Archive of all supplier articles – Page 51
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NewsABP acquisition of Scotbeef meat plants to face CMA probe
The Irish red meat giant announced the aquisition in mid-June
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NewsMeatless Farm European losses totalled €20m, new bankruptcy report reveals
Meatless Farm racked up losses of almost €20m (£17.1m) in just more than three years of operating in Europe, a new bankruptcy report in the Netherlands has revealed
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NewsEarth & Wheat declares ‘war on fruit waste’ with introduction of fruit boxes
The 5kg box includes variations of fruit such as apples, pears, oranges, satsumas, melons, passionfruit, kiwi, mangos, and nectarines and launches today
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NewsThe Cheeky Panda completes senior team with new hires
The Cheeky Panda has hired two new executives to complete its senior management team and ready the sustainable hygiene challenger for the next stage of growth.
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News2 Sisters firmly in the red amid supply chain woes
Turnover improvements were largely driven by inflation, said the business, which warned inflationary pressures had continued into 2023
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NewsLactalis launches Seriously Cheese Burgers
The latest NPD from the brand launched into Waitrose on 27 July and Tesco later this year
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NewsFood and drink companies ‘failing’ to tackle labour abuse risks
Fmcg businesses are failing to identify and prevent forced labour risks in their supply chains, human rights campaigners say
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy it’s so difficult for fmcg companies to exit Russia
Several fmcg companies have struggled to exit Russia following its invasion of Ukraine
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NewsPlant & Bean owed creditors £6m at time of administration
Failed meat alternative manufacturer Plant & Bean ran up losses of at least £7m in just two years of trading and owed creditors more than £6m when it collapsed earlier this year, new documents have revealed.
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NewsOatly shares collapse as plant-based brand drastically cuts growth forecasts
Oatly shares have crashed once again as the embattled plant-based group drastically cut its sales outlook for the year
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NewsFinnebrogue invests £2.8m to upgrade plant-based food factory
The investment in its vegan food production site in County Down, which opened in 2020, means the roof now has 2,846 solar panels
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Analysis & FeaturesExtended producer responsibility: industry reacts to delay to controversial packaging rules
As Defra confirmed extended producer responsibility delay, The Grocer rounds up the reaction from key figures in the industry
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NewsCity snapshot: Danone price hikes boost sales but Russia seizure triggers €200m hit
Danone has outperformed market expectations as it expanded margins and boosted revenues with price hikes at the expense of volumes. Plus, first-half results from Reckitt Benckiser, Nichols, British American Tobacco and Just Eat Takeaway. And Just Eat reports CFO resignation.
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NewsUnilever to comply with Russian conscription law deploying workers to Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s government has been pressuring foreign companies to engage with new conscription rules
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches own brand professional cleaning range
JJ said the new range was suitable for use across all industries including restaurants, hotels, schools and healthcare facilities
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NewsJDM Food Group to create international ‘flavour powerhouse’ in Henry Broch Foods merger
UK garlic and ginger specialist JDM Food Group has agreed a merger with US spice processor Henry Broch Foods to create an international ingredients group with combined revenues of close to £100m and more than 750 employees
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NewsFreshcut Foods snapped up by Flywheel Partners as Perwyn exits
Investment firm Flywheel Partners acquired a majority stake to provide former PE owner Perwyn with an exit
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NewsJLM Global Foods secures £7.5m financial support
Private label snack maker JLM Global Foods has secured a £7.5m financial package to support expansion plans
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes Tesco’s ‘Fit for Growth’ reset demand too much of suppliers?
Tesco says deflation in electricity and packaging costs means suppliers can help it drop prices. But critics say it is asking too much for too little
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NewsCity snapshot: Cranswick lifts outlook as inflation slows
Meat processor Cranswick has raised its annual financial expectations after a “strong” start to the year and signs inflation is starting to slow. Plus, Ocado settles long-running legal dispute with Norway’s AutoStore.