Archive of all supplier articles – Page 130
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NewsSmall brands hit by Brexit woes as new rules kick in
A host of suppliers have told The Grocer of their woes in dealing with the additional documents now required to send goods to the EU
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NewsQuorn kicks off 2021 with major marketing push on sustainability
The move includes a new TV ad and activity encouraging shoppers to cut down on meat, plus a new pack design
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NewsScottish seafood sector reeling amid Brexit border chaos
Fishing vessels that would normally land their catch in Scotland have turned to EU ports instead
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NewsValeo Foods adds to snacking empire with Schluckwerder acquisition
Valeo Foods has bolstered its confectionery business with the acquisition of German marzipan and chocolate producer Schluckwerder
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NewsNomad Foods confirms talks with Fortenova Group to buy frozen foods business
Birds Eye owner Nomad Foods is looking to extend the reach of its frozen empire in Europe after entering exclusive talks with Fortenova Group to buy the Croatian company’s frozen foods brands.
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NewsGroceries Code Adjudicator White moves to tackle ‘climate of fear’ over delistings
Suppliers will now have a written commitment from CCOs that information they pass on will be protected
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NewsKettle back in the black following sale to Valeo Foods
Bagged snacking brand Kettle has bounced back into the black following its acquisition by Valeo Foods, as the CapVest-owned group further expands its snacking empire
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NewsGlebe Farm Foods adds vegan coconut, almond & soya drinks
Glebe is aiming to emulate the success of its existing oat drink PureOaty
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NewsPrinces profits more than doubled in lead up to first lockdown, results show
It comes three years after Princes kicked off a major revitalisation plan to bring the business into the 21st century
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NewsFormer BrewDog spirits boss David Gates made CEO of Direct Wines
Gates previously ran BrewDog’s spirits business
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NewsPooch & Mutt sells minority stake to Czech petfood producer VAFO
The fast-growing pet treats brand has sold a minority stake to Czech premium petfood player VAFO in a ’multimillion-pound’ transaction
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NewsAldi extends immediate payment terms for small suppliers until the end of 2021
It means suppliers whose turnover with the discounter is under £1m will continue to have payments processed as soon as invoices are submitted
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NewsTesco confirms billion-piece plastic reduction target hit in 2020
Packaging removed during the year included plastic shrink wrap in branded and own-label tinned multipacks
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Analysis & Features10 challenger brands that smashed their crowdfunding targets this year
The coronavirus pandemic left many strapped for cash, but these small, punchy grocery brands still managed to raise millions to fund ambitious expansion and innovation
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ProfilesGrocery bosses reflect on food and drink’s response to Covid-19
We asked industry bosses to reflect on the pandemic and the industry’s response. Here’s what they had to say
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NewsSamworth Bros boosts Higgidy stake to become majority shareholder
Higgidy will remain a separate business with a separate leadership team and its own manufacturing facilities
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NewsKettle owner Valeo Foods snaps up tortilla chip producer It’s All Good
The supplier will join Valeo’s snacking division alongside the likes of Kettle
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Analysis & FeaturesHow has food & drink been affected by the French border closure?
With the border having been closed since Sunday, suppliers have expressed concern about the knock-on effects
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Analysis & FeaturesTop Campaigns: the 50 best brand adverts of 2020
From fraughtly shouting fruit bowls to frozen fish shavings, ad makers have had to cook up new ways of catching the eyes of locked down consumers this year, here’s our pick of the best
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Analysis & FeaturesTop Campaigns 2020: how Tesco topped our table… with a safety video
What did Tesco do to make its messaging the most effective of the year?