Archive of all supplier articles – Page 21
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NewsFood and drink M&A activity hits eight-year high
M&A activity in food and drink has picked up in 2024 as market conditions continued to ease, with deal numbers hitting their highest levels since 2016, according to a new report released this morning
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NewsMission readies £1.3m crowd raise to fuel growth
Natural energy drinks brand Mission is prepping a £1.3m crowdfunding campaign to fuel its growth over the next two years
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NewsFSA to use international approvals for lab grown meat
It plans to unveil a “sliding scale” of international agreement for the approval or regulated products
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NewsGood Guys Bakehouse completes six-figure raise from fmcg heavyweights
Angel investors backing the business include former Pladis UK boss Nick Bunker, David Bell, currently chairman of Hackney Gelato and a former director at Mars UK and Young’s Seafood, and former Graze COO Tom Carroll, who was also CEO at British Corner Shop
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NewsResilience body will draw on pandemic ‘war room’ spirit to tackle climate change
The resilience group is being set up following talks between Defra and the Food & Drink Sector Council
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NewsAnchor launches squeezy butter product
The new butter product is designed to provide a ‘faster, easier route to more buttery bakes, with just a squeeze’
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NewsBrowns Food Group targets £100m sales jump for Scottish pork
The processor said it was in discussions with major retailers over increasing the availability of Scottish pork following its acquisition of the Brechin abattoir in 2022
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NewsWilkinson Sword unveils major campaign ‘The Blade Masters since 1772’
The activity centres on the new Blade Master character, a suave, middle-aged man
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Watch our webinar to find out how retailers and brands can convince shoppers to keep coming back for more in this challenging climate with the use of data insights.
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NewsABP completes £24.5m refurb of Perth beef processing facility
The site has been given a 2,800 sq m extension, along with significant refurbishment and upgrades to meat production and maturation areas, storage areas and staff facilities
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Comment & OpinionWhy brands must make sampling more sustainable
France has tackled the issue with a legislative approach, but we could be proactive, says Richard Lloyd-Williams, MD and business director at Flavor
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NewsMorrisons slammed for ditching 100% British lamb commitment
The retailer said a trial selling New Zealand lamb in 39 stores was a reaction to the ‘blunt’ reality it was cheaper to source
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NewsCity snapshot: Britvic growth fizzes in first half as volumes rise
Britvic has hailed an “excellent” first-half performance as rising volumes helped the soft drinks giant boost revenues and profits. Plus, interim results from Imperial Brands and Compass Group
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NewsPots for Tots pushing for retail growth with six-figure funding
Healthy children’s food brand Pots for Tots has raised £400k to expand its offering further into retail
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NewsBepps appoints liquidators as access to funding dries up
Healthy snacking challenger Bepps has ceased trading after an attempt to secure funds to support working capital failed
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NewsKinKind in £500k funding drive to enter retail channel
More than half the funding is already committed by angel investors, with the business aiming to bring additional backers on board by the end of June to complete the round
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NewsAll Things Butter secures seven-figure seed funding
Disruptive dairy startup All Things Butter has closed a £2.2m seed funding round to support a wider rollout of its products and prepare an overseas launch
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NewsCity snapshot: Premier Foods appoints non-exec to the board
Premier Foods has appointed Malcolm Waugh as an independent non-executive director.
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NewsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2024 shortlist unveiled
In total 125 companies are represented in the shortlists for the 35 awards
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Comment & OpinionThree key ways to get results from your category strategy
Senior roles in retailers are about prioritisation, so it’s important to establish your category’s importance for this audience, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
