All Ambient articles – Page 5
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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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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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Comment & Opinion£700m for Princes suggests the deal famine could be over
After plenty of twists and turns, Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi has secured a deal to sell its canned food giant Princes in a deal that augurs well for the long-awaited uptick in food and drink dealmaking to finally take hold
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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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NewsHeinz teams up with Richmond to launch co-branded Beanz with Sausages
Richmond was ‘the perfect partner to take these family mealtime staples to the next level’, said Heinz
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NewsSainsbury’s reduces Tony’s shelf price amid shrinkflation allegations
The previous 47g single-serve bars Sainsbury’s used to sell were replaced by 35g versions
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NewsRitz shrinks cracker packs by up to 30%, but prices remain the same
‘As a food producer, we are continuing to experience significantly higher input costs,’ said a spokeswoman
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Category ReportBread trends 2024: White bread becomes UPF villain
Sliced white bread has become the symbol of the growing ultra-processed foods debate. What impact has that had on sales? And how are brands fighting back?
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NewsJohn West promotes Kate Willoughby to commercial director
The position had previously been held by Mark Doherty, who was promoted to managing director of the tinned seafood brand in March
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NewsWaitrose partners with Ramsden International to export own label goods
The supermarket has plans to grow its international exports business by 10% this year
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Category ReportAmbient and canned trends 2024: Hanging in the balance
Brands are weighing up their future as the scales tip in favour of cheaper own-label cans. How can they win back thrifty shoppers?
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastic to paper: the next phase of the packaging revolution
Brands are debuting paper alternatives to plastic-based crisp packets, margarine tubs and sweet wrappers. But these innovations come with their own technical and cost implications. So how much progress are brands making and is a wider rollout imminent?
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NewsElla’s Kitchen loses share as cost-conscious families turn to own label
Ella’s Kitchen has seen its market share eroded as parents switched to cheaper own-label babyfood amid price sensitivity in the category
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NewsPrinces Group names Simon Harrison CEO as Cameron Mackintosh leaves
Harrison was appointed as deputy managing director for Princes in June last year
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NewsShaken Udder launches a range of protein milkshakes
The shakes contain 20g of protein and are available in chocolate and strawberry flavours
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NewsSurya Foods launches Greek-style mezze brand Trophi into Asda
The frozen range spans pastry snacks, gyros meal kits and kebabs
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NewsThe Sidemen partners with New World Foods to launch meat snacking range
The flavours in the range are inspired by the sauces available from The Sidemen’s chain of fried chicken shops
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Comment & OpinionWhat every startup needs to know before applying to Dragons’ Den
Before you’re even in the Den, you’re putting hours into the selection process, says Amelia Christie-Miller, founder of Bold Bean Co
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NewsValeo Foods secures €50m cash injection from Bain as turnaround begins
Valeo Foods has secured a €50m cash injection from private equity owner Bain Capital as a turnaround at the ambient giant gets underway
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NewsJohn West appoints Mark Doherty as new MD
Doherty was previously commercial director at the tinned fish giant but will now lead all John West entities