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WEBProfitability declines by almost 30% for UK food and beverage manufacturers, new data finds Small and mid-sized food and drink manufacturers in the UK are facing a ‘silent killer’ as new figures show profitability in both categories has dropped, despite strong sales. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic...
Refresco Completes Acquisition of Whitlock Packaging
WEBSep 12, 2016 — Refresco Group, the leading European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices for A-brands and retailers, has successfully completed the acquisition of Whitlock Packaging, a large scale US bottler. The acquisition of Whitlock enables Refresco to create a new growth platform in North America with return and synergy potential, similar to Europe.
Refresco Acquires CCEP’s Milton Keynes Site in the UK
WEBSep 11, 2019 — Refresco, the world’s largest independent bottler of beverages for retailers and A-brands with production facilities in Europe and North America, has agreed to acquire Coca-Cola European Partners’ (CCEP) Milton Keynes manufacturing site in the UK. Included in the agreement are a lease contract of CCEP’s warehouse site …
Produce World Group Acquires Fenmarc Roots Division
WEBNov 3, 2014 — Produce World Group, which is one of the largest expert growers and suppliers of high quality fresh vegetables in Europe, has purchased the roots division of Fenmarc Produce, based at Swinderby, Lincolnshire. The move is intended to further strengthen Produce World’s position in the market, firmly establishing it …
Refresco Forms Strategic Partnership With PepsiCo in Spain
WEBOctober 24. Refresco, the world’s largest independent bottler of beverages for retailers and A-brands with production in Europe and North America, has reached a strategic agreement with PepsiCo for the production of part of the PepsiCo beverages volume in Spain, effective from 1 November 2019.
JDE Invests Heavily in Kenco Coffee Company Rebrand
WEBOct 16, 2017 — JDE Invests Heavily in Kenco Coffee Company Rebrand. British hospitality leaders stay cautious but relief on inflation raises hopes on sales and margins Spread the loveBritain’s hospitality leaders are cautious about the future as pressure on the cost of doing business continues, CGA by NIQ’s latest Business Confidence Survey reveals.
Polestar Foods Sold to Privet Capital - fdbusiness.com
WEBDec 2, 2010 — Polestar Foods Sold to Privet Capital. UK frozen desserts manufacturer Polestar Foods has been sold to Privet Capital, the turnaround investor, for an undisclosed sum. Privet’s investment in Polestar has prevented the immediate collapse of the company and has secured 255 jobs. It has also been working …
Boortmalt Becomes the World Leader in Malt Production
WEBNov 7, 2019 — The acquisition strengthens Axereal’s position globally, and makes Boortmalt the world’s leading player in the production of malt. The acquisition sees Boortmalt taking over all Cargill Malt activities encompassing 16 malthouses in nine countries, nearly 600 employees, and with a total production capacity of 1.7 million tonnes.
Over 90% of Irish whiskey producers have had production …
WEBNov 3, 2022 — 92% of Irish whiskey producers have said that supply chain delays have negatively impacted on their recent production output and will likely impact future production output. That’s according to a survey of Irish Whiskey Association members, published as part of the Association’s ‘Irish Whiskey Global’ international trade report 2022. While Irish whiskey exports are set to grow again ...
Change of Leadership at McCain Foods GB & Ireland
WEBJul 31, 2018 — Change of Leadership at McCain Foods GB & Ireland. Profitability declines by almost 30% for UK food and beverage manufacturers, new data finds Spread the loveSmall and mid-sized food and drink manufacturers in the UK are facing a ‘silent killer’ as new figures show profitability in both categories has dropped, despite strong sales.
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