All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 24
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NewsCity snapshot: Virgin Wines celebrates ‘good’ Christmas
Virgin Wines UK has hailed a “good” Christmas and revealed a “significant” improvement in profitability during its first half. Plus, catering giant Compass has agreed a £475m deal to acquire hospitality firm CH&CO
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NewsMedia Bites 19 January: Sainsbury’s, Naked Wines
Sainsbury’s move to pull out of financial services as part of its latest strategy is the main story in focus in this morning’s papers.
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NewsInnocent losses soar as £200m factory needs more investment
Revenues declined by £15.6m – a 3.5% fall year on year – to £426.2m in the 12 months ended 31 December 2022, according to newly filed accounts
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NewsMedia Bites 18 January: Inflation
The surprise increase in inflation is the main focus in this morning’s papers.
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NewsRegal Food Products strengthens desserts portfolio with Love Handmade Cakes deal
Regal Food Products has continued its acquisition spree with the takeover of cake manufacturer Love Handmade Cakes
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NewsCity snapshot: Cigarettes and alcohol behind surprise jump in inflation
Rising alcohol and tobacco prices have contributed to an unexpected increase in the annual rate of inflation in December. Plus, Hotel Chocolat shareholders vote on Mars deal, Just Eat Takeaway and Wincanton issue trading updates and Gusbourne appoints a new boss
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NewsVegan and brewery distress sees deal volumes pick up in 2023, says Oghma
M&A activity in food & drink picked up in the final months of 2023 thanks to a combination of pent-up demand and distress in the plant-based and craft brewery sectors, according to a new report published this morning
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NewsMedia Bites 16 January: Ben & Jerry’s, Superdrug, fuel prices
Ben & Jerry’s has called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, in a move that risks reigniting tensions with parent company Unilever over the ice cream maker’s stance on Israeli policies
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NewsElla’s Kitchen parachutes in new boss as management team leave en masse
Will Howard left the company last week, part of a management team exodus since owner Hain Celestial introduced a global restructuring strategy at the end of 2023
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NewsFreja raises £2m from fmcg heavyweights and sport stars Harry Kane and Alistair Brownlee
Former Unilever boss Paul Polman and serial investor Giles Brook have backed the business, alongside Childs Farm founder Joanna Jensen and Kiddylicious founder Sally Preston
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NewsLDC-backed Bramble Foods bolts on The Bay Tree Food Co
Private equity-backed fine foods manufacturer Bramble Foods has added to its offering with the acquisition of The Bay Tree Food Co
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NewsM&A 'will ramp up in plant-based category’ in 2024
Consolidation in the plant-based category is expected to ramp up in 2024 as the difficulties facing the sector continue this year, according to a new survey
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NewsCity snapshot: Bakkavor major shareholder Baupost sells stake to US PE firm
Bakkavor has revealed major shareholder Baupost has sold its entire 20.1% stake in the listed prepared food manufacturer to US private equity firm Long Range Capital
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Analysis & FeaturesWhich grocery players hit the stock market jackpot in 2023?
In 2023, crises from Ukraine to the Middle East, plus the ongoing cost of living crisis, battered stocks. Who coped best and what will 2024 bring?
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NewsTDR Capital acquires controlling stake in Popeyes UK
Fast food chicken chain Popeyes UK is under new ownership as British private equity house TDR Capital increased its shareholding
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NewsMedia Bites 11 January: Sainsbury’s, Greggs, BrewDog
Trading updates from Sainsbury’s and Greggs dominate business headlines this morning, but BrewDog’s controversial move to drop new workers from the Real Living Wage also gained plenty of column inches
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NewsVFC Foods eyes more acquisitions as it aims to become ‘vegan Unilever’
Veganuary founder Matthew Glover will be taking a more hands-on role at the group this year
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s boosts volumes as Nectar Prices and Taste the Difference win over Christmas customers
Sainsbury’s has boosted food volumes by more than the wider grocery market over Christmas thanks to its Nectar Prices promotions and shoppers trading up to its Taste the Difference range. Plus, full-year trading updates from Greggs and Vimto maker Nichols
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NewsSt Pierre Groupe appoints Sarah Boddy as new boss
Boddy will take the reins from David Wagstaff, who has left the bakery supplier for ‘new ventures’
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NewsCranswick bolts on pork processor Froch Foods
Meat processor Cranswick has completed a bolt-on acquisition of Yorkshire-based bacon supplier Froch Foods to boost its capacity