Supplier News – Page 4
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NewsC&C Group appoints new CEO
The drinks group has named Roger White as its next chief executive. He will take over from Ralph Findlay on 20 January 2025.
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NewsPubs face rationed Guinness supplies in run up to Christmas
Venues are facing a potential shortage of Guinness in the run up to Christmas as demand threatens to outpace supply.
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NewsCarlsberg ‘wiping out UK brewing heritage’
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing company (CMBC) is delisting eight classic British cask beers from pubs by the end of the year, according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)
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NewsGig economy firm under fire for telling restaurants they can avoid UK’s new tipping laws
Temper Works has promoted its agency workers to clients, saying they fall outside the legislation
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NewsGipsy Hill acquired by St Peter’s Brewery owner
The south London craft brewery will join Wild Beer Co, Curious Brewing and Portobello Road Brewery as part of Sunrise Alliance Beverages Group after facing the prospect of entering into administration
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NewsC&C notes poor weather and subdued market
UK supplier business Matthew Clark and Bibendum saw growth in customer numbers with Admiral Taverns contributing to this positive performance
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NewsItsu launches sushi meal deal with Tesco
Developing the range has taken several years, with “so many challenges in terms of quality” to overcome, according to grocery MD Claudia Santagada
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NewsLeading fit-out firm acquired in pre-pack
WFC, which is behind the fit-outs of Brasserie Zedal, The Delaunay, Sushi Samba, and Scott’s, has been snapped up RW Group
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NewsFoodservice inflation continues to see year-on-year decline
Inflation stood at 2.8% in August, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ, although certain categories are still seeing stubbornly high inflation
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NewsSt Austell enters low-alcohol beer market
The brewery and pub operator will launch Proper Job 0.5% – its first new category launch since entering the lager market in 2010 – in a bid to capitalise on the growing trend for low- and no-alcohol drinks
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NewsDiageo ‘well positioned’ to outperform market
CEO Debra Crew said that while consumers continue to be cautious in a challenging global environment, the drinks giant is focused on becoming a more resilient business
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NewsPret coffee to be served in 1,000 A&W outlets in Canada
Pret has traded in Canada since July 2022, opening several concession sites within A&W QSR branches, before launching its first bricks-and-mortar outlet in Toronto in January 2024
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NewsUK is fastest growing low alcohol beer market in the world
The IWSR said a post-Brexit overhaul of alcohol duties has spurred brewers to take advantage of lower rates by launching new or revamped products below 3.5% ABV
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NewsOn-trade remains challenged for Fever-Tree
The drinks supplier’s UK revenue dropped 6% to £50.9m in H1 FY24 against poor weather and a subdued consumer backdrop
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NewsC&C Group trading in line with expectations
Net revenues are expected be down 3%, reflecting growth at Matthew Clark & Bibendum and the performance of its core and premium brands, offset by the disposal of its NAB business in Ireland
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NewsCarlsberg volumes hit by bad weather
Despite weaker than expected sales in Q2, and a volume decline in Western Europe, the Danish brewer is lifting its forecast for full year operating profit
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NewsChopstix takes first step into retail with cooking sauces
The leading Asian-inspired QSR brand has launched its ‘Wok Pot’ range into over 500 Iceland & Food Warehouse stores
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NewsPernod Ricard to offload wine portfolio
The owner of Australia’s Accolade Wines will take on brands such as Jacob’s Creek, Campo Viejo and St Hugo, as Pernod focusses on premium spirits and champagne
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NewsChampagne all round: the French invasion of English vineyards
Continental wine houses plough millions into UK land amid British viticulture boom, The Telegraph reports
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NewsBritvic rebuffs Carlberg £3.1bn takeover bid
The Britvic board and its advisers “carefully considered the proposal”, and concluded that it “significantly undervalues Britvic, and its current and future prospects”