Archive of all Pladis articles – Page 3
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KVI TrackerBiscuits getting costlier as prices come close to doubling
The cost of a simple biccy break has rocketed as biscuit SKU prices soar in the supermarkets and discounters, The Grocer’s Key Value Item tracker revealed this week
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Analysis & FeaturesWomen’s power list: the 10 making manufacturing a woman’s world
These are the 10 women blazing a trail to take over grocery manufacturing
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NewsPladis appoints Fulya Fraser to new chief growth officer role
Fraser will oversee key functions across the company to bring consumer-led innovations to growth markets across the globe
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NewsPladis looks set to expand Jacob’s range with Wholesomes launch
Supplier has applied to register the name Jacob’s Wholesomes with the IPO under class 30, covering crackers
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NewsCawston Press appoints Jeeten Poonit as operations director
Poonit will lead the business through its next phase of growth while working on its Pressing For Better sustainability strategy
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NewsPladis shrinks plain McVitie’s Digestives pack weights by 10%
‘Our products are subject to change to reflect consumer preference, customer demand, affordability and inflationary pressures,’ said Pladis
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NewsPladis adds McVitie’s Tartlets biscuits duo
The treats feature a biscuit base, white cream filling and milk chocolate or raspberry yoghurt topping
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NewsPladis adds Wholistic snack bar duo under Go Ahead brand
The bars would ‘boost relevancy of the healthier snacking category among younger consumers’, said Pladis
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NewsMcVitie’s BN moves into cake with two-strong Mini Rolls range
Raspberry and Chocolate BN Mini Rolls come in a pack of five, individually wrapped, 35g bars
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NewsCity snapshot: Carlsberg buys Canadian craft brewer Waterloo Brewing for £86m
Carslberg has announced it has agreed to buy Canadian craft brewer Waterloo Brewing for a total equity value of CAD144m (£86m)
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NewsStrikes behind shortage of crackers ahead of Christmas
A swathe of cream crackers SKUs are listed as out of stock on supermarket websites following strike action at the Jacob’s factory in Aintree
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NewsCity snapshot: Food inflation races to new record high as price of eggs soar
Food inflation has hit new record highs as egg, dairy and meat prices all soar, leading to increasing pressure on households in the run up to Christmas.
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NewsTrevor Callander and Florence Brain join Pladis senior team
They join ”at a time when our industry is facing significant headwinds”, according to Pladis boss David Murray
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NewsBiscuits sales decline hits Pladis recovery
Revenues at Pladis have crumbled due to falling demand for biscuits in the wake of the pandemic and the impact the McVitie’s owner pushing through price increases
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NewsCity snapshot: Pets at Home posts solid third quarter growth
Pets at Home has posted a like for like sales uplift of 6% in its third quarter on strong store and online retail growth. Plus UK footfall drops on hot weather, new CEO at Carr’s Group and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsMcVitie’s takes fresh crack at a healthier digestive with Wholesense launch
Its new non-HFSS digestive biscuit – Wholesense Digestives – is claimed to offer 30% less sugar and 50% more fibre than its standard counterpart
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NewsJacob’s adds Mediterranean crackers and expands Cheddars lineup
The ‘easily portable’ crackers would ‘bring a taste of sunshine to British shoppers’ lunches’, said the brand
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NewsMini Cheddars gets two 'street food-inspired' limited-edition flavours
The limited-edition snacks would appeal to ‘younger adults seeking trend-led flavour variants’, said Pladis
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NewsUnited Biscuits sales drop amid ‘unprecedented’ year
The UK’s biggest biscuit maker United Biscuits suffered a drop in sales and profits last year due to “unprecedented challenges” in the category
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NewsTwiglets reformulated to become HFSS compliant
The change means the snacks will now be able to be promoted when the new rules kick in