Archive of all supplier articles – Page 26
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NewsTurkey sales bounce back in bumper Christmas for protein
A record £13.7bn was spent on protein at Christmas, despite cost of living challenges, up 11.6% on 2022 levels
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Comment & OpinionHow to ensure a robust supply chain in 2024
For the fmcg sector, the developing regulatory landscape poses many challenges, says Julia Grothaus, litigation, arbitration & investigations partner and James Marlow, environment & climate change managing associate at Linklaters
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NewsInnocent losses soar as £200m factory needs more investment
Revenues declined by £15.6m – a 3.5% fall year on year – to £426.2m in the 12 months ended 31 December 2022, according to newly filed accounts
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NewsHealth groups in fury over ‘watered down’ junk food ad ban
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) launched a consultation last month over the new regulations
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NewsMajor apple supplier begins shutdown following price challenges
The apple producer cited a lack of retailer returns as a significant reason for its financial challenges
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NewsBen & Jerry’s board calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza
The ice-cream maker’s independent board of directors has called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza
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NewsJoseph Heler adds new Protein Cheese Bar to Eatlean lineup
The NPD contains 20g of protein per 60g bar and is available in Aldi
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NewsElla’s Kitchen parachutes in new boss as management team leave en masse
Will Howard left the company last week, part of a management team exodus since owner Hain Celestial introduced a global restructuring strategy at the end of 2023
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NewsBeyond Meat launches new Veganuary campaign
The campaign aims to communicate the brand’s taste and environmental credentials
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NewsBernard Matthews proposing to close Norfolk poultry factory
The turkey giant is seeking to close its Great Witchingham site, which was found to longer be ‘a sustainable operation’
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NewsAdjudicator in Amazon talks after lump sum request controversy
Amazon has since said its requests were a “mistake” and that it had contacted all the estimated 30 suppliers involved
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NewsFreja raises £2m from fmcg heavyweights and sport stars Harry Kane and Alistair Brownlee
Former Unilever boss Paul Polman and serial investor Giles Brook have backed the business, alongside Childs Farm founder Joanna Jensen and Kiddylicious founder Sally Preston
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NewsMilk & More CEO Patrick Müller steps down following sale to Freshways
Following the completion of the deal on 1 January, Müller has transferred back to Müller UK & Ireland
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Analysis & FeaturesWhich grocery players hit the stock market jackpot in 2023?
In 2023, crises from Ukraine to the Middle East, plus the ongoing cost of living crisis, battered stocks. Who coped best and what will 2024 bring?
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NewsMüller UK&I sinks to £6m loss in 2022 as inflationary pressures bite
A £25.8m operating profit in 2021 swung to a £5.9m operating loss in the year to 31 December 2022, its latests accounts have shown
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Comment & OpinionThe farming sector is hanging by a thread. Now is the time for change
There needs to be change in all parts of the sector, by farmers and growers as well as by retailers, says Ged Futter, founder of The Retail Mind
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NewsAmazon gives suppliers new 30-day window to resolve disputes
Upgraded system will provide suppliers with real-time data and automatically alert them when shipment variances occur, enabling them to resolve disputes faster
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NewsUK fishing industry to crack down on exploitation of overseas crew
It is one of the biggest sector-wide efforts to tackle labour exploitation in Europe
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NewsVFC Foods eyes more acquisitions as it aims to become ‘vegan Unilever’
Veganuary founder Matthew Glover will be taking a more hands-on role at the group this year
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NewsNomadic launches new Good To Go pouch snacks
The pouches combine oats and yoghurt with fruit and are free from added sugar