Latest Headlines – Page 8
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Allplants secures further investment as it closes in on profit
Allplants has raised an additional seven-figure sum as the vegan frozen ready meal maker continues its drive for profitability
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Tidal Rum returns to the crowd to help scale premium craft brand
Shorts Boy Distillery – founded by Harry Coulthard and Ben Clyde-Smith – launched the rum brand in 2019
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Analysis and Features
Why has Carlsberg tabled a £3bn bid for Britvic, and why was it knocked back?
The Danish brewer’s bid has set Britvic shares racing. But who stands to benefit most from a potential pairing?
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Supreme acquires Clearly Drinks in £15m deal to broaden offering
Vape supplier Supreme has diversified its offering with the £15m acquisition of Clearly Drinks
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Range Preview
Preview the new sandwiches and salads in Tesco’s meal deal
Tesco is giving its popular meal deal a significant overhaul, with a refreshed range set to hit stores from this week
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Nesquik in recipe u-turn after shoppers complain of unappealing ‘sludge’
The brand swapped out maltodextrin for rice flavour, but the move has been unpopular with shoppers
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Comment and Opinion
More woe for the fresh produce sector as cleanliness continues to challenge
As the weather warms and Brits get ready to up their intake of fresh salads, more food safety concern has hit the sector
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Quorn and meat-blended products on menus ‘by end of the year’
The meat-free giant said the move would help reduce overall meat consumption
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Samworth Brothers promotes from within as CEO Hugo Mahoney steps down
Samworth Brothers has parted ways with CEO Hugo Mahoney and promoted a new boss from within its ranks of current executives, The Grocer can reveal
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Popeyes UK to open first Northern Irish restaurant
The chain has confirmed it is on track to more than double its estate in 2024
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A third of fast food meals ‘contain double recommended calories’
Analysis of out-of-home dining Nesta found common meals from fast food outlets had an average calorie content of 1,121
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Analysis and Features
How fmcg is celebrating Pride Month 2024
Major grocery players like HelloFresh, Co-op, Britvic, Sysco GB and Tesco are demonstrating their commitment to Pride this month
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Biotiful launches kefir overnight oats range
The range is available in Mixed Berry and Spiced Fruit variants and contains no artificial ingredients or added sugar
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Comment and Opinion
The art of marketing the little (more expensive) luxuries to grocery shoppers
In uncertain economic times like today, the ‘lipstick effect’ often takes hold
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Aston University appoints Lioncroft Wholesale CEO as chancellor
Dr Wouhra has been recognised for his contribution to business and leadership in the region
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Hip Pop hires Britvic sales executive to complete senior leadership team
The team is headed up by Hip Pop CEO Graham Beales
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Media Bites 24 June: Britvic/Carlsberg, retail sales, Getir
Carlsberg is understood to be preparing to put a third bid for Britvic on the table
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City snapshot: Carlsberg receives Pepsi blessing for Britvic takeover
PepsiCo has given Danish brewer Carlsberg the go-ahead to continue its pursuit of soft drinks group Britvic. Plus, vaping group Supreme snaps up soft drinks group Clearly Drinks for £15m and THG issues trading update ahead of AGM
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Analysis and Features
Cute delivery drivers and shrinkflation: June in grocery on social media
Slicing through the buzz of social media to see what’s happening in the world of grocery
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Analysis and Features
Britain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands 2024: The top 100
Britain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands is The Grocer’s annual ranking of the biggest booze brands in the UK by value and volume