Archive of all supplier articles – Page 134
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Analysis & Features
How many fmcg giants will join the B Corp bandwagon?
New research shows companies receive multiple benefits from signing up to B Corp. So why aren’t more businesses doing so?
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Comment & Opinion
Asda’s re-emergent mojo will need supplier partnerships to thrive
Asda has its work cut out to recover some of the magic of its golden era, and must make good on its promises on renewed innovation and partnership with suppliers
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News
'We warned KFC over delivery contract switch' claims GMB
The switch led to 255 redundancies at Bidvest Logistics and the closure of one of its depots.
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Comment & Opinion
Taking Tacon down the farm was never going to wash
It’s easy to see why the likes of the NFU and a variety of other farm campaign groups were attracted to the idea of the Adjudicator’s role being expanded. Sadly, they have been strung along by successive governments
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Comment & Opinion
Suppliers failing to fill the 'digital shelf'
suppliers need to raise the importance of e-commerce within their organisations or risk missing out on further growth
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News
MyPackMe platform launched to link producers with processors
Service gives processing and packing sites with under-utilised packing lines the chance to offer their services
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News
Bidfood follows vegan & Middle Eastern trends for summer menu
The 2018 Create Summer range also focuses on Latin American and Asian influences…
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News
Scots grant to fuel Albert Bartlett chilled potato product drive
Albert Bartlett has been awarded the largest ever Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation grant
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News
Raisio mulls feed business sale and focus on healthy eating
The group announced this week it was considering a sale of its cattle and fish feed businesses
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Comment & Opinion
Good NPD isn't good enough
Many branded and own-label companies report that they are finding it harder to land innovation successfully in UK retail
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News
Young's Seafood returns to sales growth but profits still in decline
Profits have continued to decline at Young’s Seafood despite its sales returning to growth in the year to 30 September 2017.
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Category Report
Sugar, new flavours and on the go: Breakfast cereals category report 2018
Kellogg’s decision to axe Ricicles heralds a new, healthier direction for the cereal category – but there are some surprising exceptions to the rule
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News
City snapshot: Record mince pies sales offsets weak Mr Kipling performance for Premier Foods
Record mince pie sales have helped Premier Foods into a second consecutive quarter of growth, but its past star performers Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes stalled. Plus, demand for seasonal favourites have helped Greggs record its 17th quarter of like-for-like sales growth in a row; Tate & Lyle appoints its CFO as the new CEO; sports nutrition business Science in Sport issues a pre-close trading update; and Lindt reports annual sales of more than 4bn Swiss francs for ths first time in its 175-year history.
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News
Fox's and Burton's sweat to nail down final merger cash
A £400m merger of Fox’s and Burton’s Biscuits is on a knife edge after funding fell through at the final hurdle
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Analysis & Features
Does the Arla-Aldi deal put Müller on back foot in milk?
Who now holds the balance of power in the liquid milk market?
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News
Finnebrogue launches nitrite-free range of bacon and ham
Naked Bacon, which cuts out the ingredient associated with cancer, will launch on 10 January
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News
Bravura Foods takes over Little Miracles drinks distribution
The brand has ambitious UK expansion plans…
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News
Adjudicator urges supermarkets to set up supplier helplines
Helplines would help suppliers raise issues without fear of being delisted, says Tacon
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News
Poundland trade credit reduced in wake of Steinhoff scandal
Action by Atradius could lead to empty shelves as suppliers halt deliveries
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News
Urgent clarity needed over post-Brexit transition period, warns FDF
Food and drink businesses could start scaling down UK operations next year unless the government confirms there will be a post-Brexit transition period, it suggested