Supplier News – Page 5
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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”
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NewsBeverage sector serves up cheap drinks for all
Despite current wobbles, selling drinks remains a good business, the Financial Times reports
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NewsAsahi: Low & no will generate 50% of global sales by 2040
The Japanese brewing company, which owns Fuller’s beer, is expanding its line-up of low & no beverages through investments in start-ups, to cater to a growing number of health-conscious consumers turn away from alcohol
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NewsZero Carbon Forum launches Marketplace
The new directory is designed to point hospitality and brewing operators to suppliers offering sustainable products and services
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NewsRockfish partners with Westmorland Family
The seafood specialist is launching a digital fish counter at the motorway service operator’s Gloucester location
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NewsMajestic completes acquisition of Vagabond
The retailer and supplier has acquired the wine bar concept out of administration, saving nine bars from closure, though the Canary Wharf and Gatwick airport sites were not included as part of the deal
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NewsBrewery insolvencies triple in 2023
Breal Capital, which recently rebranded its growing beer business to Keystone Brewing Group has been active in acquiring distressed businesses such as Purity, Black Sheep, Brew by Numbers and Brick