Trip Drink Ad Banned Over Claim It Makes You Calm

An advert by Trip drinks has been banned for making unauthorised claims that it can “help you feel calm”. The ad for the drink, which...

Leading Grocery Retailers Pledge To Explore Reusable Packaging

Nine of the UK’s largest grocery retailers have today issued a joint ‘Statement of Intent’ to explore how reusable packaging could be implemented across...

The Compleat Food Group Snaps Up Private Label Manufacturer

The Compleat Food Group, the owner of brands such as Pork Farms, Wall’s Pastry, and Squeaky Bean, has acquired Freshpak, a leading private label...

CEO Of Kenvue Steps Down Amid Strategic Review Aimed At Boosting...

Kenvue, the consumer health products business spun off from Johnson & Johnson in 2023, has announced the departure of its CEO, Thibaut Mongon, with...

IGD Warns That The Food Industry Is Facing A Workforce Crisis

The UK food system is under increasing pressure, with labour shortages and skills gaps creating a significant workforce challenge for the industry. This is...

Owner Of McVitie’s Announces Major Investment Plan For The UK

Pladis, the company behind brands such as McVitie’s, Jacob’s, and Flipz, has announced that it is investing £68m across its UK operations in a...

A.G. Barr Acquires Majority Stake In Functional Drinks Maker

A.G. Barr, the owner of IRN-BRU and Rubicon, has acquired a majority stake in Innate-Essence, the functional beverage manufacturing business that makes brands such...

Shift To Own Label Impacts Weetabix

Breakfast cereal giant Weetabix has suffered another disappointing year after being impacted by cash-strapped consumers switching to cheaper own-label alternatives. Accounts filed for its UK...

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Goodrays Secures £5m In Funding To Support Growth Plans

Fast-growing CBD brand Goodrays has announced the completion of a £5m Series A funding, featuring investment from Guinness Ventures, alongside existing and new institutional investors...

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