Archive of all supplier articles – Page 141
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NewsChristine Tacon fires parting shot over second wave supermarket delistings
Tacon, who is to stand down as GCA next week, has warned supermarkets they risk breaching the code if they embark on a further round of delistings without adequate notice
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NewsGreenpeace calls on mults to drop JBS-owned suppliers over bribery scandal
JBS’ parent company was fined by the US government last week
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NewsCity Snapshot: Unilever sales accelerate in Q3 as shoppers keep homes clean in fight against Covid
Unilever has boosted third-quarter sales thanks to shoppers continuing to stock up on Domestos and Cif to battle the coronavirus in thier homes.
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NewsTime is running out to enter The Grocer Gold Factory Manager of the Year 2020
The new award was created to celebrate the heroic efforts made by food and drink suppliers to keep supplies on supermarket shelves during the coronavirus crisis
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NewsEight Fifty eyes European expansion with Greenland Seafood acquisition
The Young’s Seafood owner said the frozen own-label supplier would provide a “significant platform” on the continent
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NewsSpar warns suppliers: don’t try pushing Brexit price hikes on us
In a letter seen by The Grocer, Spar UK trading director Chris Lewis asked suppliers to share the efforts they have made to ensure there will be no disruption to supply
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NewsYumello raises £100k growth funding from its online community
Fast-growing nut butter startup Yumello has raised £100,000 directly from its online customers in just two weeks to help fuel expansion.
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NewsPlant-based brands figure strongly in Tesco’s latest list of Incubator brands
The brands will benefit from a year’s programme of support and expertise
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NewsTesco links with brands for Clubcard Prices advertising blitz
Unilever, McCain and Dr Oetker were all involved in the creation of an ad break takeover on ITV
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NewsGrocer Gold Factory Manager of the Year competition announced to shine a light on heroic UK suppliers
The Grocer is launching a competition to find the Factory Manager of the Year 2020
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets are not immune from retail closure contagion
Small businesses deserve the right to day-one payment, says Paul Christensen of Previse
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NewsFerrero acquires Fox’s Biscuits from 2 Sisters for £246m
Ferrero has snapped up Fox’s Biscuits from 2 Sisters Food Group for £246m to add to its growing biscuit portfolio across the world.
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NewsFood companies join mentoring programme on waste for future industry leaders
Spearheaded by food surplus redistribution organisation Company Shop Group, the Luminary Programme is billed as a first of its kind mentoring scheme for industry leaders
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NewsWhole Foods launches search for upcoming vegan and keto brands
Entrepreneurs can apply for its second annual Local Pitch drive, with a chance to win business mentoring and eventual listings in its stores
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NewsCrowdcube and Seedrs to merge in crowdfunding consolidation
Crowdfunding platforms Crowdcube and Seedrs have agreed a merger, creating one of the world’s largest private equity marketplaces
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NewsAround Noon expands into healthy ready meals with Simply Fit Food deal
Northern Irish food-to-go supplier Around Noon has acquired healthy ready meal maker Simply Fit Food in attempt to diversify its offering after the coronavirus pandemic hit the sandwich market.
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NewsAbsenteeism creeps up at supermarkets as infections rise
Retailers fear they will be forced into a repeat of the massive recruitment exercises of the first phase unless problems are solved
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NewsMorrisons extends immediate payment terms for smaller suppliers
In March, Morrisons became the first retailer to announce it would make faster payments until the end of May
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NewsMeatless Farm Co raises $31m for global expansion
The plant-based brand has raised $31m (£24m) in a new funding round to support global growth plans
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Comment & OpinionHow data sharing can rescue UK supply chains from a post-Brexit collapse
It will become crucial for companies to have the right data to make informed decisions in order to adapt