Archive of all supplier articles – Page 161
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NewsBritvic to axe Drench and Pennine Spring water brands
Britvic is planning to axe its Drench and Pennine Spring water brands when the company shuts its Huddersfield factory…
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NewsStella Artois set to lose top lager spot to Foster's
Stella could lose its crown as the UK’s leading lager brand to Foster’s in October…
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Analysis & FeaturesDavid Joll sets out Bernard Matthews' 'back to basics' plans
As takeover rumours swirl, the company’s former MD speaks out…
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NewsDefra calls for opinions on UK food supply
Defra has launched a call for evidence from the public and the food industry to feed into Professor Chris Elliott’s review of the UK food system.
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes a big regulatory stick loom for the e-cig market?
The MHRA is pouncing but Brussels may take a different view on the fast-growing electronic cigarette market…
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NewsBernard Matthews chairman David Joll quells talk of takeover
Selling Bernard Matthews “would be well down the list” of options available, executive chairman David Joll has said…
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NewsFDF: Hybrid label could help drive healthier choices
The FDF has issued new policy advice to suppliers considering whether to join the new front-of-pack labelling system…
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Comment & OpinionIsn't hybrid labelling going to confuse consumers further?
The industry finally saw the lights at the end of the labelling tunnel this week…
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NewsMakro suppliers hit out at Booker cash demands
Booker has “asked” for “lump sum” payments from Makro suppliers as a thank-you for rescuing the wholesaler…
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Comment & OpinionVenture brands need nurturing
Will lack of culture and love be the Achilles heel for venture brands?…
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NewsAldi scoops Grocer of the Year Award at Grocer Golds
Aldi has pulled off a major coup at this year’s Grocer Gold Awards by beating Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Ocado to the Grocer of the Year Award.
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Comment & Opinion
Supply chain finance comes of age
A decade ago the buyer was king. Contacts were guarded even from their own finance and treasury departments…
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Comment & Opinion
Brands should be careful with those 'British' claims
Misleading advertising claims can incite consumer anger and result in challenges from campaigning and industry groups…
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NewsKellogg’s Special K video spoofs Aldi’s ‘Like Brands’ campaign
Kellogg’s is spoofing Aldi’s award-winning Like Brands campaign in a viral video push for its new Special K recipe.
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NewsRowan to liaise more closely with residual suppliers
Rowan International has pledged to work more closely with suppliers to help them exploit growth opportunities in residuals…
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Comment & Opinion
Does Coke campaign signal an era of mass personalisation?
You have to be brave to remove the logo from your products on the supermarket shelf…
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NewsCoca-Cola believed to be among suppliers set to adopt hybrid labelling scheme
The government has won the backing of a series of major UK suppliers for its new hybrid front-of-pack labelling system…
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News50 jobs at risk at Bernard Matthews
Turkey giant Bernard Matthews is planning to make around 50 redundancies at its cooked meats division, blaming rising commodity prices and the rough retail environment.
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Comment & Opinion
Joanna Blythman should heed GM feed facts says NFU
Joanna Blythman is wrong to suggest GM technology is being used in food…
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NewsMarks & Spencer reviews suppliers in bid to raise margins
Marks & Spencer is ratcheting up pressure on suppliers by putting contracts under review and going after price cuts…