Archive of all supplier articles – Page 126
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Comment & OpinionThorntons must rely on more than nostalgia to recover from Covid closures
The 110-year-old brand yesterday joined the depressingly long list of big names calling time on bricks and mortar to focus entirely online
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NewsYoplait agrees deal to sponsor Team GB for next three years
The partnership between Yoplait owner General Mills and the British Olympic Association starts with this year’s postponed Tokyo Games
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NewsFarmer Connect raises $9m to meet surging supply chain demand
The investment would be used to capitalise on demand for sustainable, inclusive and efficient agriculture supply chains
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NewsMeatless Farm weighs up move into lab-grown meat market
The growth of lab-grown meat was “an inevitable part of the transition away from animal protein”, said Meatless Farm founder Morten Toft Bech
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NewsIan Wright to step down as CEO of the FDF
Wright, formerly Diageo’s corporate relations director, took the helm at the federation in 2015
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NewsNestlé to add recyclable bio-based lids and scoops to baby products
The new lids and scoops will be made from sugar cane and its byproduct
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NewsBorder Biscuits boosts senior team with five appointments
The new recruits have experience at brands such as Cadbury, Tesco and Genius Foods
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NewsSupermarket suppliers warn of shortages due to soaring shipping costs
Gaps could soon emerge on supermarket shelves unless retailers accept a greater share of soaring global shipping costs, suppliers have warned
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Analysis & FeaturesHas Tesco’s obesity strategy set a bar for rivals and suppliers?
Rebel shareholders who called out Tesco say a precedent has been set for investor power
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Comment & OpinionWhat else might Morrisons earn a ‘badge of honour’ for?
Morrisons is on a winning run. What will it (and its rivals) do next?
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NewsVibrant Foods expands into chilled with acquisition of Everest Dairies
Vibrant was created in 2020 as a platform to consolidate the Asian and free-from markets
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NewsMeatless Farm opens separate plant-based protein supply division
The brand’s new site in Canada represents a CAD$15m investment
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NewsCBD oil brand Dragonfly scales up with factory deal
CBD oil producer Dragonfly Biosciences has taken over full ownership of Premium Extraction Services, which runs a large-scale ethanol extraction facility.
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NewsMash Direct grows sales as shoppers look for health and convenience in lockdown
Mash Direct has continued to grow rapidly outside its domestic Northern Ireland market as consumers looking for a blend of health and convenience throughout the coronavirus pandemic turned to its range of prepared veg.
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NewsNew ‘brand ecosystem’ launched to aid recycling efforts
The network will bring food and drink businesses together to share insight on issues surrounding sustainability
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NewsCat and dog owners warned of petfood pouch shortage
The category has been hit by surging demand amid the pandemic, with retailers warning they may not have full availability for several months
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NewsNix & Kix hits £500k crowdfunding target as it launches in US with Coke-backed distributor Iris Nova
The five strong-range of canned drinks will be distributed across the US by Coca-Cola-backed Iris Nova via its DTC platform.
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NewsMackie’s of Scotland performs well during pandemic as shoppers turn to home comforts of ice cream
Mackie’s of Scotland has held revenues at record levels despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic as shoppers treated themselves to ice cream and chocolate during lockdown.
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NewsArla announces plan to close Cornish creamery with 37 jobs at risk
The dairy co-op said its Trevarrian Creamery had seen a decline in volumes and key own-label cheese contracts
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Comment & OpinionSupplier sales teams lack the expertise to thrive in an omnichannel world
Account managers need to learn how to drive comprehensive strategies that make them indispensable, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants