Archive of all supplier articles – Page 167
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Comment & Opinion
Horse meat: Shorter supply chains may help rebuild trust
As the horse meat scandal serves up ever-more shocking revelations, a number of things stand out…
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Comment & Opinion
After horsegate we need to rethink meat values
The latest scandal to expose the broken nature of our food system is the revelation of horsemeat in ‘value’ burgers…
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Comment & Opinion
How indies' Christmas offer was shot down
Ever since I came into the trade 35 years ago, the independent sector has been losing trade in seasonal confectionery…
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NewsMorrisons 'transforms' world food with 2,000 new lines
Morrisons is boosting its world food range this week with an extra 2,000 products to embrace ethnic diversity…
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Analysis & FeaturesGsK's Lucozade and Ribena - who will buy?
So does anyone fancy parting with the thick end of a billion quid for two of Britain’s most iconic home-grown drinks brands?
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Analysis & FeaturesDrop in cheap beef price puts end to one horsemeat theory
Ever since the horse meat scandal broke, much of the debate has focused on cost pressures on suppliers…
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NewsHorse meat: retailers and suppliers hit back at Cameron accusations
Supermarkets, wholesalers and manufacturers have hit back at accusations by number 10 that they have remained silent over the worsening horsemeat scandal.
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News
Horse meat: Tesco to build dedicated DNA test results website
Tesco is building a dedicated website as part of plans to reassure shoppers its products are free from contamination.
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News
Horse meat: Asda withdraws Greencore fresh bolognese sauce
Asda has pulled an own-label fresh beef bolognese sauce from shelves over fears it could contain horse DNA
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NewsImprovethatprice catering comparison website builds traffic
Improvethatprice.com has attracted 50 suppliers since launch a year ago…
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NewsHeinz acquired by US consortium for $28bn
Heinz has been acquired by a consortium that includes US billionaire Warren Buffett for $28bn (£18bn).
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NewsMartell and Jameson drive Pernod Ricard sales
Strong global sales of Martell and Jameson whisky helped Pernod Ricard return a good performance in its half yearly sales.
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NewsOlympics boost for Cadbury but Mondelez International sales fall
A boom in Cadbury sales driven by the Olympics has helped former Kraft business Mondelez UK outperform its global owner, as its parent struggles to emerge from one of the biggest restructures in recent times.
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NewsCelebrity chef Simon Rimmer to launch beer range
Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer has created bottled beers to be matched with steak, chicken and curry.
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NewsWeetabix interactive gaming app falls foul of advertising watchdog
Weetabix has been ordered to scrap an interactive gaming app by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) on the grounds that it “exploited children’s credulity and vulnerability”.
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News
Frozen 'beef' meatballs may contain pork, admits Waitrose
Waitrose has pulled two batches of frozen beef meatballs from shelves because some of the products might contain pork.
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NewsHorse meat: Scandal unleashes lawsuits across Europe
The widening horse meat scandal has triggered a wave of legal action across the EU, as companies implicated in the issue declare they have been defrauded and vow to take legal action against their suppliers.
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NewsHorse meat: Industry told to publish tests every three months
As the horse meat scandal widens, Defra has announced retailers and processors are to carry out wider and more rigorous tests on their meat products to reassure the public of the authenticity of the food they are buying.
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NewsHorse meat: Public warned to expect more revelations as scandal escalates
As retailers, processors and local authorities embark on a widespread testing regime of processed meat products, the government has warned yet more horse meat could be discovered in food on sale in the UK.
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NewsProducts could opt out of 'universal' labelling
The government has admitted its universal front-of-pack nutrition labelling system could be “misleading” to consumers…