Archive of all supplier articles – Page 187
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NewsIglo Group sales dip as own label and discounters bite
Birds Eye owner Iglo Group has blamed the rise of the discounters, growing competition from own label and the difficult economic climate for falling “short of expectations” in 2013.
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NewsPremier Foods sales fall 6.2% in ‘subdued’ market
Premier Foods sales fell 6.2% year-on-year in the first three months of 2014, the company revealed today.
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NewsVictory buys Manchester-based e-cigarette maker VIP
US-based Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation has snapped up a second UK e-cig maker since January with the $50m (£30m) acquisition of Manchester-based VIP.
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NewsSugar drags on ABF sales but Primark bounds ahead
Tumbling sugar prices and volumes dragged down turnover at Associated British Foods in the first half of the year, the company said today.
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Analysis & FeaturesSupplier of the Year 2014
We asked buyers to rate the top suppliers in 20 grocery categories. Here we reveal the 39 branded and own-label winners…
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NewsSHS puts Cuvana rum-flavoured beer under Dead Crow's wing
SHS Drinks is axing Cuvana rum-flavoured beer and is bringing the liquid under the wing of its Dead Crow brand…
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NewsIrish hit back at cattle trade stifling claims
Irish meat processors have hit back at allegations they are trying to undermine livestock marts…
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NewsFabulous Bakin' Boys MD reveals plans for future
NPD and marketing will be key to the future of Fabulous Bakin’ Boys, says the new head of the bakery business…
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NewsMorrisons and Bibby gear up to open third consolidation centre
Morrisons and Bibby Distribution are set to open their third joint primary consolidation centre…
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NewsReal Crisps supplier Manderley profits boosted by arson claim
An insurance payout after a devastating factory fire has given a multimillion pound boost to the Real Crisps maker…
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NewsHybrid labelling scheme wins over second wave of suppliers
The government has revealed that a second wave of suppliers have agreed to sign up to its new hybrid front-of-pack labelli…
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NewsPLMA trade show shines a light on UK upper tiers
Gone are the days when own label was just a cheaper, poorer-quality version of brands. Own-label prices are now higher than brands in four sectors (ready meals, light bulbs, snacks and cheese), up from three last year [IRI]. The shift is partly explained by deepening deals on brands, according to ...
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Analysis & FeaturesEl Niño weather phenomenon to return in 2014
Brace yourselves: El Niño looks like it’s on its way back…
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NewsBurton’s looks for NPD boost with £15m factory investment
Burton’s Biscuit Company is investing almost £15m in its manufacturing sites.
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NewsKerrygold sales lift Irish Dairy Board profits in 2013
Record sales and high prices helped lift profits at Kerrygold brand owner the Irish Dairy Board in 2013.
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NewsPeroni still popular in UK but Europe challenging for SABMiller
Brits’ continuing thirst for Peroni Nastro Azzurro helped drive SABMiller’s lager volumes in the UK up 5% in the year ending 31 March, the brewer reported today.
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NewsFabulous Bakin’ Boys bought by Daelmans Group
Baked goods supplier Fabulous Bakin’ Boys has been acquired by Dutch business Daelmans Group.
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NewsWeetabix not alone in feeling heat of discounters, says Unite
Suppliers increasingly see the rise of the discounters as a threat to their businesses, trade union leaders claim…
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NewsBacardi in hunt for new CEO as Edward Shirley retires
Bacardi is looking for a new CEO after announcing the retirement of boss Edward Shirley.
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NewsMajor fmcg brands reimagined by UK students
Students from across the UK have re-imagined some of the biggest fmcg brands for a new competition.