Archive of all supplier articles – Page 142
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NewsAdjudicator launches investigation into Co-op over supplier delistings
Adjudicator Christine Tacon says ’there is reasonable suspicion’ that the retailer has been systematically delisting suppliers and is appealing for more information
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NewsHome Bargains to open 'drive-through' for new product pitches
Retailer receives around 50 new product pitches a day
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NewsAldi extends fresh flowers contract with JZ Flowers
JZ Flowers has been supplying Aldi since 1995 and employs 400 staff
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NewsHugo Mahoney promoted to UK CEO role at Brakes
Ton Christiaanse stepped down last October after just nine months
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NewsMenzies Distribution enrages NFRN with carriage charge hike
The NFRN had already criticised Menzies Distribution and Smiths News for escalating carriage service charges
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Analysis & FeaturesHow many fmcg giants will join the B Corp bandwagon?
New research shows companies receive multiple benefits from signing up to B Corp. So why aren’t more businesses doing so?
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s re-emergent mojo will need supplier partnerships to thrive
Asda has its work cut out to recover some of the magic of its golden era, and must make good on its promises on renewed innovation and partnership with suppliers
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News'We warned KFC over delivery contract switch' claims GMB
The switch led to 255 redundancies at Bidvest Logistics and the closure of one of its depots.
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Comment & OpinionTaking Tacon down the farm was never going to wash
It’s easy to see why the likes of the NFU and a variety of other farm campaign groups were attracted to the idea of the Adjudicator’s role being expanded. Sadly, they have been strung along by successive governments
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Comment & OpinionSuppliers failing to fill the 'digital shelf'
suppliers need to raise the importance of e-commerce within their organisations or risk missing out on further growth
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NewsMyPackMe platform launched to link producers with processors
Service gives processing and packing sites with under-utilised packing lines the chance to offer their services
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NewsBidfood follows vegan & Middle Eastern trends for summer menu
The 2018 Create Summer range also focuses on Latin American and Asian influences…
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NewsScots grant to fuel Albert Bartlett chilled potato product drive
Albert Bartlett has been awarded the largest ever Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation grant
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NewsRaisio mulls feed business sale and focus on healthy eating
The group announced this week it was considering a sale of its cattle and fish feed businesses
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Comment & OpinionGood NPD isn't good enough
Many branded and own-label companies report that they are finding it harder to land innovation successfully in UK retail
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NewsYoung's Seafood returns to sales growth but profits still in decline
Profits have continued to decline at Young’s Seafood despite its sales returning to growth in the year to 30 September 2017.
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Category ReportSugar, new flavours and on the go: Breakfast cereals category report 2018
Kellogg’s decision to axe Ricicles heralds a new, healthier direction for the cereal category – but there are some surprising exceptions to the rule
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NewsCity snapshot: Record mince pies sales offsets weak Mr Kipling performance for Premier Foods
Record mince pie sales have helped Premier Foods into a second consecutive quarter of growth, but its past star performers Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes stalled. Plus, demand for seasonal favourites have helped Greggs record its 17th quarter of like-for-like sales growth in a row; Tate & Lyle appoints its CFO as the new CEO; sports nutrition business Science in Sport issues a pre-close trading update; and Lindt reports annual sales of more than 4bn Swiss francs for ths first time in its 175-year history.
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NewsFox's and Burton's sweat to nail down final merger cash
A £400m merger of Fox’s and Burton’s Biscuits is on a knife edge after funding fell through at the final hurdle
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes the Arla-Aldi deal put Müller on back foot in milk?
Who now holds the balance of power in the liquid milk market?