Archive of all supplier articles – Page 44
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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
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NewsThe Jolly Hog hails ‘record year’ as sausages sales outstrip rivals
The Bristol-based brand racked up £7.7m of retail sausage sales (including chicken) last year
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NewsSpacegoods secures £2.5m to supercharge functional mushrooms and nootropics blends
Wellness startup Spacegoods has closed a £2.5m seed round to accelerate growth of its functional mushrooms and nootropics range
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NewsLeadketty Farm ceases berry production citing lack of retail support
The farm had been run by the Corrigall family in Dunning for over 80 years but “a challenging period” has resulted in its closure
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NewsRSPCA Assured launches egg campaign ahead of Pancake Day
The campaign will run across YouTube, Instagram and Facebook to show RSPCA Assured eggs always come from well cared-for hens
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Category ReportVaping trends 2024: A post-disposables future?
The looming ban on disposables has made the £1.7bn category’s future unclear
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Comment & OpinionSuppliers must recognise the importance of wholesale
Wholesale is a thriving, creative and innovative channel that is being overlooked time and time again, says Jason Wouhra, CEO of Lioncroft Wholesale
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NewsEgg and poultry meat producers need more support, NFU warns
According to the survey, 24% of egg producers and 15% of chicken meat producers were either unlikely or unsure if they would still be producing beyond November 2025
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NewsJörd oat drink to be relaunched as Arla Jörd with packaging redesign
The plant-based brand will become an official Arla sub-brand this month and will see packaging updated to feature the Arla name