Archive of all news articles – Page 563
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Former Graze boss debuts hi-tech non-HFSS doughnuts brand Urban Legend
Anthony Fletcher said he wanted to solve the “clear problem” of high fat and sugar levels in sweet bakery
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City snapshot: Kerry Group sales and profits rise as foodservice rebounds
Kerry Group has reported a strong rise in revenues and profits in the first half of its financial year as it continues to shake-up its portfolio
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Media Bites 30 July: Morrisons, Arla, Diageo
M&G Investments has joined the growing list of big investors that have rallied against the sale of Morrisons to a Fortress-led consortium
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Fitbakes eyes retail expansion after hitting crowdfunding target
The business, founded by nutritionist Ella Rauen-Prestes in 2018, will use the money to help support a slated launch in 1,000 Tesco Express stores as part of its meal deal offering in the third quarter of 2021.
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Small Giants closes £400k funding round to bring insect snacking to the mainstream
Insect-based snacks start-up Small Giants has closed an investment round of more than £400,000 to supports its growth across the UK and Europe.
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Iceland adding recycling bins for soft plastic to Food Warehouse stores
The business plans to roll them out across The Food Warehouse’s estate of about 140 stores in the year ahead
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Wholesalers call for progress on access to £1.5bn business rates relief fund
Key legislation is awaiting its third reading in the House of Commons
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Lidl claims a billion pieces of plastic removed from stores
The one billion figure includes 24 million plastic trays and punnets removed from fruit & veg
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Griffith Foods expands UK presence with acquisition of The Flavourworks
Ingredients supplier The Flavourworks has been acquired by US product development group Griffith Foods for an undisclosed sum.
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Hyperama profits double after new software systems installed
Hyperama has invested £350k in the last 12 months on the implementation of three key software systems
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Kitwave targeting next acquisition in early 2022
This week the wholesaler posted its inaugural results as a listed company.
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Asda rolls out Deal Depot bulk buy concept to 10 more stores
Asda will also test a smaller selection of bulk buy items in a further five stores
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Sainsbury’s could reintroduce self-service checkout screens after customer criticism
Rivals such as Tesco, Asda and Aldi have decided to keep the protective screens between self-service tills
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Nominate your sustainable dairy heroes: deadline extended
The most sustainably minded people in UK dairy will be celebrated in The Grocer’s Dairymen supplement in September
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Poultry processors facing 20% drop in turkey volumes this Christmas
The British Poultry Council has warned the effects labour crisis will lead to fewer British turkey on shelves this Christmas
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Growers warn lack of clarity over R&D funding a threat to sector
Horticulture and potato growers are calling for clarity from government on what will replace AHDB’s services
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ACS calls for government to deliver on ‘Beating Crime’ report
The trade association has welcomed the recognition of the levels of violent crime retail workers have faced
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Unilever poised to launch Marmite drinks range
The move comes as Unilever has spent past months expanding its Marmite lineup
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Wine prices set to rise following poor harvests
New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc yield is down 30% on last year
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Rapid wine delivery service Wineapp plans European expansion
Currently orders are fulfilled from three dark stores providing coverage for most of London