Archive of all supplier articles – Page 16
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Comment & OpinionWhere do big suppliers stand in revitalised war on plastic?
The Plastics Pact has been revitalised by the united actions of supermarkets. But there’s a massive elephant in the room: where are the big suppliers?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere next for Smithfield & Billingsgate markets and the high streets that rely on them?
The historic markets are due to close in 2028 – but with tensions running high, will this really result in the promised ‘win-win for Londoners and traders’?
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NewsMorrisons faces supplier backlash over demands for spend to be brought forward
Morrisons is understood to have contacted suppliers across a raft of categories in what sources described as ‘bullish’ demands for investment due in its Q4 period to be accelerated to its current Q3
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NewsReckitt Benckiser lifts growth projections after cleaning up portfolio
Reckitt Benckiser has upgraded forecasts for its annual sales growth as the drive to simplify the health, hygiene and nutrition multinational showed early results
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NewsNestlé suffers decline as consumers react to higher coffee and chocolate prices
Sales and profits have fallen at Nestlé in the first half as the world’s largest food group continued to suffer from weak consumer sentiment
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NewsUK blackcurrant harvest arrives two weeks early after warm spring
Growers across the country have reported a strong, high-quality crop with the first fruit picked on 25 June, marking one of the earliest harvests
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NewsCyberattacks: businesses must alert government before paying ransoms, under new laws
The NHS, local councils and schools will be outright banned from paying ransom demands to criminals under the measures
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NewsCo-op selects eight more suppliers to join Apiary support scheme
The programme is designed to enable smaller or early stage businesses, which are ‘unique, purpose-driven and create social value’, to become ‘retail ready’
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Emily Lui, senior technical project lead, Suntory
‘Getting involved in different areas helps you build a broad set of skills, and you might be surprised by how much value your unique perspective can bring’
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WhitepapersFrom margin loss to margin gain: a profit recovery guide for FMCG suppliers
As costs rise and profit margins shrink, many UK suppliers are feeling the pressure despite strong sales. This report uncovers what’s driving the gap between revenue and return and offers practical, expert-led strategies to recover lost margin without damaging relationships.
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NewsSuppliers get advice on giving evidence in Amazon GSCOP investigation
The Groceries Code Adjudicator announced last month that he was launching an investigation into Amazon over alleged delays in payments to suppliers
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ProfilesJubel’s Harry Neale on stacking shelves, ski trips and supply chains
‘The biggest frustration as a smaller, fast-growing brand is trying to navigate your way around enormous supply chain systems’
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NewsOatsu to get Channel 4 TV ad as founder triumphs at ‘Small Business, Big Break’ competition
The challenger overnight oats brand will take a share, along with two other winners, of a marketing package worth more than £300k
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NewsNurture Brands teams up with FareShare to help with cost of living crisis
Nurture said its decision to focus on a domestic charity was fuelled by the ongoing cost of living crisis
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NewsAG Barr strikes deal with Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu to partner with The Turmeric Co
AG Barr’s deal with The Turmeric Co will support the former Wales footballer’s ambitious plans to supercharge growth in the healthier drinks category
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NewsHealth campaigners urge ministers to rethink plans to scrap junk food promotions ban
The Grocer yesterday revealed the government’s 10-year-plan for the NHS says ministers expect to repeal the regulations on promotions in prominent locations in store, as well as the ban on multibuys such as bogofs, even though the latter hasn’t yet come into force
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2025: Kingfisher wins Own-Label Supplier of the Year
As a key supplier of tinned fish to British supermarkets, Kingfisher faced an unprecedented supply shortage across many core products
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2025: Mackle wins Supplier Employer of the Year
It’s not easy hiring quality staff as a pet food manufacturer in rural Northern Ireland
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2025: Warburtons wins Supplier of the Year
Celebrity sells. It’s a truth Warburtons has leant into more than any fmcg brand in its advertising
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Comment & OpinionThe Grocer Gold Awards 2025: winning ain’t easy – and nor should it be
Entering awards should be about more than simple point scoring, because – when they’re done properly – there is an emotional side to winning that goes far beyond profit and loss calculations