Archive of all supplier articles – Page 118
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Analysis & 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 & 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
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NewsLack of 'competent' customs agents exacerbating border disruption
Many customs agents were reportedly recruited too late to receive adequate training, said the Road Haulage Association’s NI policy manager
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NewsNomadic Dairy adds vitamin D-fortified Yogurt+ range for immunity support
Nomadic said Yogurt+ was designed to support immunity by countering people’s “D-deficit”
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NewsNative Snacks rebrands ahead of Sainsbury’s and Holland & Barrett launch
The new listings, along with a launch into Ocado this past December, accounted for a 1,500% increase in distribution, said the brand
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NewsLindt sales slump as Covid lockdown hits Christmas trading
Group revenues slumped 6.1% to CHF 4bn (£3.3bn) in 2020 as a result of lockdown restrictions across the world and a fall in out-of-home consumption. The fall was in line with guidance the Swiss chocolatier gave at the half year, with expected declines between -5% and -7%.
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NewsAbergavenny aims to double production capacity with factory expansion plans
AFF said its plan for 2021 was to explore affordable, plant-based snacking NPD
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NewsTribal Sports Nutrition secures £420k in crowdfunding campaign
Challenger nutrition brand Tribal Sports Nutrition has raised more £420k from the crowd to bring new products to market and raise brand awareness.
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NewsMission Ventures fund backs Jim Jams with £200k investment
Mission Ventures’ Good Food Fund has backed spreads start-up Jim Jams with a £200,000 investment to help scale the business.
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NewsFlorette owner Agrial improves profitability despite sales dip
The company cut back on its losses thanks to ‘improved cost control’, accoring to its latest financial results