Archive of all supplier articles – Page 193
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NewsArla-Milk Link merger gets European Commission nod
The European Commission has given the green light to the planned merger of Arla Foods and Milk Link – a deal set to create the UK’s biggest dairy company.
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Analysis & FeaturesGreen giants?
They all say they’re cutting their hefty environmental footprints. But just how green are grocery’s heavyweights?
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News
Sarson’s buyer Mizkan offloads vinegar plant to keep OFT sweet
Japan’s Mizkan has promised to sell its production plant in Burntwood, Staffordshire, to address competition concerns raised following its purchase of Premier Foods’ vinegar and pickles business.
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NewsHornby derailed by retailers’ Olympic discounting
Toy maker Hornby has issued a profit warning after admitting sales of Olympic merchandise were lower than expected.
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NewsFormer Asda boss Leighton joins Charlie Bigham board
Former Asda chief exec Allan Leighton has joined ready meal supplier Charlie Bigham’s as a non-executive director.|
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NewsCostcutter 'stalls' Nisa supply announcement
Hopes for an answer to possibly the longest-standing question in grocery retail - whether Costcutter will extend…
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NewsFreshways in Red Tractor milk blunder
Middle-market dairy processor Freshways has vowed to tighten supplier audits after it sold non-Red Tractor milk…
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Comment & Opinion
Join forces to combat identity fraud in business, says FPC
Regarding your article on identity fraud, I would add that several fresh produce companies have also experienced this problem…
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NewsTangerine profits hit by sugar, maize and gelatine price rises
Tangerine Confectionery has blamed a steep decline in profits on the impact of ‘extraordinary’ commodity cost inflation…
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Comment & Opinion
Learning from the mults can help indies stay independent
I found the article in The Grocer (‘Fair of fascia’, 18 August) very interesting as it described the requirement for convenience stores…
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NewsMum & Me buoys PZ Cussons performance
PZ Cussons has reported “robust” UK trading in the first quarter of its financial year, despite high levels of promotional activity.
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NewsDoherty replaced as Reckitt chief bean counter
Reckitt Benckiser has named a new chief financial officer, with Liz Doherty set to leave after less than two years in the role.
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Comment & Opinion
GSCOP will cut juggling for retailers and brands
Sir: Will Carter articulates well the juggling brand manufacturers must do to succeed (‘Will inflation be the death of brands?’)…
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Analysis & FeaturesBritvic girds its loins for the sour taste of Irn-Bru
A surprising swoop by a smaller player on a giant bruised by the Fruit Shoot recall? Or a logical merger that’s a win win for both?
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NewsAxe falls on 500 as Unilever details massive UK shake-up
Unilever is pushing ahead with a major shake-up of its UK operations, with 500 jobs facing the axe as a result.
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Pieminister to extend Bristol site
Bristol-based supplier Pieminister has secured a four-acre site in Westbury on Trym with the help of a seven-figure funding package from HSBC Commercial Bank.
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Comment & Opinion
Will inflation be the death of brands?
The food business I’ve just joined is busy putting through its third significant price increase of the year.
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News'Significant synergies' ahead as Britvic and AG Barr talk merger
Britvic and Irn-Bru maker AG Barr have thrashed out the key terms of a merger that would create a soft drinks giant…
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NewsBritvic struggles with Fruit Shoot re-supply
The return of Fruit Shoot will be slower than expected as Britvic has not yet started bottling all the varieties…
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NewsFred gets makeover to flag up Homepride
Premier Foods is giving its Homepride cooking sauce range a makeover as part of plans to strengthen the brand…