Latest Headlines – Page 1014
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NewsNestlé claims ‘world first’ with plant-based coffee mixes
It has launched three variants – Coconut Latte, Almond Latte and Oat Latte
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NewsCurious Brewery mounts major revamp and plans swathe of new drinks
The brewer, which last month kicked off production at a new brewery in Ashford, Kent, is rebranding its core range
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NewsGeoff Bradman leaves commercial director role at Westons
Bradman was promoted from head of sales to commercial director in 2015, credited with having increased the company’s turnover by 40% and upped its market share
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NewsCity snapshot: CCEP shrugs off poor weather to post first half growth
Coca-Cola European Partners has posted a “good” rise in first half sales volumes, revenues and profits despite poor weather in the second quarter of the year. Plus, first half trading updates from Coca-Cola European Partners, Kerry Group and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 8 Aug: Diageo, Pizza Express, Brexit/Exports
A boom in the number of teetotalers and health-conscious drinkers has prompted Diageo to take a majority stake in non-alcoholic spirits brand Seedlip.
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NewsLidl claims UK first with reusable bags for loose fruit & veg
The new bags are on sale in Lidl stores nationwide from today, as an alternative option to single-use plastic fruit & veg bags
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NewsNumber of food & drinks suppliers in ‘distress’ grows amid economic slowdown
The number of food & drinks manufacturers in financial distress has increased by a further 3%, as Brexit uncertainty and weak consumer spending took its toll
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NewsAston Manor profits plunge despite sales increase as exceptional costs hit
Profits have tumbled at cider producer Aston Manor despite sales rising 5% in the first year of ownership under French co-operative Agrial as one-off costs hit the bottom line.
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NewsDiageo swoops for a majority stake in Seedlip
The deal – completed for an undislosed amount – follows Diageo’s minority investment in Seedlip in 2016
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NewsFDF calls for relaxation of rules to aid no-deal planning
Competition lawyers are not expecting the government to allow a relaxation of the rules
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NewsNew Co-op TV ad gets in the swim on marine pollution
The Co-op replaced plastic bags with compostable versions last September in 1,000 stores
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NewsCo-op paves way for nationwide online shopping rollout
The convenience retailer is increasingly working with specialist fulfilment firms that link its software with that of a network of courier companies
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NewsAndrew Walker steps down as chief executive of Eat
Chief finance officer Mike Rainer will assume the role of managing director
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NewsAdvertising Association urges rethink on new HFSS restrictions
Recommendations contained within the government’s childhood obesity strategy include banning HFSS commercials for both TV
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NewsDanone launches new Activia yoghurt smoothies
The drinks are packed with fruit & veg and offer shoppers the added benefit of including one of their 5 a day
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NewsCampaign groups call for ‘calorie tax’ on high-fat foods
The organisations claim fat is a bigger contributor to calories in the diet than sugar
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NewsStart-up Trip launches ‘higher than average’ CBD content drinks
It has rolled out three flavours – Elderflower Mint, Peach Ginger and Cold Brew Coffee – in 250ml cans.
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NewsKerry revamps Pure dairy-free spreads range
The brand has also expanded its offering with the launch of a new baking product
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NewsCity snapshot: Applegreen agrees $38m Connecticut plazas deal
Applegreen has further expanded in the US with the 40% acquisition of 23 highway services plazas in Connecticut for $37.6m. Plus, second quarter net sales rise 1.5% at Ahold Delhaize after a strike hits headline revenues and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 7 Aug: FDF/Brexit, Diageo, AB InBev
The Food and Drink Federation has asked the government to waive aspects of competition law to enable businesses to co-ordinate and direct supplies with each other in the case of a no-deal Brexit scenario