Latest Headlines – Page 936
-
NewsMorrisons promotes Andy Atkinson to group commercial director
David Lepley will replace Gary Mills, who was leaving the business to pursue other interests, said Morrisons
-
NewsUnitas streamlines board to be ‘representative and nimble’
The new-look board has been designed to represent a cross-section of its members within retail, foodservice, on-trade and specialist sectors
-
NewsGoogle acquires retailer online inventory startup Pointy
Pointy builds websites for small and medium-sized stores, optimised to top search rankings
-
NewsUS hit Good Catch debuts plant-based tuna alternative in Tesco
The brand was developed by Wicked Kitchen founders Derek and Chad Sarno and plant-based food investor Chris Kerr
-
NewsKarma unveils plan to introduce 50 surplus food smart fridges to UK
The smart fridges – of which there are more than 30 in operation across Sweden and one in Paris – are filled with surplus and unsold food from either the store they are situated within or from wholesalers when placed in public place
-
NewsMüller hails cost-cutting success as it eyes return to profitability
The past 18 months had been ‘very difficult’ said CEO Patrick Müller, but it expected to move back to profitability over the next six months
-
NewsSainsbury’s trials supply tie-up with SimplyFresh
Sainsbury’s will supply the convenience operator with own-label and branded products
-
NewsGraze reveals plan to slash plastic packaging use by 80%
The snack maker intends to achieve its aim within the next two years
-
NewsABF Christmas sales rise on Sugar recovery
Associated British Foods revenues rose 4% over the crucial Christmas period due to a recovery of Sugar prices and strong Primark trading
-
NewsMedia Bites 16 Jan: Greggs/Just Eat, Tesco, Asda
Greggs picks Just Eat for UK-wide delivery service, Tesco’s Thai asset sale under threat from regulatory bodies and Asda prepared to roll-out a “sustainable” store.
-
NewsGreggs struggles to meet demand for vegan steak bake
Greggs has launched a ‘Locate a bake’ website where customers can find the nearest store stocking the item
-
NewsUnilever and Kellogg’s link with Asda for sustainability store trial
The move follows a call by Asda CEO Roger Burnley in October for suppliers to “take a step into the unknown” and speed up their reduction of plastic
-
NewsLakes Distillery to fast-track growth plans after latest multimillion-pound backing
The Cumbria-based distiller issued £4.3m of new equity to investment firm Comhar Capital to support ‘ambitious’ stock build growth and capital expenditure
-
NewsSimplyCook secures ‘top up’ £2m investment to drive growth
The fast-growing recipe kit supplier has raised £9m in funding since launching in 2014
-
NewsHolland & Barrett Christmas sales surge amid ongoing transformation programme
Sales rose 4.8% over the Christmas period, while online transactions were up 22% as the retailer’s digital transformation programme continues
-
NewsIrish agrifood exports rise 5% to hit record levels in 2019
Total agrifood exports reached €14.3bn in 2019, up 5% on 2018 levels, according to Bord Bia
-
NewsBeales victim of business rates overcharging, claims Colliers
Many struggling retailers have paid more than they should, the property agency said
-
NewsVegan startup changes product name after ‘violating’ parmesan PDO
I Am Nut OK’s ‘not cheese’ plant-based product was described as ‘counterfeit branding’ by the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium
-
NewsGreenyard Frozen taps government grant to partner with FareShare
Greenyard is utilising a £15m scheme launched by Defra last year to help redistribution organisations
-
NewsBooths reports successful Christmas with sales up 3.5%
Chairman and CEO Edwin Booth said “exceptional food and drink” contributed to the success