Archive of all supplier articles – Page 37
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NewsFreshways continues bounceback with 435% leap in profits
Sales also climbed, by 3% to £359m, according to the supplier’s 2023 accounts
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NewsUS port strike effects on European producers could last for weeks, warns Filippo Berio
There is a ‘huge backlog of containers to get through the ports and delivered’, suppliers warn
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NewsPrime Time’s functional beer tempts crowdfunders after Waitrose debut
The raise values the company at £14m
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Comment & OpinionDoes ‘welfare-washing’ RSPCA Assured scheme need a rethink?
Another week, another crisis for the RSPCA Assured scheme
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NewsBirds Eye loses market share despite revenue boost
Birds Eye has faced stiff competition since brands began piling into frozen foods
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NewsWhittard back in profit as shoppers return to high street
The tea and coffee retailer saw turnover grow 8% in 2023
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NewsKP Snacks defies inflation to double profits in past three years
Pre-tax profits grew £30m last year as the company boosted margin
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NewsGenius Foods replaces CEO as turnaround continues
Adam Smart leaves the company after 18 months in the job
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NewsPepsiCo cuts sales outlook due to weakening demand
The fmcg giant saw volumes slip in the third quarter across most divisions
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NewsAlt-meat brand This losses continue as it pushes for profitability
Alt-meat producer This has reiterated its plan to hit profitability this year after failing to stem widening losses in its latest accounts
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Comment & OpinionA delay to EUDR is bad news for farmers and suppliers
A year-long wait on deforestation laws will be no benefit to smallholders, says Leo Bottrill, CEO and founder of MapHubs
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News‘Back to the future’ as volumes fall at big 50
Volumes at the world’s largest consumer packaged goods companies tumbled for the first time in a decade last year as battered consumers sought out cheaper options in the face of constant price increases
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NewsBart Ingredients improves losses as price rises pass through to retailers
Inflation has proved tough on the herbs and spices manufacturer, which made a second consecutive loss in 2023
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NewsSupermarkets stonewalling suppliers over CPI requests, claims adjudicator
New GCA report found more than 14% of suppliers claimed to have had products delisted without reasonable notice in the past year
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NewsHeck sausage rashers a hit with shoppers as product gains further listings
The products have now been brought under the core Heck brand, after initially targeting younger shoppers
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Analysis & FeaturesPembrokeshire Creamery: a new dawn for Welsh milk supply?
After a series of failures for the local market, Pembrokeshire Creamery wants to make sure Wales can again process its own supply. Big contracts and big capacity goals are in place
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Comment & OpinionWhy ‘green tax’ isn’t being watered down by Defra
Sunday Times report ahead of second Defra update is misinformed
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NewsNew estimates of EPR costs issued by Defra
In the case of each material, the higher estimated cost has reduced compared with earlier estimates in August
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NewsFentimans sinks into the red as sales lose fizz
The group swung from a £610k profit to pre-tax losses of £656k in the year ended 31 December 2023 as revenues sank 7.6% to £39m
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Analysis & FeaturesWho holds the power in UK dairy?
UK dairy has become ‘more polarised towards the bigger players’ over the past five years. Here’s a look at the 15 biggest and how they’ve risen to the top