Supplier News – Page 29
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Britvic UK revenue up 2.2% in Q1
Britvic has reported a 2.2% increase in revenue in the first quarter to 25 December, citing growth in foodservice channels and particularly Subway as a key driver.
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Matthew Clark/Bibendum integration ahead of schedule
Drinks retailer Conviviality has said it is ahead of schedule on the integration of Matthew Clark and Bibendum.
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NewsTesco/Booker deal ‘good for eating out sector’
The Tesco/Booker merger could have positive long-term impacts on the eating and drinking out sector, a leading analyst has predicted.
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Young to replace Keeling as Fuller’s head brewer
Fuller’s has announced that Georgina Young is being promoted to head brewer with John Keeling to focus on project work, including collaboration beers.
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Old Hands to introduce new hop to UK beer scene
Twickenham Fine Ales’ craft beer arm Old Hands is to introduce the Denali hop into UK brewing for the first time.
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Tesco and Booker agree merger
Tesco and Booker have announced they have agreed terms on a merger to create the “UK’s leading food business”.
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Hop House 13 drives Guinness sales growth
Diageo has reported sales in Europe for the six months to 31 December up 5%
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Fentimans aims to grab further share of mixer market
Fentimans managing director Eldon Robson has told MCA he expects the mixers side of the business to make up around 40% of turnover under its five-year plan.
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Carlsberg and Heineken report 2017 price increases
Carlsberg and Heineken are the latest brewers to unveil beer price increases for 2017.
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NewsFever-Tree FY UK sales up 118%
Fever-Tree, the mixers producer, has said sales in the second half of the year to 31 December are expected to be up 75% year-on-year.
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SIBA argues against review of small brewer duty relief
SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, has voiced concerns about renewed calls for a review of progressive beer duty.
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Molson Coors and AB InBev reveal price rises
The first wave of brewers have unveiled their price increases for 2017.
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Booker non-tobacco lfls up 5.1% in Q3
Booker Group has reported non-tobacco like-for-like sales up 5.1% for the 16 weeks to 30 December.
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Majestic Wine’s ‘biggest ever Christmas’
Majestic Wine reported its biggest ever Christmas in its retail division, with like-for-likes sales up 7.5%.
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Liqueur sales up 5% in on-trade
Liqueur sales in the on-trade were up 5% in 2016 netting £768m.
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'Significant increase' in fresh fruit and juice costs
Bucks Fizz toasts over the festive season could become much more expensive due to big increases in the price of orange juice and fresh fruit, British purchasing company Beacon has warned.
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NewsEuroboozer expands into regions
Euroboozer, an importer and supplier of speciality beers to the on trade, has started distributing regionally.
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Sugar tax opportunity for innovation in soft drinks
The sugar tax provides an opportunity to develop more innovative soft drinks as younger people opt to drink less alcohol and lead healthier lifestyles, CGA Peach research has found.
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BrewDog exceeds £5m in crowdfunding push
Scottish brewer and pub operator, BrewDog has exceeded the £5m in its latest crowdfunding raise after three weeks, as it predicted turnover will be at least £72m for 2016.
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US hop harvest hits record high
The 2016 hop harvest in the USA has hit a five-year high with 87.1 million pounds collected.