Archive of all supplier articles – Page 145
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Comment & Opinion
Good 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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News
Young'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 Report
Sugar, 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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News
City 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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News
Fox'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 & Features
Does the Arla-Aldi deal put Müller on back foot in milk?
Who now holds the balance of power in the liquid milk market?
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News
Finnebrogue launches nitrite-free range of bacon and ham
Naked Bacon, which cuts out the ingredient associated with cancer, will launch on 10 January
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News
Bravura Foods takes over Little Miracles drinks distribution
The brand has ambitious UK expansion plans…
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News
Adjudicator urges supermarkets to set up supplier helplines
Helplines would help suppliers raise issues without fear of being delisted, says Tacon
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News
Poundland trade credit reduced in wake of Steinhoff scandal
Action by Atradius could lead to empty shelves as suppliers halt deliveries
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News
Urgent clarity needed over post-Brexit transition period, warns FDF
Food and drink businesses could start scaling down UK operations next year unless the government confirms there will be a post-Brexit transition period, it suggested
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News
Lucy Husband to lead market development at Scotland Food & Drink
Husband will help spearhead its new UK market strategy to drive growth opportunities for Scottish suppliers
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Interviews
Tulip CEO and turnaround specialist Steve Francis: a man on the move
It took just 12 months for CEO Steve Francis to take Tulip from a business losing £1m per week, to one firmly back inthe black
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News
Asda joins retailers hiking banana prices as supplies tighten
The supermarket has hiked prices across several banana packs…
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News
Brakes opens Reading innovation centre with 13 chefs
Brakes said the new centre had been designed to develop, grow, and support the company’s products, colleagues and customer…
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Interviews
The Big Interview: Ben Pearman of General Mills shares his beliefs and values
General Mills boss Ben Pearman believes it’s still possible for a multinational to operate – and grow – like a startup
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Comment & Opinion
Why Brands Matter: an entertaining and learned look at brands
All arguments are a rollercoaster ride, moving briskly through uncertainty and lingering over that which they are more sure of
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News
Dr Will's outsources distribution to Walker Logistics
Walker Logistics will deliver to retailers and fulfil orders made on Dr Will’s online portal…
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News
Julie Price and Jorge Silva appointed to DCS Group board
DCS has also just recorded its highest month in terms of sales at £22.5m in October
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News
JJ Food Service launches Lavazza Coffee microsite
Customers can also register to attend a free coffee training session at Lavazza’s training centres…