All Samworth Brothers articles – Page 2
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NewsDerek Sarno leaves Tesco as retailer embarks on new plant-based strategy
Sarno led the plant-based strategy at Tesco for six years and developed two plant-based brands, Wicked Kitchen and Plant Chef
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NewsTesco trials new usages for fava beans as alternative protein
The retailer has partnered with fava bean processor AB Mauri and Samworth Brothers to include the beans in new products
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NewsFreshcut Foods close to new investment as Perwyn lines up exit
Perwyn hired advisors at US-based investment bank Stephens to explore options for the fresh ingredients supplier earlier this year.
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NewsSauce Shop eyes more shelf space with backing of former Samworth boss
The condiments challenger is aiming to become a household name after securing backing from an angel syndicate led by Flor Healy
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Category ReportHow sports nutrition is winning in front of store: protein category report 2022
Functional brands are moving away from the ‘dusty’ sports nutrition shelves and into a bright, more mainstream future
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NewsMedia Bites 24 October: Morrisons, staff shortages, Deliveroo
Morrisons owner CD&R is seeking to sell and lease back five supermarkets in what is thought to be the first such deal to be sanctioned in the Bradford-based grocer’s 123-year history
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NewsSamworth Bros commits £100m investment following Covid rebound
Samworth has pledged to invest more than £100m in growth over the next two years after bouncing back from Covid
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NewsThe Grocer New Own-Label Awards Virtual Event to take place on 14 October
From 11am, we’ll live-stream our New Own-Label Awards Virtual Event, recognising the most outstanding products from the UK’s leading grocers
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NewsSamworth Brothers pays tribute to late founder and life president Sir David Samworth
The group said Sir David helped shape the modern food industry over ‘a long and successful business career’, as well as giving ‘distinguished service’ in many other roles
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NewsNestlé tops supplier ranking for impact on diet and environment
The Better Food Index, which is the first ranking of its kind, scored the 30 UK food & drink suppliers and manufacturers with the highest turnover
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NewsPaul Bennell elected as new vice president of Cold Chain Federation
Bennell has sat on the board of directors at the Cold Chain Federation since 2019
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Category ReportSavoury snacks’ new diet: healthier snacking category report 2022
Savoury snack aisles will be very different once HFSS rules take effect in October. Can brands make a success of healthier options?
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NewsSamworth Brothers-backed brand launches plant-based meal kits into stores
It will be donating 5% of profits to The Flavourists Fund, which aims to inspire people to enjoy healthy, budget-conscious and environmentally-friendly food
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NewsFuture Food Movement launches sustainability training programme for food leaders
The programme, which aims to get food and drink businesses to net zero targets faster, is backed by leading food companies
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Promotional FeatureWATCH: How will HFSS change shopper behaviour?
Catch up on this webinar surrounding an in-depth look at HFSS through a shopper lens and hear how experts from Co-op, Weetabix, Kraft Heinz and Kantar expect the new rules to affect consumer behaviour.
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Comment and OpinionBig 30’s historic losses last year only tell half the story
Last year was the most challenging for the UK’s grocery wholesalers since the Second World War
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NewsHiggidy to invest £10m at Shoreham HQ with view to doubling sales
The investment followed increased demand for the brand’s products, fuelled by ’the rise in flexitarian and vegan diets’, said Higgidy
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Comment and OpinionMarks & Spencer COO Stuart Machin’s letter to PM Boris Johnson: in full
M&S COO Stuart Machin has written to the PM asking for the government’s support in building a “thriving, sustainable” food sector
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NewsSamworth Brothers appoints Brakes CEO as new boss to replace outgoing Flor Healy
Hugo Mahoney is to take over the reins from Flor Healy, who is retiring from the top role at the Ginster and Soreen supplier.
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Analysis and FeaturesSavoury pastries & meat snacks 2021: brands able to maintain momentum
Higgidy and other meal-focused pastry brands have benefited from the continued growth of at-home dining occasions