6 May 2025

Asda invests in foodservice brand-maker startup Lean Kitchen Network

Asda has made an equity investment in foodservice brand-making startup Lean Kitchen Network. The startup will use the funding boost to grow its business, helping large […]
6 May 2025

Shell rescues 38 tonnes of food with Too Good To Go partnership

Forecourt giant Shell has saved more than 38 tonnes of food from being wasted thanks to its partnership with Too Good To Go. It first went […]
6 May 2025

Driver crisis: Neither army nor longer hours will solve it, say hauliers

Haulier associations and distributors have slammed the government’s reported intention to scramble army drivers as a solution to the HGV driver crisis. According to research by […]
6 May 2025

Spar launches new own-label range of household products

Spar has launched a range of household cleaning products under a new sub-brand called Spar Home+. The 12-strong range will debut in participating stores across the […]
6 May 2025

Ingredients giant Olam plans listing on London Stock Exchange

Olam Food Ingredients, which supplies cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices to international fmcg players, will demerge from Indonesian agri giant Olam International and seek a […]
6 May 2025

Diageo grows agave spirits offering with Mezcal Unión deal

Drinks giant Diageo has expanded its fast-growing agave spirits range with the acquisition of Mexican mezcal brand Mezcal Unión for an undisclosed sum. The business was […]
6 May 2025

City snapshot: Food ingredient giant OFI picks London for primary market IPO

Top story A major £6.6bn global food ingredients giant will list on the London Stock Exchange next year to boost its worldwide growth plans. Olam Food […]
6 May 2025

Gopuff acquires rapid on-demand grocer Dija to boost European presence

On-demand rapid grocer Gopuff is to acquire Dija to accelerate its expansion into Europe. Dija was established late last year by former Deliveroo executives Alberto Menolascina […]
6 May 2025

Media Bites 13 Aug: Philip Morris/Vectura, Stock Spirits, Pret a Manger

The board of UK inhaler maker Vectura has agreed to support a £1bn takeover bid from cigarette company Philip Morris International after a fierce bidding war, […]
Add Your Restaurant / Takeaway