Archive of all Princes articles – Page 2
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NewsAppetite for sustainably sourced tuna growing despite cost of living crisis
The data from MSC found sales of certified tuna rose from 193,363 tonnes in 2022-23 to 217,300 tonnes in 2023-24
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NewsPrinces Group names Simon Harrison CEO as Cameron Mackintosh leaves
Harrison was appointed as deputy managing director for Princes in June last year
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NewsNewlat puts blame on ‘challenging market’ as it exits Princes deal
Newlat was in advanced discussions to buy Princes and understood to be in a two-way fight with UK private equity firm Epiris
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NewsPrinces profit drops as sale nears completion
Canned food giant Princes suffered a sharp drop in profitability last year despite a £300m sales boost
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Category ReportIs it time to look more closely at farming fish?
Fish farming is billed as a sustainable solution to overfishing and plummeting global fish stocks. But do industry claims stack up?
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NewsPrinces launches £2m ‘Fish for Greatness’ tuna campaign
The campaign is designed to showcase the taste, nutritional benefits and responsible sourcing credentials of its tuna products
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NewsPrinces expands migrant worker scheme to support modern slavery victims
The Napolina owner has partnered with a southern Italy voluntary association, Casa Sankara, to hire and train 32 migrant workers living in vulnerable conditions
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NewsASA raps Napolina for ‘exaggerating’ prize fund in Tesco promotion
The Princes-owned ingredients brand gave out just one £500 voucher from an advertised total prize fund of £125,000
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NewsPrinces owner holds out for higher price
The Japanese owner of Princes is determined to press ahead with a sale of the brand this year despite initial bids falling short of expectations
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NewsPrinces Group appoints Simon Harrison deputy MD
Harrison brings more than 20 years fmcg commercial and leadership experience to the role
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NewsPrinces completes human rights assessment on Argentina pulses
The company sources a fifth of its pulses, including chickpeas and cannellini beans, from Argentina for both its Napolina brand and own-label lines
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NewsPrinces signs pre-harvest supply contracts with tomato growers
Pricing has been set in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Foggia
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NewsMSC sustainable tuna sales soar in UK retail
The organisation said 46% of the global tuna catch is now engaged in the MSC programme, either from an MSC-certified fishery or one that is in assessment
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NewsCanned brands suffer 18% volume sales slump
The squeeze on household budgets had ‘forced consumers to monitor their spending and opt for cheaper options’, said Kantar
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NewsMedia Bites 20 March: John Lewis Partnership, Princes Foods, THG
Speculation was rife over the future of John Lewis at the weekend, with reports suggesting it may dilute its 100% employee ownership to raise fresh investment
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NewsSwizzels launches confectionery-flavoured squash range with Princes
‘We’re proud to have created an exciting range of squash which delivers across taste, convenience and value,’ said Princes
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NewsPrinces owner in search of buyer as sales fall sharply
The owner of tinned food giant Princes has kicked off a search for a buyer, as newly filed accounts revealed it suffered a sharp drop in sales and profits as surging Covid demand eased
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NewsPrinces adds duo of Botanicals premium juice drinks
The ambient giant said it aimed to ‘innovate and provide a broad range of delicious, affordable options for our customers’
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NewsBranston marks 100th anniversary with launch of Branstonnaise pickle and mayonnaise spreads
The ‘supermarket-first’ innovation has been launched to coincide with the brand’s 100th anniversary
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NewsPrinces splashes £2m on Napolina ‘overhaul’ amid declining sales
The marketing push will kick off this month with a campaign aiming to highlight the quality of Napolina’s product range