Archive of all supplier articles – Page 55
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Analysis & FeaturesRetreat of 2022: Unilever flies in the face of mass Russian retreat
Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine triggered a mass exit from Russia for hundreds of fmcg suppliers… But not Unilever
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NewsFormer FDF boss Ian Wright to head up Food & Drink Exports Council
Wright stepped down from the FDF last year and was replaced in December by Karen Betts
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NewsBrazil must act urgently on Amazon to maintain trade, campaigners say
Brazil’s new president Lula da Silva has vowed to grow the country’s economy while protecting the Amazon from illegal deforestation
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NewsArla adds to B.O.B lineup with semi-skimmed variant that ‘tastes like whole milk’
The NPD went on sale this week in Asda and has been in development for four years
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NewsDriscoll’s plans new varieties and more export opportunities to grow UK berry category
Russell Allwell, MD of Driscoll’s EMEA, said establishing its own operation in the UK was a ’great opportunity’
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NewsMüller launches new Müllerlight campaign for January 2023
The campaign launched on 2 January and includes print and out-of-home advertising, point of sale, radio and PR
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NewsSalmon brand Mowi to sponsor new ITV Gordon Ramsay show Next Level Chef
The salmon brand has invested in the TV show to grow its place as a fish brand and inspire UK consumers to cook with Scottish salmon
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NewsMüller to unveil new milk contracts offering ‘more stable milk price’
The new contracts will aim to reduce the risk of market volatility to dairy farmers
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NewsDairy exporter Somerdale sees sales and profit fall slightly post-pandemic
The exporter saw turnover fall by 3.4% to £44.3m. Meanwhile, operating profit and pre-tax profit all fell, by 13% and 12%
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NewsEatplanted secures first major UK supermarket listing at Morrisons
The European plant-based brand’s range will be available to purchase across stores nationwide from 26 December
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NewsCity snapshot: General Mills upgrades sales and profits guidance as Q2 beats expectations
General Mills has raised full-year forecasts for its top and bottom lines after beating expectations in the group’s second quarter. Plus, Pets at Home appoints former Asda boss Roger Burnley as non-exec.
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NewsMondelez offloads chewing gum assets in US, Canada and Europe to Perfetti Van Melle for $1.4bn
The deal only includes the business in the US, Canada and Europe, with Mondelez retaining its gum holdings across Latin America, Asia, Middle East and Africa.
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NewsCity snapshot: AG Barr snaps up remaining stake in Moma Foods
AG Barr has acquired the remaining minority stake in plant-based milk brand Moma Foods for £3.4m. Plus, Hilton Food Group forms long-term strategic collaboration in Singapore with Country Foods.
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NewsThe Collective launches biggest marketing drive at the start of 2023
The promotion will launch on 2 January and see it increase the spend on its 2022 Masterbrand campaign by 50%
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NewsJuvela gluten-free brand snapped up by S-Ventures
Fmcg investment house S-Ventures has acquired gluten-free brand Juvela to expand its portfolio of free-from suppliers
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NewsNurture Brands buys seaweed crisp maker Abakus Foods
Plant-based group Nurture Brands has continued to build its portfolio of brands with the acquisition of seaweed crisps producer Abakus Foods.
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NewsPlant-based brand This unveils ‘game-changing’ streaky alt bacon line for Veganuary
The vegan bacon alternative will go on sale in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose from the beginning of January
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NewsMoving Mountains to roll out new vegan ‘chicken’ duo for Veganuary
The brand will launch frozen No Chicken Nuggets and No Chicken Burgers in Ocado and Sainsbury’s from late December
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NewsJolly Hog unveils two new seasonal pigs in blankets lines
The pork brand has launched a party food line and one best enjoyed as a Christmas dinner side
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NewsBumboo smashes £400k crowd target to grow bamboo toilet paper brand
Eco toilet paper challenger Bumboo has cleaned up a £400k crowdfunding round, valuing the startup at £5m