Archive of all Pladis articles – Page 9
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NewsMcVitie’s adds Jaffa Cakes variant to Nibbles lineup
Almost a third of UK households buy into Jaffa Cakes, which is worth £54m, according to owner Pladis
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NewsCity snapshot: UK consumer confidence falls to lowest this year
The UK’s consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest in almost a year, a Liverpool-based cooked meat and sausage producer has collapsed, and the rest of the news from the City
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NewsGavin Darby announces Premier Foods departure as it seeks Ambrosia sale
Premier Foods’ CEO Gavin Darby has announced he is to step down in January, while it has also said it is in talks to sell its Ambrosia brand
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NewsDiageo to sell 19 brands to Sazerac for $550m
Booze giant Diageo has announced plans to sell a portfolio of 19 spirit brands to US group Sazerac in a deal worth US$550m.
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NewsHigh street butcher Crawshaw Group to hire administrators
High street butchers chain Crawshaw Group has announced plans to hire administrators, admitting it does not funds for a necessary restructure.
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Promotional VideosSponsored: biscuits category briefing with Pladis
Biscuit snack packs are breaking their way into the biscuit tin. But what’s drawing consumers into biscuits on the go? And which portable biscuit formats are struggling and why?
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NewsCity snapshot: Warm summer helps lift sales growth at Unilever
Warm weather and recovery in Brazil boosts sales at Unilever, and Hilton Food Group acquires 50% stake in Dalco Food
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NewsLavazza to buy Mars' coffee business for $650m
Italian coffee giant Lavazza is to buy the coffee arm of Mars, Mars Drinks, in a deal worth up to $650m.
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NewsSales and profits surge at Hotel Chocolat
Sales and pre-tax profits both surged at Hotel Chocolat last year as new store openings and international ventures offset cost increases.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Central England Co-Operative first-half sales rise 3.6%
Sales rose 3.6% at the Central England Co-operative in the first half of 2018 following continued investment into store openings, agricultural firm Carr’s expands with animal health ecquisition and the rest of the news from the City
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NewsCity snapshot: CMA launches in-depth probe in Sainsbury's-Asda merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda for an in depth review, Swiss private label chocolate giant Barry Callebaut has acquired chocolate manufacturing facilities from Burton’s Biscuits and the rest of the news from the City.
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NewsGSK seeks bids for Horlicks and consumer nutrition brands
Bidding will begin next month for Horlicks and the rest of Glaxosmithkilne’s (GSK) global consumer nutrition business.
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NewsEagle Eye losses grow despite 33% sales boost
Grocery tech firm Eagle Eye Solutions has recorded a 33% jump in full year sales, but its losses grew and customer volumes remain below expectations.
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NewsCity snapshot: Manomasa maker It's All Good eyes sale options
After a flurry of dealmaking in the UK bagged snacks sector, The Grocer understands Manomasa and Mexican Dave’s owner It’s All Good is also exploring sale options.
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NewsHobnobs gets Thins treatment as McVitie's range is extended
McVitie’s also added a ‘Chocfilled’ SKU to its Digestive Thins range
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NewsCity snapshot: Premier Foods' growth slows ahead of crunch AGM
Premier Foods has announced first quarter sales growth of 1.7% ahead of a crucial shareholder vote on the future of CEO Gavin Darby later this morning. Plus, Hotel Chocolat Group grows revenues by 12% in the year to 1 July 2018, M&S signs energy supply deal with Octopus, Real Good Foods to raise £1m from investors and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsAnnual sales dip 3.4% at Finsbury Food Group
Full year sales at baked goods manufacturer Finsbury Food Group (FIF) dropped 3.4% as it was impacted by bakery closures and declining overseas sales.
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NewsOasis "dismayed" over Premier chairman's defence of CEO
The boardroom battle at Premier Foods is continuing into a second week, as second-largest investor Oasis Management described its “dismay” over comments by company chairman Keith Hamill in favour of re-electing current boss Gavin Darby.
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NewsWarm weather and World Cup help grow supermarket sales by 2.1%
Warm weather and the start of the World Cup have helped overall supermarket sales rise 2.1% in the 12 weeks to 17 June, marking 25 consecutive periods of industry growth, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsMcVitie's leads on deals in promotion-heavy biscuits category
McVitie’s is the UK’s fourth most trusted name in grocery, according to Kantar Worldpanel’s 2018 UK Brand Footprint Rankin