Archive of all supplier articles – Page 129
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NewsFerrero moves into healthier snacking market with Eat Natural acquisition
Eat Natural will continue to produce at its facility in Halstead, with its entire staff – including management – set to be retained
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NewsThe Fresh Produce Centre posts operating loss, first full accounts show
Fresca Group’s recently formed retail-focused fresh produce business endured a ‘turbulent’ first full year of operating
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NewsCranswick plots return to petfood market with IPN acquisition
Pork and meat supplier Cranswick is mulling a move into the fast-growing premium petfood sector with the potential acquisition of Inspired Pet Nutrition
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NewsCo-op tells suppliers to absorb Brexit tariff increases on promoted stock
The warning has increased fears suppliers could end up carrying the can for Brexit price increases
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NewsCoca-Cola pours investment into new dispensing machine technology
The technology lets consumers make and pour their drink in seconds, using ‘on-demand’ portions at the tap of a button as well as customisation of flavour and carbonation
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NewsPlant-based demand balances Covid losses for Authentic Food Co
Growing demand for plant-based foods in supermarkets has helped Beyond Meat’s UK distribuer The Authentic Food Company steer through Covid-related declines
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NewsCompagnie Fruitiere eyes UK expansion as sales leap 28%
The French firm’s UK division principally supplies bananas to at least two major retailers
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Ronald Kers has driven recovery at 2 Sisters
Kers has worked with 2 Sisters founder Ranjit Singh to turn the processor’s fortunes around and create ‘the leading poultry-plus business’
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Analysis & FeaturesWith mixed results at best does Plastics Pact itself need repackaging?
The UK Plastics Pact was launched in 2018 to create a circular economy for plastics. Two years on, results are proving a mixed bag
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NewsYeo Valley bounces back after restructure leads to 72% profit hit
The supplier saw pre-tax profits rise by 31.6% to just under £4m for the year to 31 May 2020
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NewsPilgrim’s Pride pens five-year Aldi ham supply deal
The deal would operate from Pilgrim’s King’s Lynn cooked meat facility, the supplier announced
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NewsIt’s All Good explores sale as tortilla chips demand soars
The Gateshead-headquartered supplier has been backed by PE firm NVM since 2014 following a £3.5m minority investment
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NewsMüller highlights restructure success despite posting £76m loss
The dairy giant’s Project Darwin cost-cutting strategy launched was launched in February 2019
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NewsJack & Bry brings Clive Sharpe aboard as chairman ahead of retail launch
Clive Sharpe joins the business as non-executive chairman and David Flower will support the management team as non-executive director
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NewsFood industry braces itself for mandatory carbon labelling
FDF this week revealed ministers planned to consult on mandatory labelling as part of a post-Brexit overhaul of packaging requirements
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NewsSymington’s returns to profit as pandemic boosts demand
Symington’s has bounced back into the black as a strategic plan led by the new CEO and demand driven by the coronavirus pandemic helped sales at the Chicken Tonight owner climb higher.
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NewsStilton retail supply for Christmas ‘not an issue’, say producers
Last weekend, a Sunday Times story claimed retailers were anticipating having to ration out the blue cheese
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NewsCaptain Birdseye unveils Shipshape beard kit for ‘ruggedly handsome’ men
The beard kit is said to be for those seeking to emulate the ‘immaculate’ look of the bewhiskered Captain
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NewsSecond lockdown hitting food to go less hard, says Greencore
Greencore said sales had decreased far less dramatically since the advent of new tiered restrictions
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy is Noble selling Gü and who is lining up to buy it?
A bidding process for the pudding brand is expected to top £100m