Archive of all supplier articles – Page 9
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Comment & Opinion
International buying groups are a threat to UK grocery values
If UK suppliers were forced into centralised IBG agreements, our grocery industry would suffer, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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News
Nix & Kix seeking fresh investment months after crowd raise
Nix & Kix is looking for a buyer to inject fresh capital into the soft drinks challenger just months after raising additional cash from the crowd
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PerfectTed secures another £1m in Steven Bartlett partnership
PerfectTed has secured a fresh £1m in funding from Steven Bartlett as the Dragons’ Den star doubled down on his investment in the rapidly growing energy drink brand
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Foundation Earth announces EU backing to tackle eco scoring ‘wild west’
Foundation Earth said the move would provide the expertise needed to develop internationally recognised standards
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Tofoo Co benefits from demand for natural plant-based brands
The Tofoo Co has defied wider declines in meat alternatives as shoppers shun ultra-processed options in favour of more natural ingredients
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Paramount Retail Group expands into beer with Saltaire Brewery acquisition
The Yorkshire-headquartered group said it had identified Saltaire as a regional brand with ‘significant national and international growth potential’
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Illycaffè confident of further growth despite coffee price volatility
Illycaffè has boosted first-half profits as revenues increased in all its major markets and distribution channels, with the Italian coffee roaster keeping a tight control over costs
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‘Incredible new chapter’ as Newlat completes £700m Princes takeover
The combined group, which also includes Symington’s in the UK, will have a turnover of €2.8bn, a global network of 31 plants, 8,800 employees and more than 30 brands
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Hill Biscuits snapped up by Cerealto UK
The custard creams and bourbons maker has been sold to the UK arm of Spanish own label giant Cerealto to give long-standing private equity backer LDC an exit
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Gymkhana Fine Foods brings in senior management trio to lead retail expansion
Gymkhana Fine Foods has strengthened its senior leadership team with three experienced hires
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Irish trout producer Goatsbridge expands UK presence with Sainsbury’s listing
The Kilkenny-based producer has launched a hot smoked trout fillet line into the retailer
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Comment & Opinion
We need to scrutinise the ‘cost of business’ for challengers
Startups are spending tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of pounds just to elicit a response from buyers, says Thea Alexander, CEO at YF
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News
Princes back in the black as Newlat deal nears completion
Revenues edged down from £1.74bn to £1.71bn in the year to 31 March 2024 as volumes declined on the back of the group putting up prices, according to newly filed accounts
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Brand Growth Heroes ‘Mini MBA’ produces first graduates
The founders of 10 scaling fmcg challenger brands have graduated from the first-ever Brand Growth Heroes ‘Mini MBA’, led by Fiona Fitzpatrick in partnership with investment bank Alantra
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Bird flu risk lower for festive turkeys as supply pivots to crowns
Slaughterings are up significantly since February – pointing to moves by processors to even out supply across the year
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City snapshot: Heineken raises profit forecasts on 'solid' half
Top story Heineken has raised profits guidance for 2024 despite poor weather in Europe and currency challenges as volumes increased in the first half. Net revenues increased 6% to €14.8bn in the six months to June, mainly driven by growth of the Dutch brewer’s largest operating companies ...
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News
Aldi sells most free-range eggs of any UK supermarkets
The retailer overtook Tesco in the latest 12 week period, Kantar data shows
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Oatly upgrades growth forecasts as it makes ‘solid progress’
Revenues in the second quarter nudged up 3.2% to $202.2m, with “solid” volume growth in each of its divisions
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Whitworths returns to pre-tax profit as sales boom
Whitworths is looking ahead to “an exciting year” after the dried fruit and nuts brand bounced back into the black on the back of double-digit sales growth
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City News: Unilever shares soar as turnaround picks up pace
Investors ignored missed sales forecast at Unilever in favour of big beats to margin improvement targets to send shares at the Hellmann’s and Magnum supplier soaring to the top of the FTSE 100 on Thursday