Archive of all supplier articles – Page 120
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NewsAldi extends immediate payment terms for small suppliers until the end of 2021
It means suppliers whose turnover with the discounter is under £1m will continue to have payments processed as soon as invoices are submitted
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NewsTesco confirms billion-piece plastic reduction target hit in 2020
Packaging removed during the year included plastic shrink wrap in branded and own-label tinned multipacks
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Analysis & Features10 challenger brands that smashed their crowdfunding targets this year
The coronavirus pandemic left many strapped for cash, but these small, punchy grocery brands still managed to raise millions to fund ambitious expansion and innovation
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ProfilesGrocery bosses reflect on food and drink’s response to Covid-19
We asked industry bosses to reflect on the pandemic and the industry’s response. Here’s what they had to say
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NewsSamworth Bros boosts Higgidy stake to become majority shareholder
Higgidy will remain a separate business with a separate leadership team and its own manufacturing facilities
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NewsKettle owner Valeo Foods snaps up tortilla chip producer It’s All Good
The supplier will join Valeo’s snacking division alongside the likes of Kettle
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Analysis & FeaturesHow has food & drink been affected by the French border closure?
With the border having been closed since Sunday, suppliers have expressed concern about the knock-on effects
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Analysis & FeaturesTop Campaigns: the 50 best brand adverts of 2020
From fraughtly shouting fruit bowls to frozen fish shavings, ad makers have had to cook up new ways of catching the eyes of locked down consumers this year, here’s our pick of the best
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Analysis & FeaturesTop Campaigns 2020: how Tesco topped our table… with a safety video
What did Tesco do to make its messaging the most effective of the year?
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News‘Trend-setter’ Unilever to give shareholders say on climate changes plans
Unilever this week pledged to become the first FTSE 100 company to offer investors a vote to approve of its plans to tackle climate change.
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NewsFiddes Payne reaps benefits of pre-pandemic production hike
Fiddes Payne has returned to growth as its range of home baking kits, pulses pouches and cake decoration products appealed to locked-down shoppers this year
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NewsConfectionery manufacturer Bon Bon Buddies winds up
Confectionery manufacturer Bon Bon Buddies has voluntarily wound up the business after being placed into liquidation by its creditors
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NewsInnocent global growth drives sales surge as it slips to loss
Innocent’s sales surged past £400m last year, though the group fell to a loss as it funded expansion across Europe and beyond
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NewsKerry Group mulls €1bn-plus sale of consumer foods business
Kerry Group is considering selling off its consumer foods division, which includes brands such as Richmond sausages and Dairygold, according to reports today
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Analysis & FeaturesTop Products Survey 2020: How Food Came Home
We teamed up with Nielsen to review the performance of the leading brands, and own label, in 108 categories, from alcoholic drinks to tobacco, via condoms, bleach, ready meals and, of course, toilet paper
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NewsFerrero moves into healthier snacking market with Eat Natural acquisition
Eat Natural will continue to produce at its facility in Halstead, with its entire staff – including management – set to be retained
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NewsThe Fresh Produce Centre posts operating loss, first full accounts show
Fresca Group’s recently formed retail-focused fresh produce business endured a ‘turbulent’ first full year of operating
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NewsCranswick plots return to petfood market with IPN acquisition
Pork and meat supplier Cranswick is mulling a move into the fast-growing premium petfood sector with the potential acquisition of Inspired Pet Nutrition
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NewsCo-op tells suppliers to absorb Brexit tariff increases on promoted stock
The warning has increased fears suppliers could end up carrying the can for Brexit price increases
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NewsCoca-Cola pours investment into new dispensing machine technology
The technology lets consumers make and pour their drink in seconds, using ‘on-demand’ portions at the tap of a button as well as customisation of flavour and carbonation