world’s biggest agricultural exporters threatented to put “severe pressure on farmgate prices”, the NFU said today.
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NewsInnocent hires Sam Akinluyi as UK & Ireland MD
He is a 19 year-veteran of the fmcg sector, having previously worked for Nestle and as grocery channel sales director for Mars
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NewsMorrisons shares balloon more than 30% after it rejects £5.5bn offer
US private equity giant CD&R, which counts former Tesco boss Terry Leahy as an operating partner, now has 28 days under City takeover rules to table a new offer or walk away
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NewsThe Grocer team takes a Thank Holiday
The Grocer will be providing an extremely limited service today, as all employees of William Reed will be taking a Thank Holiday
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NewsLondon emissions rules force Heathrow logistics business to set up Kent operation
Low Emission Zone standards introduced in March saw European hauliers halt deliveries to food logistics company PML
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NewsNaked Wines’ share price falls on annual loss while analysts point to bigger picture
Covid drove a step-change in the growth of Naked Wines, but it failed to have a similar impact on its bottom line
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NewsGood Food Fund signs up Better Nature and Spare Snacks brands
Better Nature and Spare Snacks join the 12-month programme and will receive business support
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NewsElla’s Kitchen defies slump in babyfood to increase revenues
Ella’s Kitchen has defied a pandemic-driven slump in the babyfood category to grow revenues and market share in the UK
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NewsThe Black Farmer unveils campaign and NPD to celebrate Windrush Generation
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones has called for greater diversity in the food sector ahead of Windrush Day on Tuesday (22 June)
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NewsAldi removing single-use plastic from all own label teabags
The discounter is to swap the teabags’ oil-based plastic sealing for biodegradable materials following trials
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NewsKerry agrees €819m sale of meats and meals business to Pilgrim’s Pride
Kerry Group has agreed to sell its UK and Ireland meats and meals business to Pilgrim’s Pride to focus on its taste and ingredients business
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NewsConvenience stores grappling with food waste amid driver shortage
Products are arriving with a shorter shelf life thanks to late deliveries, increasing the proportion that expires and goes to waste before sale, said ACS CEO James Lowman





