Archive of all supplier articles – Page 2
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NewsBidfresh acquires suppliers Hodgson Fish and Sailbrand
The acquisition supports the wholesaler’s ambition to double in size over the next five years
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Comment & OpinionUK grocery is right to break silence on Gaza mass starvation
The scenes playing out in Gaza, with each day bringing new, heart-breaking updates, are a humanitarian tragedy
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NewsFood strategy harmony breaks down as IGD defends role in talks
Several industry sources have raised concerns over IGD’s role in the talks
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NewsUnite accuses Starbucks supplier of 'union busting'
Unite has claimed management at Food Service Logistics have ‘unfairly singled out’ two stewards
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Comment & OpinionDarren Blackhurst’s ‘Mad Hatter’ approach could just work for Asda
Chief commercial officer Darren Blackhurst has undone himself in the past with excessive war rhetoric, but his true style is trading, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & OpinionWhere do big suppliers stand in revitalised war on plastic?
The Plastics Pact has been revitalised by the united actions of supermarkets. But there’s a massive elephant in the room: where are the big suppliers?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere next for Smithfield & Billingsgate markets and the high streets that rely on them?
The historic markets are due to close in 2028 – but with tensions running high, will this really result in the promised ‘win-win for Londoners and traders’?
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NewsMorrisons faces supplier backlash over demands for spend to be brought forward
Morrisons is understood to have contacted suppliers across a raft of categories in what sources described as ‘bullish’ demands for investment due in its Q4 period to be accelerated to its current Q3
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NewsReckitt Benckiser lifts growth projections after cleaning up portfolio
Reckitt Benckiser has upgraded forecasts for its annual sales growth as the drive to simplify the health, hygiene and nutrition multinational showed early results
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NewsNestlé suffers decline as consumers react to higher coffee and chocolate prices
Sales and profits have fallen at Nestlé in the first half as the world’s largest food group continued to suffer from weak consumer sentiment
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NewsUK blackcurrant harvest arrives two weeks early after warm spring
Growers across the country have reported a strong, high-quality crop with the first fruit picked on 25 June, marking one of the earliest harvests
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NewsCyberattacks: businesses must alert government before paying ransoms, under new laws
The NHS, local councils and schools will be outright banned from paying ransom demands to criminals under the measures
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NewsCo-op selects eight more suppliers to join Apiary support scheme
The programme is designed to enable smaller or early stage businesses, which are ‘unique, purpose-driven and create social value’, to become ‘retail ready’
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Emily Lui, senior technical project lead, Suntory
‘Getting involved in different areas helps you build a broad set of skills, and you might be surprised by how much value your unique perspective can bring’
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WhitepapersFrom margin loss to margin gain: a profit recovery guide for FMCG suppliers
As costs rise and profit margins shrink, many UK suppliers are feeling the pressure despite strong sales. This report uncovers what’s driving the gap between revenue and return and offers practical, expert-led strategies to recover lost margin without damaging relationships.
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NewsSuppliers get advice on giving evidence in Amazon GSCOP investigation
The Groceries Code Adjudicator announced last month that he was launching an investigation into Amazon over alleged delays in payments to suppliers
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ProfilesJubel’s Harry Neale on stacking shelves, ski trips and supply chains
‘The biggest frustration as a smaller, fast-growing brand is trying to navigate your way around enormous supply chain systems’
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NewsOatsu to get Channel 4 TV ad as founder triumphs at ‘Small Business, Big Break’ competition
The challenger overnight oats brand will take a share, along with two other winners, of a marketing package worth more than £300k
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NewsNurture Brands teams up with FareShare to help with cost of living crisis
Nurture said its decision to focus on a domestic charity was fuelled by the ongoing cost of living crisis
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NewsAG Barr strikes deal with Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu to partner with The Turmeric Co
AG Barr’s deal with The Turmeric Co will support the former Wales footballer’s ambitious plans to supercharge growth in the healthier drinks category