Archive of all supplier articles – Page 101
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Comment & OpinionMajor grocers soared in the pandemic, but 2022 will be the year of small business
Smaller, innovative players can target consumer trends and offer a unique proposition to earn shopper loyalty, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsAlmost 100,000 pigs backlogged on farms as CO2 shortages compound impact of labour crisis
National Pig Association CEO Zoe Davies said producers were now having to consider on-farm culling due to the crisis
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NewsGinsters adds two new plant-based pasties to create fresh vegan range
The brand has launched a duo of new pasties and refreshed the packaging of its existing Morrocan Spiced Vegetable pasty
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NewsThe Black Farmer partners with M&S on co-branded jerk paste NPD
“To work together with one of the most established and respected British brands on a jointly branded Caribbean product range is beyond extraordinary,” said Emmanuel-Jones.
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NewsMeat sector making progress on carbon targets: Wrap
The food waste charity’s first update on its Meat in a Net Zero World project showed “the need for change was widely recognised”
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NewsFood sector on brink of another CO2 gas crisis amid soaring energy prices
The British Poultry Council warned the latest shortages of the gas could “dwarf” those that almost brought the sector to a halt in 2018
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NewsOnly one in 10 food companies committed to health and sustainability, report claims
Companies were assessed on whether their products were healthful, the sustainability of their business operations, the sustainability of their supply and value chains and whether they practiced good corporate citizenship
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Comment & OpinionFight the instinct to cut and run when problems emerge in the supply chain
Buyers should stick with their industry partners to help them resolve their issues, says Mike Coppen-Gardner, MD at SPQR Communications
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NewsNestlé in second attempt to crack vegan market with revival of Garden Gourmet brand
The fmcg giant will bring its revamped brand back to UK retailers on 20 September
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely launches Choco Changer own-label brand with Aldi
The range, called Choco Changer, comprises three bars - Hazelnut, Salted Caramel and 70% Dark Chocolate
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NewsAunt Bessie’s updates recipe for its frozen roast potatoes
The change will be backed by a £2.1m extension to the brand’s advertising campaign
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NewsWild Hare signs supply deal with rapid delivery firm Getir
Wild Hare ready meals are stocked by brands such as Whole Foods, Selfridges London and a handful of specialist retailers
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NewsBel expands Boursin range with new hot cheese variant
The NPD is available in red pepper and mushroom variants and will start to roll out in October
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NewsSupermarkets set to face pasta shortages as sector declares 'emergency'
The Grocer previously reported that pasta prices were set to surge amid dwindling global supply of durum wheat in Europe and North America, and surging costs in the supply chain.
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NewsBisto sizes down packaging but increases product in sustainability play
The supplier has cut down the size of its Bisto drums by 8mm
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Africa is the new frontier for global dairy
Surging population growth and a rising middle class have made Africa a priority for the dairy giants. What are the opportunities?
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Comment & OpinionHeinz’ recent NPD proves it pays to outsource innovation
Heinz has been able to explore period drinks, gut health products and avocado hot sauces thanks to outsourcing
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Comment & OpinionHow digitising payment would help keep smaller suppliers afloat
The easier it is to make a payment, the faster that payment is likely to be, says Pete Bailey, co-founder of Juno
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NewsBorder Biscuits takes pandemic hit from out-of-home sales slump
Premium snacks supplier Border Biscuits saw a double-digit drop in sales last year as the coronavirus pandemic hit out-of-home sales, but expects to return to growth this year as the out-of-home market reopens.
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Comment & OpinionWhy the British food sector is facing a labour crisis - and what we can do about it
The current crisis ultimately stems from a lack of understanding about how food production and supply works, says NFU vice president Tom Bradshaw