All Own label articles – Page 5
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NewsMcBride hits profit targets as own label demand remains high
Full-year profits are expected to be in line with analysts’ forecasts and the prior two years, the group said this morning in the trading update for the six months to 31 December
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Range PreviewWhat’s new in plant-based for Veganuary 2026
As we enter Veganuary 2026, the meat-free category remains under pressure, with innovation focused on simpler, whole-food formats
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Category ReportThe hunt for growth: Easter trends 2026
Less chocolate was sold last Easter despite more deals. What went wrong – and will this year’s earlier holiday make any difference?
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NewsWholebake appoints new CEO to lead growth agenda
The new hire has succeeded Peter Unsworth, who stepped down but remained with the company as a non-executive
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NewsWaitrose adds trio of own-label whiskies produced by Ian Macleod Distillers
The whiskies are priced from £25 per 70cl bottle
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Range PreviewCo-op adds Asian-inspired update to Served ready meal range
Co-op is switching up its Served meal-for-two concept with an Asian-inspired menu, landing in stores and online from 7 January
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NewsAsda jumps on GLP-1 bandwagon with high-protein ‘power pots’
Morrisons, M&S and Co-op have recently added ready meals for weight-loss drug users
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NewsCompleat Food Group sales pass £1bn for first time
Alongside organic growth, the performance was supported by a series of strategic acquisitions, including SK Foods and Zorba Foods and speciality food producer Harvey & Brockless in 2024
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NewsM&S doubles its ‘Only… ingredients’ range with 12 new lines
The new lines include the first meat products in the range
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Comment & OpinionThe tricky second album: how to make a great fmcg follow-up
The internet is full of advice on how to launch a brand but much less is said about what happens next, says Alex Stewart, creative partner at Derek&Eric
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NewsMorrisons is ‘first’ supermarket to launch GLP-1 ready meals
The supermarket has teamed up with Applied Nutrition to launch a swathe of high-protein products
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RankingsBagged snacks 2025: Own-label price hikes boost brands
Six of crisps’ top 10 have lost value, but own label has sold 2.8 million fewer kilos
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RankingsAlcohol - wine 2025: Wine giants losing out to own label
Rising raw material costs, duty increases and EPR fees have driven ‘higher shelf prices and reduced promotional depth’
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NewsTesco recalls vegan bao buns that may contain milk
This affected product is 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns 258g
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NewsPilgrim’s Europe launches over 170 festive products
This is an increase on last year, when the business produced around 130 lines
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NewsVillage Bakery sales rocket under new French owner
Village Bakery’s revenues have soared 20%, as rampant demand for premium breads pushed annualised sales to £123.4m
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NewsSupermarket loyalty discounts allowed on babymilk under government plan
Ministers will accept recommendations made by the CMA in February
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NewsSainsbury’s trademark activity hints at new high-fibre range
The application covers four classes including meat and fish, fruit and vegetables, dairy, confectionery, beers and non-alcoholic drinks
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NewsCircular economy giant Reconomy announces tag partnership with Polytag
The move will see Polytag’s UV tag detection and trace technology installed at Reconcomy brand Casepak’s materials recycling facility in Leicester
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Analysis & FeaturesThe top 150 UK food & drink supplier rankings and report 2025
After a series of crises, the UK’s biggest 150 food & drink manufacturers have shifted their sights from survival mode to the pursuit of greater profitability and investment in automation