Food & Beverage news in the UK | Page 5

An overview of news, trends and research in the Food & Beverage industry in the UK:

Large CPG companies continue to be whittled down by niche producers Large Consumer packaged goods companies continue to see their market share eroded in the face of smaller players that are able to offer consumers local and natural wellbeing propositions.
15 March 2017
Mace supports three beehives on top of White City development Mace has joined forces with the London Bee Company to install three bee colonies on the roof of the BBC's former home, White City.
06 February 2017
Cottage Delight bought by Vestey Holdings, RSM provides advisory Family owned fine food producer Cottage Delight was recently sold to Vestey Holdings, a fourth generation family foods business.
19 December 2016
Global CPG supply chain transformation required to meet ESG goals Moving towards sustainable and social business practices, in light of the reality of what the environment can bear, is becoming an ever more prominent imperative.
23 November 2016
Revamping retail supply chain can boost the fresh food value chain Food waste is a global problem for humanity, from wasted resources and unnecessary environmental damage to the social cost of food not reaching people.
27 October 2016
Ex-Bainies launch Cookoo, home made food delivery service Ex-Bainies Rachel Swindenbank and Joanne Thompson earlier this year launched a London-based home-cooked meal delivery service Cookoo; the service recently received an investment.
23 September 2016
Consumer sentiment spurring boom of small producers in US food industry More and more US consumers are opting for food products that offer wellness benefits, are sustainably produced and lack additives.
20 September 2016
AB InBev | SABMiller deal is fee bonanza for management consultants The megadeal between AB InBev and SABMiller has triggered a fee bonanza among advisers working on what is third-biggest deal in global corporate history.
19 September 2016
Organic and bio food market faces large growth potential in India Global demand for organic food, seen as healthier and to enhance the well-being for people and the environment, is creating a boom for small producers.
14 September 2016
Five firms advise on acquisition of shrimp processor Klaas Puul Private equity firm H2 Equity Partners has, for an undisclosed sum, acquired a controlling stake in Klaas Puul, a Netherlands-based shrimp producer.
05 September 2016
Baker Tilly US launches 'Stewardship Day' to fight food insecurity Food insecurity affects more than 17 million households in the US, with 6.9 households facing continued low security.
18 August 2016
Millennials and technology are redrawing consumer goods market Millennials and the technology they wield are redrawing the consumer goods market with changes in values and in how they like to shop.
26 July 2016
Foreign FMCG players losing share in fast changing Chinese market The Chinese FMCG market is under pressure as consumers shift their spending habits towards higher value durable goods and health, causing growth rates for the market to hit lows of around 3% at the s
06 July 2016
Supermarkets can lead the way in the fight against fat and obesity Almost 25% of the UK population is obese, making our nation the most obese country in Western Europe.
18 May 2016
Heineken cuts back spending on external consultants by a fifth Heineken’s spending on external consultants fell by 21% last year. In total, almost €150 million was paid to consultancies and independent management consultants.
17 May 2016
European grocery industry to face major reshape in coming decade Large European supermarkets and hypermarkets are set to lose considerable market share as value conscious consumers seek discounters and online propositions.
12 May 2016
Monica McGurk leads Strategy & Ventures unit of Tyson Foods US based Tyson Foods has named former McKinsey & Company partner Monica McGurk as its new Senior Vice President for Strategy and New Ventures.
06 May 2016
Global grocery retailers struggle with expansion into emerging markets The expansion strategies of international grocery retailers into emerging markets is not as effective as hoped for, according to new research.
05 May 2016
11 advisory firms advise on Continental Bakeries acquisition The Merchant Banking division of Goldman Sachs and private equity firm Silverfern have acquired Continental Bakeries, a European bakery group.
02 May 2016
Consumers waste less if retailers sell fresh more less Food waste is a major global problem, not merely in terms of wasted goods that could support a person’s life, but also in terms of environmental and economic damage.
05 April 2016
Wages, food safety and technology top restaurant agenda While restaurant and brand owners are benefiting from lower commodity prices and increasing consumer spending, fast food workers remain poorly paid, highlights a new report.
30 March 2016
Consumer goods shifting towards a winner take all world The effects of digital channels are felt across a variety of different industries, as more and more consumers opt for the convenience of buying online.
30 March 2016
LD&A Jupiter advises on sale of FinTech firm XXImo to Sodexo French multinational Sodexo has acquired XXImo, a Netherlands based FinTech startup. The deal – financial terms have not been disclosed – was advised on by corporate finance firm LD&A Jupiter.
29 March 2016
RSM advises Camden Town Brewery on sale to AB InBev Camden Town Brewery has recently been acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev in a deal reported to be worth more than £80 million.
09 February 2016
BCG: CPG companies facing technology cost pressures The consumer packaged goods industry is facing digitalisation, and companies are taking different approaches to meet changing consumer expectations, a recent BCG report highlights.
03 February 2016
41 million children under age of 5 globally face obesity Obesity is a growing problem across the world, by 2030 41% of the global population is projected to be overweight or obese, warns a report. The social costs are staggering, with 2.
01 February 2016
Fighting the 40 billion food fraud to protect food supply Food safety has been an issue in recent years, from the powdered baby milk formula contaminated with dangerous levels of melamine to horse meat sold as beef.
01 February 2016
Chris Kempczinski named Strategy Chief of McDonald's McDonald’s has named former Boston Consulting Group consultant Chris Kempczinski as its Strategy Chief, as part of a wider reshuffle at the top, in a move to help steer growth initiatives as the comp
02 December 2015
Oranges and orange juice losing share to mandarins Global production of oranges has dropped by 14% over the past five years, to a volume of 48.4 million metric tons in 2015.
16 November 2015
Schouten Global supports leadership track at Huishan Huishan Dairy Products, one of China’s largest producers of dairy products, has hired Schouten Global to support it with the design and deployment of a leadership development programme.
02 November 2015
50 fastest growing OOH food and drink firms in UK BrewDog, Bill's Restaurants and Ed's Easy Diner are according to new research the fastest growing out-of-home food and beverage companies in the UK.
12 October 2015
Squarefield provides sell side advisory to De Bioderij Cérélia, one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of ready-to-bake dough products, has acquired Netherlands-based De Bioderij, a firm that produces ready-to-(h)eat pancake products.
24 September 2015

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