St Ewe Free Range Eggs earns B Corp Certification
St Ewe Free Range Eggs has been awarded B Corp certification, becoming the UK's first egg packer to achieve this sustainability milestone.
To earn B Corp certification, businesses must meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
The Cornwall-based egg supplier hopes this accreditation will set a new standard for ethical and sustainable food production, inspiring the wider industry to uphold these values.
St Ewe’s founder and CEO Rebecca Tonks said: “Becoming part of the B Corp movement is just the beginning of our journey at St Ewe.
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To earn B Corp certification, businesses must meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
The Cornwall-based egg supplier hopes this accreditation will set a new standard for ethical and sustainable food production, inspiring the wider industry to uphold these values.
St Ewe’s founder and CEO Rebecca Tonks said: “Becoming part of the B Corp movement is just the beginning of our journey at St Ewe.
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24/Mar/2025 08:35
Pladis appoints David Murray as Glocal CCO and names a new Managing Director for UK & Ireland
Pladis has promoted its UK & Ireland Managing Director, David Murray, to the newly established role of Global Chief Commercial Officer.
After leading Pladis UK & Ireland for five years, Murray will now oversee the company’s global platform, brand strategy, and commercial transformation in his new role.
Effective 6 April, Mete Buyurgan, a Pladis veteran, will succeed Murray as UK & Ireland Managing Director.
Buyurgan transitions to Pladis' UK & Ireland division from its Turkish.
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After leading Pladis UK & Ireland for five years, Murray will now oversee the company’s global platform, brand strategy, and commercial transformation in his new role.
Effective 6 April, Mete Buyurgan, a Pladis veteran, will succeed Murray as UK & Ireland Managing Director.
Buyurgan transitions to Pladis' UK & Ireland division from its Turkish.
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07/Mar/2025 16:53
Danone reports strong growth as volumes increase in all the right places
Danone reports strong full-year financials, with profits rising due to increased volumes and stable pricing.
Danone's strategic focus on core performers, while managing underperforming brands and business segments, has significantly strengthened its full-year results.
Sales increased by 4.3% to over €27 million, driven by a 3% rise in volume and stable price growth of 1.3%, marking the company's fifth consecutive quarter of positive financial performance.
Reported growth was 0.
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Danone's strategic focus on core performers, while managing underperforming brands and business segments, has significantly strengthened its full-year results.
Sales increased by 4.3% to over €27 million, driven by a 3% rise in volume and stable price growth of 1.3%, marking the company's fifth consecutive quarter of positive financial performance.
Reported growth was 0.
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03/Mar/2025 10:19
Apetito launches street food van to 'revolutionise' school lunches
Meals provider Apetito is giving schools the opportunity to 'transform' their catering with a new street food van experience designed to 'bring a breath of fresh air' to school meals.
The street food van offers a healthy alternative to traditional grab-and-go options, which often consist of sandwiches, pasties, chocolates, and crisps. It also meets the demand for convenient, nutritious meals in large schools with limited dining space or tight service times.
Rupert Weber, Apetito’s general manager of education division.
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The street food van offers a healthy alternative to traditional grab-and-go options, which often consist of sandwiches, pasties, chocolates, and crisps. It also meets the demand for convenient, nutritious meals in large schools with limited dining space or tight service times.
Rupert Weber, Apetito’s general manager of education division.
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27/Feb/2025 16:29
Unilever CEO to step down after 18 months
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher has unexpectedly announced his resignation, departing less than 18 months into the role.
The departing CEO will be succeeded by current Chief Financial Officer Fernando Fernandez, who will assume the role on 1 March.
Schumacher will step down at the end of February and officially leave the company on 31 May.
Fernandez was appointed CFO in January last year, having previously led Unilever’s beauty and wellbeing division.
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The departing CEO will be succeeded by current Chief Financial Officer Fernando Fernandez, who will assume the role on 1 March.
Schumacher will step down at the end of February and officially leave the company on 31 May.
Fernandez was appointed CFO in January last year, having previously led Unilever’s beauty and wellbeing division.
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26/Feb/2025 10:46
Ridgeway Brewery acquired by Crafty Brewing
Crafty Brewing has acquired Ridgeway Brewery, forming a combined business capable of producing 100,000 litres of beer per week.
Crafty Brewing, based in Dunsfold, Surrey, produces beers including Arctic Fox Pilsner, Wave Catcher Session IPA, Distant Horizon Hazy Pale, Loxhill Biscuit Gluten-Free Golden Ale, and Blind Side Best Bitter.
Oxfordshire-headquartered Ridgeway Brewery is known for its strong export focus, with beers including Ridgeway IPA, Biter, and ESB, as well as Christmas beers such as Santa’s Butt.
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Crafty Brewing, based in Dunsfold, Surrey, produces beers including Arctic Fox Pilsner, Wave Catcher Session IPA, Distant Horizon Hazy Pale, Loxhill Biscuit Gluten-Free Golden Ale, and Blind Side Best Bitter.
Oxfordshire-headquartered Ridgeway Brewery is known for its strong export focus, with beers including Ridgeway IPA, Biter, and ESB, as well as Christmas beers such as Santa’s Butt.
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21/Feb/2025 15:49
Molson Coors secures exclusive rights to Fever Tree
Molson Coors has acquired an 8.5% stake in British drinks company Fever-Tree in a £71m deal, aiming to help the mixer brand 'unlock growth' across the US.
The deal comes as Molson Coors, the Colorado-based brewer, aims to broaden its non-alcoholic offering and position itself as a “total-beverage company”.
Starting 1 February, Molson Coors will have the exclusive rights to sell, distribute, and produce Fever-Tree products in the US. This move is part of a broader strategy by Molson Coors to expand its non-alcoholic and beverage portfolio.
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The deal comes as Molson Coors, the Colorado-based brewer, aims to broaden its non-alcoholic offering and position itself as a “total-beverage company”.
Starting 1 February, Molson Coors will have the exclusive rights to sell, distribute, and produce Fever-Tree products in the US. This move is part of a broader strategy by Molson Coors to expand its non-alcoholic and beverage portfolio.
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30/Jan/2025 15:55
AG Barr announces appointment of new Chief Commercial Officer
Dino Labbate, former Britvic GB Commercial Director for Hospitality, has been appointed as the new Chief Commercial Officer at AG Barr.
Labbate begins his role this week, following a seven-year tenure at Britvic PLC. With prior experience at Kraft Heinz, Burton’s Biscuits, and Northern Foods, Dino brings extensive FMCG knowledge and expertise across all sectors of the food and drink industry.
Euan Sutherland, CEO of the AG Barr Group, said: “This is a new role for the business and reflects our growth ambitions.
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Labbate begins his role this week, following a seven-year tenure at Britvic PLC. With prior experience at Kraft Heinz, Burton’s Biscuits, and Northern Foods, Dino brings extensive FMCG knowledge and expertise across all sectors of the food and drink industry.
Euan Sutherland, CEO of the AG Barr Group, said: “This is a new role for the business and reflects our growth ambitions.
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23/Jan/2025 09:06
UK’s Gail’s appoints former Comptoir Group CEO as Managing Director
Nick Ayerst, the former managing director of Leon, will be joining Gail’s as managing director in March.
Most recently, Ayerst served as chief executive of Comptoir Group, having joined the Lebanese and Eastern Mediterranean restaurant business in October 2022.
His departure was confirmed in Comptoir Group’s most recent trading update, published earlier this month.
Before his time at Leon.
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Most recently, Ayerst served as chief executive of Comptoir Group, having joined the Lebanese and Eastern Mediterranean restaurant business in October 2022.
His departure was confirmed in Comptoir Group’s most recent trading update, published earlier this month.
Before his time at Leon.
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22/Jan/2025 09:29
The McVitie’s Chocolate Digestive celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025
The McVitie’s Chocolate Digestive is turning 100 in 2025, and no biscuit is more worthy of a celebration, says David Murray, UK & Ireland Managing Director of parent company Pladis.
Murray said: “It’s the king of our portfolio.” While Murray remains tight-lipped about the specifics – “no spoilers” – he promises “the best party ever. You’ll want to be invited… I know I’m being humorous, but it’s serious.”
Murray sits at the head of a boardroom table in Pladis’ Chiswick Park headquarters, where the table is stacked with the company’s standout innovations of 2024.
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Murray said: “It’s the king of our portfolio.” While Murray remains tight-lipped about the specifics – “no spoilers” – he promises “the best party ever. You’ll want to be invited… I know I’m being humorous, but it’s serious.”
Murray sits at the head of a boardroom table in Pladis’ Chiswick Park headquarters, where the table is stacked with the company’s standout innovations of 2024.
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21/Jan/2025 08:10
Carlsberg finalises acquisition of Britvic
Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has finalised its £3.3 billion acquisition of soft drinks specialist Britvic.
The merger between the beverage giants was finalised in July following weeks of negotiations, during which Britvic turned down Carlsberg's initial two offers.
With approval from the CMA and a court-sanctioned scheme, the acquisition has led to the formation of Carlsberg Britvic. This merger establishes the company as the UK’s largest multi-beverage supplier, making the UK Carlsberg Group's top market by global revenue.
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The merger between the beverage giants was finalised in July following weeks of negotiations, during which Britvic turned down Carlsberg's initial two offers.
With approval from the CMA and a court-sanctioned scheme, the acquisition has led to the formation of Carlsberg Britvic. This merger establishes the company as the UK’s largest multi-beverage supplier, making the UK Carlsberg Group's top market by global revenue.
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20/Jan/2025 08:40
2 Sisters appoints new chief financial officer
A former Marks & Spencer director, Paul Friston, has joined the board of Boparan Holdings (BHL), the parent company of 2 Sisters Food Group as the new group chief financial officer.
He will join the 2 Sisters Food Group in early February and take a seat on the BHL board.
With a 28-year track record at Marks & Spencer, he brings extensive experience in financial and corporate leadership. A chartered accountant, he has held senior roles in finance, strategy, commercial, and transformation, as well as serving as managing director of M&S’s international business for six years.
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He will join the 2 Sisters Food Group in early February and take a seat on the BHL board.
With a 28-year track record at Marks & Spencer, he brings extensive experience in financial and corporate leadership. A chartered accountant, he has held senior roles in finance, strategy, commercial, and transformation, as well as serving as managing director of M&S’s international business for six years.
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15/Jan/2025 11:02
Müller faces £65.3 million loss despite £100 million sales surge
Dairy giant Müller has reported £65.3 million in losses over the past year, despite a sales increase of over £100 million.
Müller's UK and Ireland division reported pre-tax losses of £65.3 million in 2023, following a loss of £6.2 million in 2022.
However, the financial results, revealed through the release of delayed accounts, also indicated that the dairy manufacturer's sales rose from £2.33 billion to £2.43 billion during the same period.
The company attributed its performance to a 'one-time loss' resulting from its decision to divest from the Milk & More business.
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Müller's UK and Ireland division reported pre-tax losses of £65.3 million in 2023, following a loss of £6.2 million in 2022.
However, the financial results, revealed through the release of delayed accounts, also indicated that the dairy manufacturer's sales rose from £2.33 billion to £2.43 billion during the same period.
The company attributed its performance to a 'one-time loss' resulting from its decision to divest from the Milk & More business.
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06/Jan/2025 09:33
Mondelez exploring acquisition of Hershey
Mondelez, the owner of Cadbury, is reportedly exploring the potential acquisition of US confectionery giant Hershey.
Bloomberg reports that Mondelez has made a preliminary approach regarding a potential merger, but talks are still in the early stages, and there is no guarantee that a deal will be reached.
Last month, Hershey reported a decline in quarterly sales to nearly $3 billion (£2.3 billion) due to weaker demand. In contrast, Mondelez saw a nearly 2% increase in sales, reaching $9.2 billion (£7.
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Bloomberg reports that Mondelez has made a preliminary approach regarding a potential merger, but talks are still in the early stages, and there is no guarantee that a deal will be reached.
Last month, Hershey reported a decline in quarterly sales to nearly $3 billion (£2.3 billion) due to weaker demand. In contrast, Mondelez saw a nearly 2% increase in sales, reaching $9.2 billion (£7.
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12/Dec/2024 09:35
McWin in negotiations to acquire Gail's Bakery
McWin Capital Partners, the backer of Big Mamma Group, is currently in discussions to acquire the Gail’s bakery chain.
According to Bloomberg, the company is aiming to bypass the standard sale process for Gail’s.
McWin already supports Gail’s parent company, alongside the German pizza and pasta chain L’Osteria and the hospitality incubator White Rabbit Projects. Earlier this year, it also acquired the Sticks’n’Sushi restaurant chain for an undisclosed amount.
This comes amid reports that Gail’s has engaged Goldman Sachs to oversee an auction of the chain next year.
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According to Bloomberg, the company is aiming to bypass the standard sale process for Gail’s.
McWin already supports Gail’s parent company, alongside the German pizza and pasta chain L’Osteria and the hospitality incubator White Rabbit Projects. Earlier this year, it also acquired the Sticks’n’Sushi restaurant chain for an undisclosed amount.
This comes amid reports that Gail’s has engaged Goldman Sachs to oversee an auction of the chain next year.
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12/Dec/2024 09:00
Campari Group appoints Simon Hunt as new CEO
Campari Group has appointed Simon Hunt as its new Chief Executive Officer, signaling a major leadership transition for the spirits company.
Hunt, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, will assume the role after a comprehensive evaluation process by the board of directors.
Hunt will succeed interim co-CEOs Paolo Marchesini and Fabio Di Fede, who have been managing the company’s operations since the departure of the previous CEO.
Simon Hunt's official appointment is set for January 15.
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Hunt, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, will assume the role after a comprehensive evaluation process by the board of directors.
Hunt will succeed interim co-CEOs Paolo Marchesini and Fabio Di Fede, who have been managing the company’s operations since the departure of the previous CEO.
Simon Hunt's official appointment is set for January 15.
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06/Dec/2024 09:52
Carlsberg Marston’s to remove 11 beers from its lineup due to declining demand
Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company plans to delist 11 beers due to declining demand. While the company expressed its commitment to cask ale and a sustainable future for this key aspect of British beer culture, the Campaign for Real Ale labelled the move as 'another example of a globally owned business wiping out UK brewing heritage'.
Eight cask beers and three keg brands will no longer be available to pubs. These include Banks's Mild, Banks’s Sunbeam, Bombardier (keg), Eagle IPA, Jennings Cumberland Ale, Mansfield Dark Smooth (keg), Mansfield Original Bitter (keg), Marston's Old Empire, Marston's 61 Deep.
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Eight cask beers and three keg brands will no longer be available to pubs. These include Banks's Mild, Banks’s Sunbeam, Bombardier (keg), Eagle IPA, Jennings Cumberland Ale, Mansfield Dark Smooth (keg), Mansfield Original Bitter (keg), Marston's Old Empire, Marston's 61 Deep.
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02/Dec/2024 10:13
Nestlé Professional reveals trends shaping out of home desserts
New research from Nestlé Professional reveals the key drivers and barriers behind UK consumers out of home dessert preferences. The ‘Breaking Dessert Barriers’ report offers insights to help operators better understand these trends, providing strategies to enhance dessert offerings, boost engagement and increase sales.
Cheesecake takes the top spot as the most popular dessert, followed by ice cream/sundaes, and chocolate fudge cake/brownie. While these traditional and classic dessert options evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort, the younger generation is showing a willingness to experiment with newer.
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Cheesecake takes the top spot as the most popular dessert, followed by ice cream/sundaes, and chocolate fudge cake/brownie. While these traditional and classic dessert options evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort, the younger generation is showing a willingness to experiment with newer.
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13/Nov/2024 14:36
KP Snacks acquires Whole Earth Foods
KP Snacks has expanded into the nut butter market through its acquisition of Whole Earth Foods, a leading brand in the category.
Intersnack, the parent company of KP Snacks, has announced its acquisition of Whole Earth Foods from Ecotone UK, a French-owned group that also produces brands like Kallo rice cakes and Clipper Teas.
Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Whole Earth has grown significantly since its acquisition by Ecotone in 2003.
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Intersnack, the parent company of KP Snacks, has announced its acquisition of Whole Earth Foods from Ecotone UK, a French-owned group that also produces brands like Kallo rice cakes and Clipper Teas.
Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Whole Earth has grown significantly since its acquisition by Ecotone in 2003.
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07/Nov/2024 11:26
Boka Food invests £2 million to launch cereal bar factory
Cereal bar brand Boka Food has invested over £2 million to establish a 12,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Winchester, Hampshire.
Founded in 2016, the business faced an unexpected setback in 2022 when it lost its primary co-packer, leading to challenges in finding an operator capable of producing the cold-pressed bars it needs.
The new factory in Winchester has the capacity to produce 21 million bars annually in a single shift, with the option to add another production line if needed. Additionally.
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Founded in 2016, the business faced an unexpected setback in 2022 when it lost its primary co-packer, leading to challenges in finding an operator capable of producing the cold-pressed bars it needs.
The new factory in Winchester has the capacity to produce 21 million bars annually in a single shift, with the option to add another production line if needed. Additionally.
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05/Nov/2024 08:39