All The Grocer articles in 25 May 2024
Previous issues.
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NewsTrip snaps up two former Britvic employees as first c-suite hires
Trip said it was ‘expanding its c-suite to prepare the brand for its next stage of growth’
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NewsFuel10k founder Barney Mauleverer launches £10k Future of Food competition
The fmcg entrepreneur said the Future of Food event planned for November would be a cross between Dragons’ Den, TedX Talks and the Model UN
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NewsWho Gives a Crap sees profits rise on demand for sustainable range
Profits have soared at Who Gives a Crap as a growing number of environmentally conscious consumers opt to switch toilet paper for more sustainable alternatives
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NewsWall’s adds All Day Breakfast pastries to tap on-the-go occasions
The range comprises All Day Breakfast Scotch Egg, All Day Breakfast Jumbo Roll and All Day Breakfast Slice
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NewsHellmann’s targets flexitarians with plant-based mayo revamp
It has rebranded its Vegan Mayo as Plant Based Mayo and reformulated it
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NewsHeinz faces coeliac boycott calls for Richmond sausage switch
The recipe change to Beanz with Sausages has meant they now contain wheat rusk and wheat starch
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NewsSymington’s profits surge but uncertainty arises over CEO departure
Alongside the latest accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023, filings at Companies House also showed CEO Christian Boulter is no longer a director at the company
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NewsBulk shapes up for more growth following record year
An increase in the popularity of strength training has lifted DTC nutrition brand Bulk to a record performance as revenues jumped 30% to £123.1m in 2023
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NewsOld El Paso launches Street Vibes range to lure pre-family shoppers
The range targets a ‘younger demographic through the fun flavours and format’
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail footfall sees biggest bounce back since 2021
Footfall in UK retail destinations saw the strongest rise since 2021 as shoppers returned to the high street
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NewsMedia Bites 30 May: Boots, loyalty cards, M&S
Profits at UK pharmacy chain Boots soared last year, driven by beauty sales and more shoppers visiting its stores
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NewsGousto returns to the black as it prioritises profits over growth
Revenues were almost flat year on year in 2023, nudging up by 1% to £308m as the recipe kit business turned off the tap for customer acquisition to focus on retention and save money
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NewsHain Celestial promotes Chris Jenkins to global head of impact
Jenkins will oversee Hain’s global impact strategy, which prioritises building purpose-driven brands across its portfolio
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NewsBear launches £2m crowdfunding round to expand coffee chain nationally
Schoolfriends Craig Bunting and Michael Thorley founded the business in 2014 and opened the first Bear site in their hometown of Uttoxeter in 2016
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NewsValeo Foods hits the acquisition trail once again with takeover of Dal Colle
Valeo Foods Group is back on the acquisition trail with a deal to buy Italian bakery producer Dal Colle as the ambient giant looks to build a platform across Europe
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NewsNomad Foods hires new CFO to succeed Samy Zekhout
Frozen food giant Nomad Foods has appointed Ruben Baldew as chief financial officer to succeed Samy Zekhout, who is leaving to explore new opportunities
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NewsCity snapshot: Profits tumble at Pets at Home despite sales growth
Profits have fallen at Pets at Home despite revenues growing at the petcare retailer, but the group still held its forecast for the new financial year
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NewsMelrose & Morgan appoints liquidators and closes north London sites
‘It is with huge regret that we have to advise you that the company is not in a position to continue trading,’ states an email sent to employees
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Category ReportRice, pulses & noodles trends 2024: Oodles of noodles
Convenience, affordability and a growing appetite for Asian food are driving gains for noodles. How are suppliers capitalising?
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Category ReportButters & spreads trends 2024: The rise of posh butter
With chef-made butters going viral on social media, can the craze for premium penetrate retail? And how is the butter renaissance affecting spreads?