Archive of all supplier articles – Page 16
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NewsBudget tax raid ‘not significant for us’, says Premier Foods CEO
Premier has estimated the cost of the changes and says ‘it’s not a huge number’
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NewsCity snapshot: Premier Foods boosted as shoppers switch back to brands
Premier Foods has grown first-half sales supported by double-digit volume growth as consumers switched back to brands. Plus, annual results at WH Smith and interims at B&M Bargains
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NewsSamworth Brothers puts Soreen up for sale
The Leicestershire-headquartered group is working with long-standing financial advisor Spayne Lindsay to explore a sale of the business
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NewsMorrisons own-label bakery Rathbones sinks to a loss as Hovis speculation mounts
Newly filed accounts at Companies House from Rathbone Kear Ltd revealed the own-label supplier increased revenues 13% to £70.5m in the 52 weeks ended 29 October 2023
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NewsKestrel Foods sustains rapid ascent amid stagnant snacking sales
Kestrel Foods was ranked among the top 50 fastest-growing brands this year
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarket accelerators & incubators are changing retail
Supermarket innovation schemes are popping up all over the shop. The aim is simple: to foster growth among their supplier base. But there are big differences in approach
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Promotional FeaturesHow to manage energy cost volatility in manufacturing
As energy expenses fluctuate, we explore the innovative ways manufacturers can remain competitive while maintaining product quality, competitive pricing and profitability.
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Comment & OpinionSupplier diversity is a business imperative, not a box to tick
Businesses that diversify their supply chains perform better, says Reshma Sheikh of MSDUK
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Soft drinks
This winner was inspired by its co-founder’s pre-teen daughter and the pressure she faced to tuck into sugar-laden soft drinks despite her parents’ objections
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Composite pack of the year
The 100% recycled punnets from BerryWorld UK are a category first for branded packaging in berries
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NewsKepak buys Summit Foods to enter sandwiches and frozen for first time
Summit Foods specialises in chilled and frozen convenience foods
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Category ReportWhat is the future of the booze aisle?
To reverse sliding alcohol sales, merchandising is becoming more inventive and tech-savvy – from walk-in chillers to AI sommeliers
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NewsSix new suppliers to hit Co-op shelves thanks to Apiary support scheme
Post-launch support will continue, including access to sales trends and data, plus training and mentoring with industry leaders and sector specialists
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NewsMilliways launches in France as part of international rollout
It is part of a global rollout for the London-headquartered company and follows the major move to launch nationwide in the US at the start of October
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 150 UK Food & Drink Supplier Rankings & Report 2024
Almost half the UK’s 150 biggest food and drink manufacturers increased sales by 10% or more in 2023 – but margins are still being squeezed. What next for the ‘recovery phase’?
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NewsTop 150 food and drink brands fight off own-label challenge
Revenues at the UK’s top 25 branded companies grew 19% in 2023, ahead of a grocery average of 9.3%, O&C analysis of the top 150 UK food & drink suppliers found
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NewsFood Thoughts acquires Doisy & Dam from Nurture Brands to create new confectionery proposition
Food Thoughts has acquired vegan confectionery challenger Doisy & Dam from Nurture Brands to expand the ethical home baking brand into a new category
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NewsManilife invests £1m in new factory as a platform for growth
The new 13,500 sq ft site in Derbyshire – set to start production in the first quarter of 2025 – has capacity to store up to six billion peanuts, equating to 15 million jars of peanut butter
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Comment & OpinionDelay EPR or face the fallout in jobs and growth
According to Defra, final fees will only be known after the scheme begins – this is nonsensical, says Miles Beale, CEO of the Wine & Spirit Trade Association
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NewsPanesar Foods acquired by Finnish multinational Paulig
Founded in 1992, Tipton-based Panesar produces sauces, salsas and condiments for the speciality whole foods sector in the UK and overseas