Restaurant chains face potential food shortages following strike threat
Restaurants who receive supplies from the Bestfood company face possible disruption to food deliveries in the run up to Christmas, following the announcement of a forthcoming strike ballot by the GMB Union. Almost 600 GMB members working for Bestfood will take part in...
Bright Blue Foods to close Sargents Bakeries
Bright Blue Foods (BBF) have announced the proposed closure of Sargents Bakeries due to financial difficulties.
Asda launches new Asda Express convenience stores
Asda has announced plans to open its first two standalone convenience stores before Christmas 2022, under a new ‘Asda Express’ brand. The stores will open at Sutton Coldfield in November and Tottenham Hale, London, in December. This news follows the latest forecast of...
Wicked Kitchen raises $20 million funding for global expansion
Plant-based food manufacturer Wicked Kitchen, which first launched its products in the UK through Tesco, has raised U.S. $20 million via bridge funding. This brings the total amount raised by the business so far to $34 million.
Hovis appoints new CEO
Former Muller chief executive officer Jon Jenkins has been appointed by Hovis as its new CEO. Jenkins will formally take the role on 31st October, replacing Robert Higginson.
