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NewsGreencore acquisition and trading momentum impresses City
After its humbling retreat from the US earlier this year, the City is looking more favourably on Greencore again, encouraged by strategic acquisitions and improved trading momentum.
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NewsHesper Farm secures investment to pursue national listings
The Yorkshire-based business launched what it claimed to be the first Icelandic-style skyr yoghurt made in the UK from British milk in 2015
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NewsPremier Foods tipped to seek asset sales
The new management team at Premier Foods will be tasked with overseeing a sell-off of its key brands according to City sources, as the listed food group’s strategy shifts to generating shareholder returns through disposals.
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NewsQuinoa specialist Quinola Mothergrain looks to raise £1.5m
Ready-to-eat quinoa products specialist Quinola Mothergrain is hoping to raise £1.5m to expand listings and boost its international growth.
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NewsTap2Drop eyes ‘local shops’ as it launches service in London
The new on-demand takeaway and grocery ordering business has a similar model to Just Eat
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NewsABP Food Group hires Kerry’s Bob Carnell as UK CEO
Carnell replaces Tom Kirwan as boss of ABP UK
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NewsAmazon offers Fresh grocery delivery without subscription costs
The new option of paying per delivery is likely to appeal to more occasional and first-time Amazon Fresh users
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NewsEx-Tulip director Clare Bocking named commercial chief at DCS Group
Bocking will commence her new role with the Banbury-based business at the end of September
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NewsHeinz challenges Hellmann’s as Seriously Good mayo sales soar
Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise has grown nearly 25% to be worth roughly the same as the own label sector
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NewsUK meat supply could ‘grind to a halt’ if EU byproduct access lost
Failure by the government to achieve third country listed status means EU animal byproduct exports would not be allowed in a no-deal brexit
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NewsStartup 7NRG to roll out CBD sports nutrition drinks
Two powdered variants will be available from 7 October, aimed at people aged 18 to 35
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NewsBuckfast shifts into condiments with new barbecue sauce
Billed as ‘a beautiful, rich sauce’ ideal for dipping and glazing meat, Buckfast Sauce has rolled out into wholesalers north of the border
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NewsSaeeda Amin to join Young’s Seafood as new CFO
Amin previously held lead financial roles at McCain Foods, 2 Sisters and Bakkavor
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NewsSoft drinks sugar levy revenues swallowed up by Treasury review
Sugar levy was supposed to be ringfenced to support children’s health and to help tackle the obesity crisis in schools
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NewsCustoms pop-ups set to ease no-deal Brexit port delays
The checkpoints would house customs agents able to complete paperwork needed to get through Calais without long delays
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NewsCity snapshot: Sales slip at Greene King ahead of £2.7bn takeover
Greene King has reported a fall in like for like sales over the 18 weeks to 1 September ahead of a shareholder vote to approve its £2.7bn takeover.
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NewsMedia Bites 6 September: Alcohol taxes, Plant-based diets, Casino
Alcohol sold in supermarket should be taxed at a higher rate that booze sold in pubs to help cut problem drinking and benefit public health.
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NewsHandmade Cake Co attributes ‘strong growth’ to free-from focus
The Handmade Cake Co reported a “year of strong growth” as increased focus on free-from bakery products boosted annual sales
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NewsGrocemania seeking £50k to push London expansion
Delivery firm Grocemania is seeking to raise £50k from angel investors to support further expansion across London retailers and drive sales.
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NewsStartup Cheesies rolls into Whole Foods with snacking cheese trio
The brand is the creation of former Innocent employees David Folkman and Craig Jones