Archive of all supplier articles – Page 32
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NewsCoffee prices to soar to new heights, Lavazza warns
Coffee prices are on course to rise further from current record highs as poor harvests, supply chain disruptions and new EU deforestation regulations continue to hammer roasters, Italian group Lavazza warned
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NewsWaitrose ‘in talks’ with British Corner Shop to potentially rekindle relationship
Waitrose was BCS’s main retail partner before the online grocer joined forces with M&S in 2021
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InterviewsMeet the cousins behind the revival of British Corner Shop
‘Slow and steady wins the race’ is the mantra of the BCS’s new owners. So how will they revive the beloved, yet troubled, online grocer?
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NewsFrench baker secures UK presence with takeover at Village Bakery
M&S bread supplier Village Bakery has been acquired by French family bakery group Menissez
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NewsJimJams raises £300k to target expansion in foodservice and out-of-home
Chocolate spreads challenger JimJams has secured six-figure backing to support the next stage of growth as it expands its reach into the foodservice channel
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NewsArla launches fresh dairy and plant-based barista milk lines
Both products have been developed with expert baristas to drive a younger shopper to the fresh fixture
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Comment & OpinionHow manufacturers can plan for unpredictable UK weather
Retailers and manufacturers can’t control the weather but they can plan for it, says Alex Lawrence, senior strategic insight director at Circana
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NewsUnitas introduces hot sampling stations for suppliers at major event
The Meet the Members event, held annually, connects foodservice suppliers with Unitas wholesale members across the UK
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Eleanor Langford, production scheduler, Nestlé
Eleanor blends sustainability and efficiency at her role in Nestlé’s coffee manufacturing
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NewsBoundless bags £1.5m investment to cement position in gut health snacking
Cathy Moseley founded the business in 2017, launching a range of ‘activated’ crisps, nuts and seeds aimed at improving gut health
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NewsElection 2024: Minette Batters appointed a life peer as Labour romps to victory
Batters will sit as a non-party political, cross-bench peer once sworn in at the House of Lords
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NewsUK tea brands urge removal of Kenya factory director in sexual harassment scandal
John Chebochok was accused of exploiting workers in the BBC programme Sex for Work: The True Cost of Our Tea
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NewsAldi cuts chicken stocking densities in latest supermarket animal welfare move
The retailer will complete the switch to the 30kg/sq m stocking density by October
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NewsVillage Bakery set for imminent sale
A buyout at premium own-label bread maker Village Bakery is nearing a conclusion, with a European trade player set to announce a deal within days, The Grocer has learned
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NewsBig Drop readies £450k crowdfunding round to fuel licence brewing model
Alcohol-free brewer Big Drop is getting ready to return to the crowd to support plans for further on-trade listings and to expand its licence brewing model internationally
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NewsThe Cheeky Panda plans for growth as it achieves profitability
Eco toilet paper challenger The Cheeky Panda has bounced back into the black and is in a “terrific position for growth” in 2024
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Promotional FeaturesHow to cut plastic while keeping freshness and shelf life
Discover how the latest trends in meat packaging are responding to consumer demands for more sustainability
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NewsM&S cuts chicken stocking densities in latest animal welfare commitment
The move takes the retailer closer to meeting the full requirements of the industry-wide Better Chicken Commitment
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NewsLuna Daily secures funding from Unilever Ventures
The feminine hygiene brand has secured backing from Unilever’s venture capital arm to support an expansion of its product range
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Events & AwardsGrocer Gold Awards 2024: Finnebrogue is Employer of the Year (Supplier)
The winning supplier’s revised people strategy included a returners programme, a mental health programme, improved leave policies and two pay rises