All Direct to consumer (DTC) articles – Page 15
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NewsJoseph Heler boosts Eatlean operation with standalone HQ in Cheshire
It follows a surge in sales by the low fat, high protein dairy brand over the past year
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NewsCotteswold Dairy sees strong growth on back of lockdown jump in demand
The doorstep milk delivery specialist saw profits grow by almost 48% last year, latest accounts have shown
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NewsFarmers launch new beef grading system that promises greater meat quality
The Good Beef Project has already attracted 120 farmers and is in discussions with retailers over its adoption
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NewsDriver shortages and ‘pingdemic’ wreak havoc on doorstep deliveries
Müller’s Milk & More and fruit & veg box companies Oddbox and Pale Green Dot have had their supply chains disrupted
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NewsParsley Box boss Kevin Dorren confident in long-term growth of DTC model
Parsley Box CEO Kevin Dorren told The Grocer he is confident about the long-term viability of the DTC model in the face of investor scepticism.
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NewsWilliam Grant & Sons shifts into DTC with online spirits platform
Consumers will be able to buy from its spirits range including Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Grant’s and Hendrick’s Gin
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Promotional FeaturesHow DTC allows fmcg brands to feed their consumer obsession
DTC routes to market have been a big feature of the Covid-19 pandemic, as consumers sought to stay away from shops. For food and drink brands there are many opportunities waiting to be taken.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Parsley Box sales soar in H1 but board warns of slowdown as Covid restrictions end
Revenues at DTC meal delivery firm Parsley Box have soared following its IPO earlier this year as the pandemic continued to drive the number of customers using the service to record levels. However, its shares have tanked 20% this morning on worries over the long-term sustainability of the DTC model as Covid restrictions are fully lifted in the UK.
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NewsFarmdrop sinks further into the red despite soaring pandemic sales
Fresh produce delivery service Farmdrop lost a further £10m last year despite a spike in sales during the pandemic, leading its auditor to warn it requires significant funding to continue
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InterviewsHow Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu turned his belief in turmeric into a business
Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu found turmeric shots invaluable in recovery from a knee injury – and he’s turned his knowledge into a successful business
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Comment & OpinionHotel Chocolat made chocolate subscriptions work. So why not supermarkets?
The business is clearly aware of the dangers of becoming commoditised – and an exclusive Waitrose deal may just hit the right tone
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NewsOnline butcher Farmison opens first bricks and mortar store in Yorkshire
The upmarket butcher said its Cut by Farmison & Co store could serve as a template for future retail sites
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NewsHelloFresh makes first profit in UK amid rocketing demand
Meal kit giant HelloFresh made its first profit in the UK last year as booming sales during the pandemic led to increased profitability.
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NewsEarth & Wheat hunts for bakeries to join ‘wonky’ bread service
The delivery service is “looking to partner with environmentally conscious bakeries”
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Britain’s 50 fastest-growing food and drink companies beat the pandemic
Fast-growing food and beverage firms faced huge challenges during the pandemic, but while some have suffered many have thrived
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NewsKocktail drinks to crowdfunding success as it prepares for retail launch
Launched in September 2020 by Emil Stickland and Andrew Hutchinson, the business raised £167k in the Seedrs campaign, valuing it at just less than £1m.
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NewsFood & drink M&A activity ‘back with a vengeance’ in 2021
Deal activity has roared back “with a vengeance” during 2021 as big fmcg players added in-demand plant-based and DTC brands to their portfolio.
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NewsGrubby raises £800k to expand plant-based recipe kit offering
Founded by Martin Holden-White last year, Grubby is poised to take advantage of growing demand for meal kits, food delivery and plant-based.
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NewsBug flies past £300k crowdfunding target to launch insect recipe kits
Founded in 2018 by Leo Taylor and Aaron Thomas, Bug has ambitions to become the UK’s “go-to” brand for edible insects as it launches a range of recipe kits and insect packs.
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NewsHuel names Asos’ Lisa Marçais as commercial director
Marçais will take the lead on Huel’s international expansion