Ape Snacks sold to private investor

Ape Snacks sold to private investor

UK-based coconut snacks brand Ape Snacks has been sold to a private investor and food brand owner, the name of which has not been revealed. Ape Snacks was launched by Zack Nathan who said he started the business after noticing a potential lack of “appetising healthy...
Marks and Spencer reports tough trading

Marks and Spencer reports tough trading

Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S) has reported its food revenue is down by 0.2% and like-for-like revenue is also down by 2.9%, reflecting tough trading over the 26 weeks that ended on 29th September 2018. According to the M&S half year results, the retailer...
PepsiCo plans to acquire Pipers Crisps

PepsiCo plans to acquire Pipers Crisps

PepsiCo intends to acquire crisp brand Pipers Crisps early in 2019, subject to approval by the Competition and Markets Authority. It has been revealed that the food and drink team at Walker Morris law firm have advised Pipers Crisps on the potential buy-out which is...
Food manufacturers seeing an increase in costs

Food manufacturers seeing an increase in costs

Food and drink manufacturers are reporting an increase in costs as a result of stockpiling ahead of a possible ‘no-deal’ Brexit. The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest business confidence survey reveals that over a third (38%) of food and drink manufacturers are...
Morrisons loses data breach appeal

Morrisons loses data breach appeal

Morrisons has lost its challenge to a High Court ruling that it is liable for a data breach which saw thousands of its employees’ details posted online. The Court of Appeal has upheld the original decision against the supermarket, issued in December 2017....