Archive of all supplier articles – Page 7
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NewsABP Food Group appoints new UK CEO
The new hire is currently managing director of the business’ Ireland and Poland operations but will take on the UK CEO position from the beginning of April
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WebinarsHow smart supply chains turn food waste into competitive advantage
Learn more from industry experts Wing Yip, Zest, Balloon One and Wrap as they outline how the latest tech is helping businesses reduce waste, save money and meet sustainability goals.
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NewsScotland’s largest ever salmon farm given ‘go-ahead’ despite opposition
Shetland Island Council gave the ‘go-ahead’ to Scottish Sea Farms’ £8m Fish Holm redevelopment at Yell Sound on 11 February, subject to conditions, despite significant opposition
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NewsWales gets DRS go-ahead for glass: the industry reacts
Reaction has been flooding in after the long-awaited decision from Westminster announced yesterday
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NewsASC‑certified seafood range expanded at Iceland
Having launched into stores on 10 February, the move builds on progress made last year, when the frozen food specialist increased its portfolio of own‑label ASC lines and set a target of surpassing 25 certified products by the end of 2026
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NewsWales given Internal Market go-ahead to include glass in deposit return scheme
The UK government today announced it had approved the Welsh government’s application under the Internal Market Act for devolved powers to push ahead with a breakaway DRS
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NewsDemand for Scottish salmon surges in China
According to HMRC data released on 12 February, Scottish salmon retained its crown as the UK’s top food export, with growth in China and the US particularly profound
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NewsCompassion in World Farming launches Sea Bass and Sea Bream Welfare Scorecard
Building on the back of its Salmon Welfare Scorecard, Compassion launched its first Sea Bass and Sea Bream Welfare Scorecard on Tuesday, in a bid to increase supply chain transparency
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NewsJohn West names new MD following departure of Mark Doherty
A new MD has been appointed, according to a Thai Union spokesperson, after Mark Doherty left the business ‘of his own accord’
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NewsEuro Food Brands in growth push after management buyout
Specialist distributor Euro Food Brands has undergone a management buyout and is poised to accelerate growth under new ownership
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NewsTreasury demanded Defra budget for ‘impossible’ full EPR recovery
Senior sources told The Grocer that Treasury bosses had been warned it was an ‘impossible task’ for EPR to balance the books in the first year
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NewsEPR: government ‘backtracks’ on plans for industry-run scheme
Sources told The Grocer the language from PackUK was a “major change in tone” compared with its message in the autumn
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NewsBettine looks to drive goats cheese growth with new look
The range includes the brand’s popular Goat’s Cheese Slices (rsp: £2.60/125g) and resealable Goat’s Cheese Pearls (rsp: £2.35/100g), which will be available in Waitrose, Ocado and independent cheese retailers, from 23 February
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NewsDuncan Farms expands Co-op partnership with major national rollout
The family-owned Scottish producer said it would supply Duncan’s Eggs to 152 stores across Scotland, marking a substantial increase from the current 23-store listing
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NewsHydrate Drinks Group leaves creditors £8.5m out of pocket
Hydrate Drinks Group burnt through more than £19m across numerous funding rounds dating back to 2020
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NewsJoybuy taps brands for direct supply ahead of launch next month
The online retailer has already established ‘dedicated brand pages’ on its site and app for brands
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NewsSpring secures growth funding to keep up with bone broth demand
Spring makes a range of premium, small-batch, all-natural bone broths and soups using ingredients sourced from high-welfare UK farms
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NewsOatly posts first-ever full year of profitability
CEO Jean-Christophe Flatin said hitting a profit for the year was a milestone but ‘not our destination’
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NewsAsda hits cage-free target on own-label eggs
All Asda-brand shell eggs are now produced in cage-free systems, with own-label products using cage-free eggs as well, fulfilling the commitments the retailer made in 2016 and 2019
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NewsNew fisheries management plans open for consultation, Defra says
Developed in collaboration with fishing industry stakeholders and running for 12 weeks until 5 May, they set out evidence-based policies and actions designed to protect fish stocks, support the fishing industry, and safeguard the welfare of coastal communities