Archive of all supplier articles – Page 127
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NewsMorrisons makes net zero carbon farm pledge by 2030
The retailer said the move would see all 20 of its fruit, veg and meat manufacturing sites entirely supplied from net zero carbon sources
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NewsRH Amar boosts sales and marketing with two new appointments
Two further roles in marketing and private-label are still to be filled
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NewsHalewood sees 20% sales boost in spirits over lockdowns
The distiller and drinks distributor’s on-trade and global retail businesses were hit by Covid restrictions in the year to 27 June 2020
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NewsThanet Earth heralds ‘more positive’ year after poor 2019-20 financial results
According to its latest results, it saw turnover decline and losses widen – a performance it says it has since turned around
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NewsAmazon grocery suppliers protest new terms on Vendor Central platform
Brands using Amazon’s Vendor Central platform have raised concerns in recent months
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NewsThai Union makes major commitment to transparency in tuna supply chains
The move will see the John West owner clamp down on unsustainable fishing via increased monitoring
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NewsDewlay ‘mopping up’ rivals’ cheese sales in Northern Ireland
The Lancashire supplier said sales to Northern Ireland had more than doubled in the first two months of 2021
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NewsBudweiser Brewing Group to invest £115m-plus in its UK breweries
It will invest £72m in the South Wales site and £45m in the Lancashire site
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NewsFirst Milk invests £12.5m in additional cheese and whey processing
The investment takes the amount ploughed into production by First Milk to £30m over the past three years
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NewsOrchard House brings in former Premier Foods boss Gavin Darby
The fruit and juice supplier has bought in Gavin Darby following its acquisition by private equity investor Elaghmore
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NewsPukka Pies sets out £4.5m bakery investment as it eyes further growth
The pie brand, which took home the Brand of the Year title the 2020 Grocer Gold Awards, plans to enhance manufacturing capacity and capability at the Syston factory as it gears up for future growth.
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NewsNorthern Ireland border checks to be phased in from October as tensions with EU grow
In guidance sent to traders and seen by The Grocer, the government confirmed it intends to introduce requirements in four phases from October
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NewsRSPCA Assured reports soaring accreditations and recognition
The scheme has seen a 52% increase in products carrying the label since 2016
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NewsLockdown Liquor eyes retail listings with addition of commercial director
Business launched in April 2020 as an initiative to raise funds for NHS charities
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NewsBio&Me appoints chief operating officer as it readies for growth
Gut health challenger brand Bio&Me has appointed Mark Isaacson as COO as it prepares to scale the business and launch new products
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Comment & OpinionWhen did UK retail lose the plot and run out of ideas?
Food retailing done well brings excitement and sparks discussion, says Ged Futter, director of The Retail Mind
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NewsCity snapshot: Profits evaporate at Vimto owner Nichols in face of Covid crisis
Vimto maker Nichols has experienced a dramatic slump in sales and profits as it faced the “unequalled challenges” presented by the Covid pandemic. Plus, fierce competition keeps food inflation in check, according to the latest BRC-Nielsen shop price index for February. There are also trading updates from DS Smith and Smiths News.
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NewsMars Wrigley hires Adam Grant as UK boss
It marks the first time an external hire has taken on the role of UK GM at Mars Wrigley
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NewsEmmanuel Faber agrees to step down as Danone CEO
French dairy giant agrees to split chairman and CEO role, meaning it will search for a new chief exec following shareholder pressure
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NewsSeafood supplier Sco-Fro netted by Japan’s Nishimoto Co
Established in 1975 by founder and chairman Stanley Bernard, Sco-Fro is one the UK’s largest importers of own-label noodles and frozen sushi and surimi.