Archive of all Pladis articles – Page 3
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NewsMcVitie’s launches non-HFSS version of Rich Tea biscuits
The NPD contained 30% less sugar while retaining the ‘crisp, golden and richly flavoured biscuit that shoppers know and love’ said McVitie’s
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NewsMcVitie’s owner Pladis to restructure Manchester factory with 156 jobs at risk
Pladis said the factory’s operating model was “no longer sustainable and must be addressed”
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NewsPladis appoints Aslı Özen Turhan as chief marketing officer
She will take the place of Caroline Hipperson, who has been appointed as VP of business development for the global organisation
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NewsMcVitie’s adds salted caramel flavour to its Club biscuit line-up
‘Salted caramel has become a hugely popular flavour over recent years, so we just couldn’t resist’, said the brand
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NewsBN biscuits return after four years away
The biscuits – which relaunched via Asda this week – had ‘a place in many British shoppers’ hearts’, said McVitie’s
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NewsMcVitie’s enters bagged treats with new Blissfuls biscuit brand
They will roll out in 228g sharing packs, which the brand said recognised “the important role biscuits play in social connection”
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NewsCity snapshot: Store openings drive sales increase for Poundland owner Pepco Group
Poundland owner Pepco Group has grown its full year revenues by almost 20% as significant store expansion and like-for-like sales growth despite the Covid pandemic boosted performance. Plus, boar shake-up at British Honey Co and VAT changes hit growth at Domino’s.
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NewsPladis launches ‘lighter’ Mini Cheddars Crunchlets in two flavours
The new, lighter, crunchier format would help retailers ‘unlock incremental sales in popular consumption occasions’, said Pladis
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NewsFDF signs raft of food & drink players up to Action on Fibre initiative
Backed by General Mills, Premier Foods, Nestlé, Pladis and more, the initiative would make high-fibre diets ‘more appealing, normal and easy for the population’, said the FDF
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NewsCity snapshot: McBride issues profits warning on rising costs
Household goods manufacturer McBride has slashed its earnings expectations by up to 65% as mounting input and transportation costs hit its bottom line.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy private equity wants to take UK food and drink assets off the shelf
As the bidding war for Morrisons heats up, which other grocery retailers and suppliers could be vulnerable to private equity approaches?
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever warns over rising costs despite strong growth
Unilever has posted stronger than expected second quarter underlying sales growth of 5%, but warned mounting cost inflation will hit margin growth
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NewsPladis relaunches Carr’s biscuits brand with new look and SKUs
The redesign features a brand-new logo playing up Carr’s Cumbrian heritage
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NewsCity snapshot: UK consumer confidence holds firm in June
UK consumer confidence remained at its highest post-pandemic level during June, although concerns over rising inflation have affected sentiment over the country’s economic prospects.
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NewsMcVitie’s adds chocolate cherry biscuits to V.I.Bs lineup
It comes as consumers aged 16-35 are ‘looking for more flavour innovation’ in the sweet baked goods category, claimed McVitie’s
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NewsCity Snapshot: Just Eat Takeaway.com ties up £5.8bn Grubhub acquisition
Just Eat Takeaway.com has announced this morning it has finally completed the US$7.3bn (£5.75bn) deal to acquire Grubhub US food delivery rival Grubhub
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NewsCity snapshot: Wine sales surge at Chapel Down but sale of Curious Drinks hits profits
English wine maker Chapel Down shrugged off widespread closures in the off-trade to grow sales volumes 38% last year, but group results were hit by the weaker performance of its demerged beer and cider arm Curious Drinks.
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NewsCity snapshot: Deliveroo orders soar in first quarter ahead of 2021 slowdown
Newly listed Deliveroo has posted a 130% jump in first quarter turnover, but the delivery giant pointed to dramatic slowdown for the rest of the year. Plus Naked Wines’ sales soar on US growth and THG posts £482m loss despite strong growth.
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NewsMini Cheddars launches flavours inspired by regions of Britain
The brand has also played with its logo for the new SKUs, swapping ‘Mini Cheddars’ for ‘Wee Cheddars’ and ‘Cheddars Bach’ respectively
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NewsCity Snapshot: Ontario Teachers explores £360m Burton’s Biscuits sale
Jammie Dodgers and Wagon Wheels maker Burton’s Biscuits is being put up for sale. Plus, Pets at Home raises profit forecast and all the rest of the latest news from the City.