Archive of all supplier articles – Page 117
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NewsWyke Farms sets up EU business to aid exports operation
The Somerset-based supplier has set up an Irish company to continue accessing the EU
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NewsJack & Bry secures £1.3m investment as demand for plant-based meats soar
The start-up plans to use the cash to invest further in artificial intelligence technology to help it develop more jackfruit products and ingredients that closely mimic the texture of meat using a proprietary manufacturing process.
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NewsSupermarkets and suppliers back ‘huge’ week of action on food waste
Asda, Co-op, KFC, M&S, Premier Foods, Sodexo, Unilever and Waitrose are backing the event
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NewsCompulsory dairy contracts get go-ahead from government
The proposal, backed by the devolved administrations, is set to shake up how the sector operates
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NewsHeinz plans swathe of new Beanz launches - including frozen debut
The FMCG giant has mounted what it calls the “Beanz liberation exercise”
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Comment & OpinionMark White: Suppliers can use ‘Tell the GCA’ to report retailer issues anonymously
‘Tell the GCA’ will offer a straightforward way for suppliers to report an issue in total confidence, says GCA Mark White
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NewsRed meat benefits from turkey sales drop to enjoy ‘best Christmas on record’
Year-on-year beef roasting joint sales jumped by 18% over Christmas, AHDB said
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NewsNI suspends animal food checks over staff safety fears
A council said there had been an ‘upsurge in sinister and menacing behaviour in recent weeks’
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NewsAlmost 600,000 sign up for Veganuary 2021
A total of 582,538 people signed up for the event globally, said the organisation, up from 400,000 last year
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NewsAvara Foods enjoys solid growth despite pandemic challenges
The poultry giant saw turnover climb by 5.6% in its latest accounts, while pre-tax profit rose 14.3%
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NewsReckitt venture arm invests £4m in Indian male grooming player
Reckitt Benckiser’s venture division has led a £4m funding round in Indian-based Bombay Shaving Company.
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NewsOrganic producers warn sales to NI on brink due to delays
The end of the UK/EU trusted trader scheme in the spring will make organic shipments to NI ‘unviable’, says certification body OF&G
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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.