Supplier News – Page 17
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NewsPPL proposes 480% fee hike
Proposals by PPL to increase fees for playing music in hospitality venues by 480% have been described as “eye-watering”.
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NewsItsu and EAT sign up to gamified training with Attensi
Itsu and EAT have both signed up Attensi to run gamified simulation-based training schemes for their staff.
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NewsKFC hit with fresh delivery delays
KFC has been hit by fresh supply chain problems five months after a botched switch of logistics providers led to the temporary closure of hundreds of restaurants and reduced menus across the UK.
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NewsBooker rations drinks sales due to Co2 issue
Wholesaler Booker has said it is rationing drinks sales because the Europe-wide shortage of Co2.
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NewsBidvest renamed Best Food Logistics
Wholesaler Bidvest Logistics has rebranded as Best Food Logistics.
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NewsSRA launches guide to plastic alternatives
The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has launched a guide to help foodservice businesses find the best available alternatives to single-use plastics.
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NewsBeavertown confirms Heineken investment
Beavertown Brewery founder Logan Plant has confirmed the sale of a minority stake to Heineken, as reported by MCA last month.
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NewsHonest Coffees rebrands to Underdog
Honest Coffees, the Devon based wholesaler, has been forced to change its name to Underdog Coffee following legal threats from Coca-Cola.
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NewsCo2 shortage hits breweries
Beer and soft drinks production in the UK could be affected by a Europe-wide shortage of Co2.
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NewsM&B launches sustainable wine collection
Mitchells & Butlers has launched a sustainable range across its All Bar One estate.
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NewsZonal to acquire EPoS supplier Comtrex
Zonal Retail Data Systems has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of EPoS systems supplier Comtrex.
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NewsHeineken in talks to acquire stake in Beavertown
Heineken is understood to be in talks to acquire a minority stake in Beavertown Brewery.
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NewsUberEats acquires OrderTalk
OrderTalk, the software provider to the restaurant sector chaired by Maurice Abboudi has been sold to UberEats for an undisclosed sum.
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Merchant Gourmet eyes further Waitrose counters
Merchant Gourmet, the retail brand from Leathams, is hoping to explore further opportunities with Waitrose after launching a Grain & Graze counter at the supermarket’s Salisbury branch.
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Lousada departs Matthew Clark
James Lousada has left Matthew Clark & Bibendum following its buyout by C&C Group, MCA’s sister title, the Grocer, has revealed.
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NewsFreedom Brewery secures £3.5m funding
Staffordshire-based Freedom Brewery has secured £3.5m of new capital to drive continued nationwide expansion, MCA has learnt.
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Gosnells mead rebrands as premium prosecco alternative
Gosnells, the London mead producer, is relaunching as a more premium product following investment from Cubitt Hosue co-founder, Stefan Turnbull.
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Old Fashioned named world's most popular cocktail
The Old Fashioned has been named as the most popular cocktail in the world, in a Diageo survey of bartenders.
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AB InBev UK growth driven by low-alcohol products
AB InBev has reported a strong start to the year in the UK, with growth being driven by Bud Light and other low-alcohol products.
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C&C signs exclusive Tsingtao deal
C&C Group has announced an exclusive distribution partnership to import and distribute Tsingtao in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.