UK & Ireland Grocery News
Tom Fender Joins TWC As Development Director
Tom Fender has joined TWC (The Whole Sale Company), the route-to-market data specialist, as Development Director.
Fender has a wealth of experience, particularly in the...
Pernod Ricard Doubles Down On Investment In ‘Super Premium’ Brands
Despite growing concerns of the impact a no deal Brexit could have on consumer spending, Pernod Ricard believes people will continue to pay for...
Iceland Unveils Biggest Ever Own Label Range Update
Iceland has undertaken what it describes as the biggest ever shake up of its own label offer with over 550 new and improved products...
GSCOP Rules To Apply To Home Bargains
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that industry rules setting out how retailers should treat their suppliers will now apply to TJ...
Valeo Agrees £66m Deal To Acquire Campbell’s European Crisp Business
As flagged last month, Ireland’s Valeo Foods has reached an agreement with the Campbell Soup Company to acquire its European crisp business in a...
Amazon Hires Asda’s Legal Chief As Part Grocery Plans
Amazon is reported to have recruited Alex Simpson, Asda’s General Counsel and Company Secretary, to support its plans to expand further into the UK...
Greencore Acquires British Fresh Food-To-Go And Snacking Firm
Convenience food maker Greencore has acquired Freshtime UK Ltd., a supplier of food-to-go salads, chilled snacks and prepared produce, in a deal worth £56m.
Operating...
Burton’s Acquires Scotland’s Paterson Arran
The Burton’s Biscuit Company is broadening its product portfolio with the acquisition of Paterson Arran, one of Scotland’s leading independent food companies.
The deal, for...
Boots Moving Jobs Overseas As Part Of Cost-Cutting Drive
Boots has confirmed that it is planning to relocate its IT help desk overseas as part of wider moves by the under-pressure retailer to...
Twinings Takes Top Spot In UK Tea Market
Twinings has become the bestselling tea brand in the UK market, overtaking rival PG Tips.
Nielsen data, published by trade magazine The Grocer, shows Twinings...
