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NewsAllplants enters administration as 65 staff made redundant
Frozen ready meal challenger Allplants has officially entered administration today, with 65 staff losing their jobs and investors facing losses of almost £70m
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NewsLittle Freddie babyfood pouches fail WHO sugar standard, despite claims
Little Freddie babyfood pouches fail to meet World Health Organization standards for on-pack sugar labelling, despite the brand claiming it is “always” reflective of the body’s guidelines.
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NewsAllplants seeks a buyer to save plant-based brand from collapse
Plant-based ready meal maker Allplants is teetering on the edge of collapse and is working with insolvency advisors to explore all options for the brand’s survival
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NewsBakers union BFAWU ‘furious’ at Morrisons proposal to close Rathbones
The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union said the decision was ‘beyond disappointing’ and added even more jobs in the supply chain, as well as agency workers, would be impacted
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NewsThree-Sixty Aquaculture raises £3.5m for UK’s first sushi prawn farm
The business has developed the UK’s only indoor prawn farm with sales to commence in 2025
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NewsCity snapshot: Lidl swings back to profit as shoppers switch from rivals
Lidl has bounced back into the black in the UK as shoppers switched more than £500m of spending to the disctounter from rival supermarkets. Plus, annual results from Britvic, UK inflation jumps by more than expected and Gusbourne partners with Enotria&Coe
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NewsSpring Food secures £100k to capitalise on rise of bone broth
The Essex-based business, which launched in 2017, makes a range of almost 30 bone broth products sold online and through its network of partners
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NewsLittle Freddie babyfood pouches contain almost double advertised sugar levels
Little Freddie babyfood pouches have been found to contain higher levels of sugar than stated on pack labelling, with some products having almost double the amount of sugar listed in the nutritional information
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NewsBudget tax raid ‘not significant for us’, says Premier Foods CEO
Premier has estimated the cost of the changes and says ‘it’s not a huge number’
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NewsCity snapshot: Premier Foods boosted as shoppers switch back to brands
Premier Foods has grown first-half sales supported by double-digit volume growth as consumers switched back to brands. Plus, annual results at WH Smith and interims at B&M Bargains
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NewsSamworth Brothers puts Soreen up for sale
The Leicestershire-headquartered group is working with long-standing financial advisor Spayne Lindsay to explore a sale of the business
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NewsMorrisons own-label bakery Rathbones sinks to a loss as Hovis speculation mounts
Newly filed accounts at Companies House from Rathbone Kear Ltd revealed the own-label supplier increased revenues 13% to £70.5m in the 52 weeks ended 29 October 2023
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NewsKestrel Foods sustains rapid ascent amid stagnant snacking sales
Kestrel Foods was ranked among the top 50 fastest-growing brands this year
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarket accelerators & incubators are changing retail
Supermarket innovation schemes are popping up all over the shop. The aim is simple: to foster growth among their supplier base. But there are big differences in approach
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Promotional FeaturesHow to manage energy cost volatility in manufacturing
As energy expenses fluctuate, we explore the innovative ways manufacturers can remain competitive while maintaining product quality, competitive pricing and profitability.
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Comment & OpinionSupplier diversity is a business imperative, not a box to tick
Businesses that diversify their supply chains perform better, says Reshma Sheikh of MSDUK
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Soft drinks
This winner was inspired by its co-founder’s pre-teen daughter and the pressure she faced to tuck into sugar-laden soft drinks despite her parents’ objections
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Composite pack of the year
The 100% recycled punnets from BerryWorld UK are a category first for branded packaging in berries
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NewsKepak buys Summit Foods to enter sandwiches and frozen for first time
Summit Foods specialises in chilled and frozen convenience foods
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Category ReportWhat is the future of the booze aisle?
To reverse sliding alcohol sales, merchandising is becoming more inventive and tech-savvy – from walk-in chillers to AI sommeliers