Buying & Supplying news – Page 39
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NewsFSB claims to have found 'alarming' evidence of supply chain bullying
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has uncovered further “alarming” evidence of supply chain bullying just days after Premier Foods agreed to rethink its controversial “pay-to-stay” programme.
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NewsRetailers and suppliers could be hit up to £100,000 for Food Information Regulation breaches
Breach of the Food Information Regulation (FIR) which comes into force on Saturday could cost retailers and suppliers £100,000 for each affected product, a private label specialist has warned.
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NewsWelsh packaging has 'commercial value', finds research
Using Welsh language on packaging can give suppliers a competitive advantage in Wales…
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NewsFewer consumers regard organic food as 'expensive'
The proportion of shoppers who consider organic food ‘expensive’ has dropped, according to the Organic Trade Board…
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News73% of consumers to shop around for festive food and drink this year
Just over a quarter of shoppers are planning a big Christmas food shop this year despite spending on festive food and drink set to top £20bn.
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NewsUnited Biscuits to axe 200 jobs at McVitie's plant
United Biscuits is to cut more than 200 jobs at its McVitie’s factory in Glasgow.
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NewsMorrisons pilots its first standalone halal meat counter
Morrisons is to pilot its first standalone halal meat counter…
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NewsFarms and meat processors bear brunt of supermarket pressure
The UK agriculture and meat industries are feeling the brunt of pressure from supermarkets as insolvencies in the UK food …
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NewsDurex creates 'world's first' dual-screen TV ad
Durex has claimed a world first with a ‘synchronised dual screen’ campaign that allows viewers to see characters from its new TV ad ‘behind closed doors’ on their mobile or tablet.
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NewsUK fmcg sales growth slowest in Western Europe according to Nielsen
Slowing inflation has taken its toll on sales growth of FMCG goods in the UK – the hardest hit of the five major Western European markets.
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NewsSupermarkets to 'cover up' newspaper front pages
Tesco and Waitrose are to cover up newspaper front pages in response to concerns about children being exposed to ‘unsuitable’ content.
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NewsSainsbury's still searching for filled pasta supplier
Sainsbury’s is still not stocking own label fresh filled pasta…
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NewsThe Low Sodium Sea Salt Company agrees Malaysian joint-venture
A company behind a low-sodium alternative to salt said it is bemused as to why UK supermarkets have given it a wide berth whereas Malaysians have lapped it up.
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NewsTesco to provide new training for staff on responsible trading
Tesco is to provide new training for all staff on responsible trading, in the wake of the scandal over the £263m black hole in its accounts.
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NewsWarren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway acquires Duracell from P&G
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is to acquire battery business Duracell from Procter & Gamble.
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NewsAbergavenny aims to double its goats cheese production
Abergavenny Fine Food Company is aiming to more than double production of its goats cheese products…
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NewsFaccenda to buy duck supplier Cherry Valley Foods
Faccenda Foods is set to further extend its portfolio after agreeing to buy Lincolnshire-based Cherry Valley Farms’ duck processing business Cherry Valley Foods.
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NewsRecord £16.6m profits for Carr's Milling Industries
Carr’s Milling Industries has posted record profits following the opening of a new mill last year.
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NewsSHS Sales and Marketing adds Vileda and Zip to its portfolio
Distributor SHS Sales and Marketing has added household brands Vileda and Zip to its portfolio…
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NewsMüller to acquire Dairy Crest dairies in £80m deal
Dairy Crest has agreed to sell its dairies operation to Müller UK & Ireland Group in a deal worth £80m.