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Big Drop readies £450k crowdfunding round to fuel licence brewing model
Alcohol-free brewer Big Drop is getting ready to return to the crowd to support plans for further on-trade listings and to expand its licence brewing model internationally
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The Cheeky Panda plans for growth as it achieves profitability
Eco toilet paper challenger The Cheeky Panda has bounced back into the black and is in a “terrific position for growth” in 2024
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‘Ultra premium’ focus and overseas demand drives double-digit growth at Edrington
Edrington profits also saw a 6% uplift
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M&S poaches Kara Greatorex from Aldi and Jon Downes from Morrisons
Greatorex is to be M&S’s new chief commercial officer, while Downes will report to her as supply chain & commercial operations director
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Virgin Wines makes trio of senior leadership hires
The hires come as Virgin Wines makes progress on its turnaround strategy
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Iceland working with Mumsnet to launch new kids range
The Grocer understands that physical products are set to hit stores in early 2025
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M&S cuts chicken stocking densities in latest animal welfare commitment
The move takes the retailer closer to meeting the full requirements of the industry-wide Better Chicken Commitment
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Luna Daily secures funding from Unilever Ventures
The feminine hygiene brand has secured backing from Unilever’s venture capital arm to support an expansion of its product range
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Blakemore Retail to roll out ESLs across 130 more stores
Following a trial at 43 sites, the latest rollout will see over 570,000 ESLs, which can display messaging in black, white, yellow and red,
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Media Bites 3 July: Sainsbury’s, M&S, climate change
Sainsbury’s has said sales growth slowed in recent weeks as food inflation eased and consumers shopped “more cautiously”
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Redefine Meat launches plant-based steak into Ocado
This is the first time a plant-based flank steak will be available for consumers to buy and cook at home, after previously being reserved for restaurants
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City snapshot: Sainsbury’s named Grocer of the Year at Gold Awards 2024
Sainsbury’s has taken home the prestigious Grocer of the Year prize at the Grocer Gold Awards 2024
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C-store advertising also boosts brand sales in nearby supermarkets, Co-op finds
One retail media campaign for a global beer business generated a 12% brand sales increase in Co-op stores, but also drove a 3% uplift in surrounding supermarkets
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Food industry comes together on net zero transition plan
IGD is leading the industry-wide plan along with EY and Wrap
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M&S investing £38m in new stores in Bristol and Bath
The planned Bristol and Bath stores were announced today by CEO Stuart Machin in response to a shareholder question at the retailer’s AGM
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Calls for UN report on meat consumption impact to be retracted
The FAO’s flagship Pathways report on agrifood emissions has faced serious backlash
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Iceland’s digital chief David Devany to be Asda’s VP of e-commerce
Devany has been Iceland’s group chief customer, marketing and digital officer since 2020
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Carlsberg loses San Miguel licence to Budweiser
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company has been the exclusive brewer of San Miguel for more than 15 years
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Haribo boosts sales 24% as it wins record market share
Haribo has sweetened its top line as continued demand for its products pushed market share to a new record
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Waitrose beef supplier Dovecote Park enjoys strong growth in latest accounts
The North Yorkshire-based supplier saw profits almost double last year, while turnover rose by just under 15%