All Suppliers articles – Page 107
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NewsDrinks suppliers and supermarkets to unite for DRS management company launch
Negotiations have focused on the creation of an independent company to run DRS in Scotland
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NewsSquare Root to launch £350k crowdfunding drive
It will offer up 7.2% of its equity, giving the business a pre-money valuation of £4.5m
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NewsPig sector calls for government help amid supply chain crisis
The NPA’s letter to Defra secretary George Eustice speaks of higher costs, falling prices and a dwindling market
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NewsFuel10k partners with FareShare for half a million porridge pots donation
The tie-up will see the brand donate one porridge pot for every one sold in retail and online
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NewsHippeas closes $50m funding round
The money from The Craftory will be used to increase production capacity, boost distribution and continue with product innovation, as well as bolstering the business’ sustainability credentials.
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NewsPepsiCo creates plant-based joint venture with beyond Meat
PepsiCo has teamed with Beyond Meat to take advantage of the booming meat alternatives market and develop a host of new plant-based snacks and drinks.
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NewsScottish salmon producers call for taskforce to solve Brexit export issues
The UK and Scottish governments have been urged to work with experts to find ways to ease border chaos
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NewsVirtue Drinks scores investment from Chris Smalling
It’s the sixth investment Smalling has made in the past year, with four in the food and drink space and a focus on sustainable and ethical brands, such as Allplants, This, Livia’s and plant-based dog food start-up The Pack.
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Analysis and FeaturesHow does the government’s rapid Covid testing scheme work for businesses?
Defra is inviting all businesses in the food sector in England with more than 50 employees to register for the scheme
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NewsSuppliers encouraged to report supermarkets via new ‘Tell the GCA’ hotline
GCA Mark White aims to tackle long-standing supplier fears around delistings
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NewsHun beats £400k funding target as investors flock to canned wine brand
The business, which is backed by Waitrose CEO James Bailey, plans to overfund to £600,000 after raising more than £450,000 from 140 investors following the pitch going live on the Seedrs platform.
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NewsAbsolut to trial paper vodka bottles in the UK and Sweden
The outer bottle is made entirely of paper, with the plastic used only for a thin layer on the inside
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NewsCompanies urged to sign up to mass Covid testing to ‘keep food supplies running’
Defra is calling on companies to come forward to receive hundreds of thousands of free testing kits for staff
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NewsTony’s claims rival chocolate makers pressured Sainsbury’s over new range
The retailer will no longer stock the Tony’s Sweet Solution line-up, which mimics some of the leading confectionery brands
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NewsUCC Coffee to bring Japanese coffee brand Ueshima to the UK
The brand, which is from Kobe, is billed as offering a range of “unique, sustainable and premium coffees”
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NewsMarigold slides into red after fire but lockdown cooking demand provides boost
The business was hit with exceptional costs of £1.3m related to the fire, including redundancy payouts for more than 100 staff, and saw stock worth £2m destroyed.
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat’s the solution to the seafood sector’s export crisis?
Seafood exports to the EU have all but ground to a halt, with suppliers urging a six-month ‘grace period’ to cut red tape
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NewsProper joins forces with Eat Real in new Exponent healthier snacking play
A new company to combine Proper with its Eat Real brand will be created by Exponent under a new joint CEO
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NewsHeather Mills’ V Bites expands into Middle East
V Bites has gained major listings in UAE-based retailer Spinneys and in Waitrose stores in Dubai
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NewsMass Covid testing for food workers begins after Tate & Lyle trial
The government has agreed to provide up to six weeks’ worth of free tests for food companies