Shrinkflation hits food industry
The bread and cereals category has been most affected by shrinkflation since 2015, new pricing research has found.
Archives for January 21, 2019
Vegan snack bar launches in the UK
General Mills is to bring US vegan snack brand Lärabar to the UK, with listings in Sainsbury’s stores and online through Amazon.
Rum-making returns to Glasgow after 300 years
A fast-growing drinks brand has brought commercial rum-making back to Glasgow for the first time in 300 years by opening a distillery in the west of the city.
Macphie appoints new commercial director
Food ingredients manufacturer Macphie has appointed Warren Wells as its new commercial director.
Fire-hit coffee maker seeks planning permission
UCC Coffee is seeking planning permission for a temporary warehouse to replace a building lost in a fire last year.
Gnaw gains French retail listings
British chocolate brand Gnaw has secured a major new account worth over €5m (£4.4m) with French retailers Carrefour and FranPrix, as well as local distributors.
opinion
Manage refrigeration to get better plant results
ABB group automation solutions director for food and beverage Gernut van Laak shares his advice for managing the cost of refrigeration in the supply chain.
Me & My Team
Street food brand shares growth plans
Managing director Jake Karia, wife Neeyantee and brother Naynesh have ambitious plans to grow their award-winning street food-style brand Jake & Nayns’.
Pladis appoints new chief executive
International snacks business Pladis has appointed Salman Amin as its global chief executive, replacing Cem Karakaş, who stepped down in September, citing family and health reasons.