All articles by Guy Montague-Jones – Page 16
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InterviewsPatrick Coveney on Horsegate, Starbucks and relief over Northern
After Greencore was (unfairly) dragged into Horsegate, ready meal sales nosedived, but the picture is improving. Besides, …
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NewsWaitrose shakes up its retail services division
Waitrose has axed almost 100 jobs in a shakeup of its retail services division…
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NewsFrench sugar giant Tereos ups the ante as UK prices tumble
Suppliers have welcomed an injection of ‘much-needed competition in the UK sugar market’ from across the Channel…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs food price inflation set to drop further?
After a hot and bountiful summer in the UK and abroad, commodity costs are tumbling and food retail inflation looks set to follow suit.
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NewsWaitrose enjoys growth in north and south as sales climb 6.9%
Waitrose has defied the flat grocery market to report a 6.9% increase in half-year like-for-like sales.
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NewsOcado sales jump 16.4% as basket size grows
Ocado has reported a 16.4% increase in third-quarter sales year-on-year to £189.2m.
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NewsWhitworths sold to Equistone in £90m deal
European Capital has sold Whitworths to private equity firm Equistone in a £90m deal.
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Comment & OpinionSuntory gulps Ribena
GSK’s £1.35bn sale of Lucozade and Ribena to Suntory is impressive not just for its size but also its speed…
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NewsMartin Nederhoed is new McBride chief commercial officer
McBride has hired Martin Nederhoed as chief commercial officer and rejigged the responsibilities of the CEO and CFO…
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NewsTwo senior directors leave as Heinz shakes up UK & Ireland team
Two senior directors have left Heinz as part of a major shake-up of the business…
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NewsPremier Foods share price booms amid Hovis sale rumours
The share price of Premier Foods has more than doubled since the start of July…
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Analysis & FeaturesBurton's forecasts a bright future as bidders are sought
Maryland growth key to attracting buyers for £350m biscuit maker…
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda and Sainsbury's take lead in August price inflation fight
After spiking in June, price inflation at the top five supermarkets is tapering off…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill protein give dairy the green light?
As hybrid labelling looms, dairy is looking to boost its health appeal by playing the protein card. Will it work?
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NewsGSK promotes Mark Langley to head up Horlicks and Maxinutrition
GSK has promoted Maxinutrition boss Mark Langley to general manager of nutrition…
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NewsDragons' Den reject Gousto seals £1m food industry investment
Dragons’ Den reject Gousto has lined up more than £1m in funding from leading figures in the food industry…
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NewsJammie Dodger maker Burton’s Biscuits put up for sale
Burton’s Biscuit Company is being put up for sale with a price tag of about £350m.
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Comment & OpinionBurton's Biscuits looks for a bite
Private equity has dominated food industry auctions so far this year, and the sale of Burton’s Biscuit Company is unlikely to be any different…
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NewsMorrisons and Ocado offer cashback to Halifax customers
Halifax customers will start receiving cashback on their Morrisons and Ocado shops from September.
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NewsImperial Leather flags up heritage with makeover
PZ Cussons has given Imperial Leather a regal makeover to underline the brand’s long history…