All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 167
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Butcher’s Pet Care sales fall for first time since 2005
Sales at pet food maker Butcher’s Pet Care have declined for the first time in ten years but profits continue to soar.
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Yorkshire Poultry Products rescue deal saves 126 jobs
More than 120 jobs have been saved at a halal poultry processor after administrators at KPMG struck a rescue deal.
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US food and drink industry wary of UK future
The uncertainty of future trade arrangements with the EU is weighing more heavily on the US food and drink sector than any other, a report has found this week.
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UK food and drink makers must push harder into China - Leadsom
UK food and drinks suppliers should be doing more to trade with China as the UK gets set to begin the process of exiting the EU, Defra secretary told an export forum
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Beam Suntory acquires Sipsmith Gin ahead of global push for London craft brand
The maker of Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark has “ambitious” export plans for the brand
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Media Bites 16 December: Tesco, Heineken, Nestle, Rivington Biscuits, Just Eat
The Serious Fraud Office has told Tesco former group commercial director Kevin Grace that he will not face charges in its probe over a £326m hole in the UK retailer’s accounts. Plus, Heineken strikes a £400m deal for pub group Punch Taverns and Nestlé loses its EU trademark battle.
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City snapshot: Leadsom in China rallying cry to UK food and drink suppliers
UK food and drinks suppliers should be doing more to trade with China as the UK gets set to begin the process of exiting the EU, Defra secretary has told an export forum this week.
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Simple Simon pulled out of administration by DDC
The owner of Simple Simon Foods has reacquired the business out of administration
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Pasta panned as rice and noodles rise
Carbohydrates have become collateral damage for supermarkets
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Brexit and bad harvest hit oil prices
Much-needed growth has returned to the flagging oils category. But it’s largely been down to inflation
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Pink Panther wafer supplier Rivington Biscuits fails as Brexit bites
The own-label biscuit supplier behind the Pink Panther branded wafers has collapsed, with the loss of 99 jobs
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Tasties of Chester owner PK Food Concepts invests in growth
Losses have widened at foodservice supplier PK Food Concepts despite a healthy jump in revenues as investment in future growth and start-up costs in new operations dragged on the bottom line.
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Media Bites 14 December: Inflation, Kantar, Asahi, M&S, Argos
Inflation in the UK economy is in focus in this morning’s papers as figures from the ONS and Kantar Worldpanel show higher prices are on the way. Plus, Asahi tightens grip on European beer market and M&S chairman Robert Swannell retires.
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City snapshot: US food & drink businesses weigh up UK future
Almost 45% of US food and drink firms with a base in the UK are considering moving elsewhere in the EU as a result of Brexit, according to a report by Gowling WLG.
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Tollblend added to Lesaffre mix
Baking mix supplier LFL Tollblend has been acquired by French multinational yeast producer Lesaffre for an undisclosed sum.
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Ultimate Products appoints former Poundland boss Jim McCarthy as chairman
Former Poundland CEO Jim McCarthy has been appointed by Ultimate Products as chairman to help lead the consumer products group through a £100m IPO.
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Media Bites 13 December: C-stores, Asahi, Ultimate Products
Britain’s corner shops have contributed towards a record £299m investment in improvements in c-stores over the past three months.
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City snapshot: Supermarket sales hurt by Black Friday and Christmas price war
A rush on electronic bargains on Black Friday and Christmas promotions lowering supermarket prices even further pushed the grocery sector back in decline last month, according to Nielsen
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Media Bites 9 December: Ocado, food prices, McDonald's, Morrisons, Aldi
Ocado’s shrinking basket size in Q4 gets plenty of attention this morning, as does the new tax arrangements of McDonald’s. Plus, an open letter signed by 300 food and drink industry bodies warns the government of the threat of rising prices.
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Brexit cost hikes loom for Bart as its losses widen to £551k
Losses have widened at herb and spices brand Bart Ingredients despite another year of double-digit sales growth