Buying & Supplying news – Page 5
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Nestlé to move Gatwick HQ and open London hub
‘We are reimagining our workplaces to create even more flexibility for employees,’ said Nestlé
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Dry January: alcohol-free beer brand Freestar sales soar 400%
Demand for the brand’s lager and IPA has rocketed this year as millions participate in Dry January
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Nestlé appoints Richard Watson as UK & Ireland CEO
Watson will replace Stefano Agostini as he steps into a new role as Nestlé’s head of confectionery for Europe
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Peanut butter brand ManiLife swaps out plastic packs for glass jars
According to ManiLife, the move was driven by consumer demand and the desire to build ‘a reusable packaging loop’
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Driscoll’s plans new varieties and more export opportunities to grow UK berry category
Russell Allwell, MD of Driscoll’s EMEA, said establishing its own operation in the UK was a ’great opportunity’
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Lucky Saint raises over £10m in ‘record-breaking’ Series A round
The funding round was led by consumer and technology growth investor Beringea and venture capital company JamJar Investments
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The Good Food Programme recruits cohort of healthier challenger brands
The incubator scheme aims to help 10 progressive food and drink startups to develop healthier products
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David Wagstaff made St Pierre MD as David Milner moves on following Grupo Bimbo sale
Wagstaff brings more than 30 years’ experience in the food and drink industry to the role
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Eco-friendly babycare brand Pura appoints Marnie Millard as chair
‘Sustainable, disruptive and growth businesses are where I like to work, and Pura ticks all the boxes,’ said Millard
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Branston appoints Jim Windle as new managing director
Windle has been promoted from financial director, a role he held from 2015
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Cooking sauce sales plummet as Brits avoid scratch cooking
Sales of ambient cooking sauces fell by 4.3% to £724.2m, while volumes plunged 10.1% in the 52 weeks ending 5 September 2022
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Montezuma’s installs branded bays in Waitrose ahead of Christmas
The ‘exciting and colourful’ in-store fixtures would ‘bring the world of Montezuma’s to many new shoppers’, said the brand
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Ukrainian food producers to have dedicated shelf in UK supermarkets
Ucare is also in talks with German discounter Aldi and US wholesaler Costco to roll out the scheme in their UK stores in the near future
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Branston following Heinz as prices of beans SKUs rocket
Research by The Grocer using Assosia data shows category leader Heinz isn’t the only baked beans brand getting dearer
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Morrisons rebrands full organic range in StormBrands team-up
The new branding is around the campaign “Let’s Eat Better Together” chosen in an attempt to move Morrisons organic to a more future-focussed perspective
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Boots adds HFSS-compliant snacks despite uncertainty
The retailer has confirmed it is rolling out a new fixture with 11 snack ranges from better-for-you brands
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Iceland partners with Del Monte to promote NHS Healthy Start on frozen fruit
Packs sold in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will carry a message saying: ‘Could you get this for free?’
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Online surplus grocer Motatos secures new funding boost
The money was raised through a directed new share issue to existing shareholders
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Premier Foods launches leftovers recipe hub to help tackle food waste
The ambient giant has created an online tool, which displays recipes based on food items commonly found at the back of people’s fridges
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Energy 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