Balancing founder input with institutional control
As food and beverage businesses grow and attract external investment, founders must adapt to more formal governance structures. Laura Gray, senior associate at law firm, Birketts LLP, explains...
Archives for August 10, 2026
Capri-Sun to sue Princes Group for £2M in bitter dispute
Fruit juice brand Capri-Sun is suing major British food and drink manufacturer Princes Group for allegedly failing to fulfil supermarket orders.
Pilgrim’s Europe workers to escalate Enniskillen strike
Pilgrim’s Europe workers in Enniskillen are set to escalate their ongoing strike action in a dispute over pay.
Tyrrells crisps strikes union deal after site closure
Potato crisps manufacturer Tyrrells has struck a deal with GMB Union that gives workers the right to negotiate for better pay and conditions.
SlimFast invests £5M into identity reboot
The weight management brand is branching out from its core offering, as it looks to tackle new markets.
Nichols buys functional soft drinks brand for £64M
The Vimto manufacturer has acquired the Dublin-based VitHit, founded by former rugby player Gary Lavin.
GLP-1s could be linked to more than 150 deaths
Data on the drugs’ side-effects has highlighted potential risks