Archive of all supplier articles – Page 40
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NewsBirds Eye launches Mini Fish Fingers
The fish fingers will be available from March and are designed to tap into new meal occasions
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NewsThe Co-op completes switch to higher welfare fresh chicken
The retailer’s chicken will now carry the ’Space to to Thrive’ message, to signify its switch to lower stocking densities
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NewsVegan Food Group acquires Germany’s TofuTown
TofuTown generates annual revenues of €60m (£51m) and makes all-natural, organic tofu, plant-based spreads and meat alternatives in one of Europe’s largest vegan factories
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Analysis & FeaturesThe disability champions breaking down barriers
Representation of disability in the workplace is a big issue, with a ‘cultural shift’ necessary to ensure disabled workers are empowered. Who’s driving progress?
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NewsDriscoll’s strikes deal to acquire Australia’s Costa Group
US berry giant Driscoll’s has expanded its presence in Australia with the acquisition of Costa Group, a leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables in the country
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the Big 30 Wholesalers fear more suppliers will walk on by
Smaller wholesalers fear more suppliers will follow Diageo in stopping deliveries if they don’t meet minimum order quantities
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NewsCharlie Bigham’s growth slows as straitened shoppers buy less
Volumes were flat in the year ended 31 August 2023, compared with double-digit gains in the prior 12 months
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NewsWhitby Seafoods leads scampi industry sustainability agreement
Scampi fishermen in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland have agreed to adopt the Marine Stewardship Council’s new ‘In Transition to MSC’ programme
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NewsChicken ‘artificially cheap’ in supermarkets despite price hikes
Average prices rose by almost 15% last year but needed to increase further to safeguard the sector, producers have warned
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NewsPotato prices soar as poor weather affects supply
Core lines of maris piper potatoes across the major multiples saw rises of up to 22% in a month
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Promotional FeaturesWhy UK consumers are seeking quality chicken
With British shoppers seeking reassurance on the production transparency and provenance of their food, poultry suppliers are having to satisfy these high expectations. And Poland’s poultry industry believes it has a strong card to play.
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NewsNew dairy regulations and farmer protection could be adopted by other categories: NFU
The new regulations, laid before parliament on Wednesday, include the creation of a new adjudicator-type body
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NewsCity snapshot: Tate & Lyle hit by soft consumer demand in Q3
Tate & Lyle has reported a 4% drop in third-quarter revenues as softer consumer demand and customer de-stocking hit the ingredients supplier. Plus, C&C Group launches €15m share buyback programme
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Comment & OpinionSuppliers: survive the recession by mastering three trends
Retail media, artificial intelligence and sustainability: all demand a coherent strategy now, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsSunak promises annual food security review at NFU Conference
Rishi Sunak, as the first prime minister to speak at the conference since 2008, unveiled new plans to boost food security in the UK
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NewsGolden Acre Foods to complete £1m donation to environmental charity by 2024
Golden Acre started supporting the ocean preservation charity in 2021, with “a view to making a real difference” in its sustainability plans
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NewsFaace secures Dragons’ Den deal from trio of dragons
Founder Jasmine Wicks-Stephens walked away from the den with a combined £60k investment from Steven Bartlett, Peter Jones and Touker Suleyman
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Comment & OpinionUK farmers should follow their European peers and protest
Thousands of miles apart, angry farmers feel trapped in a system that crushes them, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsFirst Milk snaps up Dorset-based supplier BV Dairy
BV posted sales of just under £60m last year, with operating profits of £3.3m
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NewsThis preps crowdfunding campaign ahead of move to profitability
This is returning to the crowd for the final time ahead of a major funding round planned for later this year as it seeks to continuing supercharging growth and move into profitability