Archive of all supplier articles – Page 97
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NewsFruit supplier Jupiter Marketing collapses, leaving almost 100 jobless
Tim Bateson and Chris Pole from insolvency firm Interpath Advisory were appointed as joint administrators to Jupiter Marketing Ltd on 5 September 2022.
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NewsHesper Farm Dairy ceases trading as liquidators seek buyer
Yorkshire yogurt maker Hesper Farm Dairy has ceased trading in the face of spiralling costs.
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NewsThe Jolly Hog announces B Corp status in UK meat industry first
The certification means The Jolly Hog joins a growing group of companies who are focused on pursuing purpose as well as profit
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NewsPilgrim’s UK sees £16m loss but promises strong recovery
The pork giant reported significant inflation throughout the supply chain and lower pig prices meant results had been negatively impacted
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NewsEnergy prices a ‘complete disaster’ warns Barfoots boss as growers consider future
Growers have faced an up to 300% increase in energy prices, which is forcing many to consider their future in the sector
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NewsNew CO2 gas crisis could cost 2 Sisters £1m extra a week, Ranjit Singh Boparan warns
It comes as the UK’s main gas supplier CF Fertilisers announced plans to close its Billingham site last week
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Analysis & FeaturesCan more ‘wonky’ veg help drought-struck growers?
Growers – and Lidl – argue wonky veg ranges are not the answer
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NewsCheeky Panda puts flotation plan on hold as IPO activity slows
Sustainable tissue challenger Cheeky Panda has put its ambitions for a blockbuster £300m flotation on hold amid economic turmoil and a dramatic global slowdown in IPO activity.
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NewsOli Tec smart labelling system promises to slash food waste
Oli-Tec is in conversation with several supermarkets and suppliers in the UK and US to secure a large-scale trial of its technology
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NewsHunt’s Food Group steps in to rescue Tree of Life sister The Health Store from administration
Administrators at insolvency firm Interpath Advisory completed the sale of The Health Store brand and assets to the Dorset-headquartered group today
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WebinarsThe Grocer kicks off cost of living webinar series
The two webinars will look at the impact on brands and own label
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NewsPlanted secures £61m to scale clean label meat-free brand
Swiss foodtech startup Planted has closed one of the biggest-ever funding rounds in the meat alternatives category to boost production capacity and expand its range.
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NewsUK red meat exports hit record levels during first half of 2022
Total value sales were more than 18% higher than the previous, pre-pandemic record levels, said AHDB
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NewsBirds Eye expands frozen chicken lineup with new world cuisine range
The NPD will go on sale nationwide in Sainsbury’s from 19 September in two variants ‘inspired by the tastes of Italy and Mexico’
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NewsThe Collective launches new packaging in major brand refresh
The updated packaging will be implemented across the Gourmet, Dairy-free Gourmet and Natural ranges
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NewsMüller launches new packaging to cut 500 tonnes of plastic
Müller has converted 75% of its cream volume to rPET pots that are 100% recyclable and contain 82% recycled material
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NewsArla Foods reports strong first-half results, but warns of downturn ahead
Prices will continue to rise amid soaring on-farm inflation, the dairy co-op has warned
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Comment & OpinionQuorn deserves praise for making good on UniQuorns Badger blunder
Quorn and its agency made a daft mistake – but they acknowledged it quickly and put it right
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NewsArla presses on with sustainability drive despite price rises
Arla UK has announced a raft of new commitments including a switch to renewable energy by 2025 and ditching all virgin plastics by 2030
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NewsJBS and environmentalists trade blows again over slaughter numbers and deforestation
Fresh salvos follow April report accusing the Brazilian meat giant of huge emissions increase