All news articles – Page 663
-
NewsBakeAway debuts dairy-free pancakes using oat milk
OaYeah will debut with two products made with oat milk: a six-pack of Original crepes and a four-pack of ‘American-style’ Fluffy pancakes
-
NewsDriscoll’s plans new varieties and more export opportunities to grow UK berry category
Russell Allwell, MD of Driscoll’s EMEA, said establishing its own operation in the UK was a ’great opportunity’
-
NewsWaitrose launches pre-filled food bank donation bags in 31 stores
The pre-packed grocery bags can be purchased by customers for donation during their shop
-
NewsTony Blake becomes third senior hire for Q Catering from KFF
He previously held senior positions at Brakes and most recently at KFF, where spent 18 years and led a number of business initiatives
-
NewsMedia Bites 4 January: Food prices, Aldi, Hotel Chocolat
Food prices rose by a record 13.3% in December, increasing fears that inflation may not fall as sharply in 2023 as central bankers and economists hope
-
NewsCity snapshot: Soaring prices deliver record Christmas supermarket sales
Spending in supermarkets has breached the £12bn barrier for the first time this Christmas thanks to soaring inflation, new Kantar figures have revealed. Plus, the BRC-NielsenIQ shop price index shows a new record for food inflation.
-
NewsSuperstores to benefit from £687m cut in business rates over three years
The tax cut, which derives from a government revaluation of properties for business rates purposes, will predominantly benefit the traditional big four supermarkets and Waitrose, according to real estate advisers Altus Group
-
NewsLegal challenge threatening deposit return scheme launch gets go-ahead
The Scottish Court of Session last week gave permission for a case brought by convenience store owner Abdul Majid
-
NewsArla launches new Protein Puddings to meet growing protein market
The new range launches in Sainsbury’s from 4 January with a supporting £1 promotion for three weeks
-
NewsMüller launches new Müllerlight campaign for January 2023
The campaign launched on 2 January and includes print and out-of-home advertising, point of sale, radio and PR
-
NewsUnited Wholesale Grocers pre-tax profits slump by 28% despite increased turnover
UWG said the decreased profits could be attributed to lower margin rates, due to a continuous review of its pricing and promotional strategies
-
NewsFilco upgrades EPoS system with Henderson Technology
The installation of the EdgePoS platform, which took seven weeks to complete late last year, will give Filco full control of its nine stores from one central location, helping to simplify processes such as ordering and stock control
-
NewsMorrisons slashes price of 130 Savers range products
Over 50% of Morrisons’ 263 Savers products have been cut in price, including bacon, cooked chicken, cheese, fruit & veg and potatoes
-
NewsWilliam Reed snaps up Retail Week and World Retail Congress from Ascential plc
It follows William Reed’s acquisitions of The London Coffee Festival and Rethink events businesses
-
NewsMedia Bites 3 January: Hospitality, footfall, shop closures
All the retail and fmcg news from the last few days as 2023 gets underway.
-
NewsCity snapshot: Aldi festive sales surge 26% to record high
Sales at Aldi through December jumped by 26% to a record high of £1.4bn as Christmas trading was boosted by the World Cup. Plus, Hotel Chocolat agrees new Japanese partnership and post-Christmas footfall rises.
-
NewsLucky Saint raises over £10m in ‘record-breaking’ Series A round
The funding round was led by consumer and technology growth investor Beringea and venture capital company JamJar Investments
-
NewsSqueaky Bean adds duo of chicken-style pieces for cooking
The pieces, which are made with wheat and pea protein, are low in saturated fat, making them ‘a great option for health-conscious consumers’, said the brand
-
NewsQuorn launches new marketing campaign for 2023
The campaign launched on 1 January and is set to reach millions of consumers across multiple platforms
-
NewsSalmon brand Mowi to sponsor new ITV Gordon Ramsay show Next Level Chef
The salmon brand has invested in the TV show to grow its place as a fish brand and inspire UK consumers to cook with Scottish salmon