Red Tractor appoints new head of communications
In a move to strengthen its communications function, Red Tractor has appointed Rebecca Miller into the newly formed role of head of communications. Miller joins Red Tractor from HEINEKEN UK, the UK’s largest cider, beer and pub company, where she was head of media and...
M&S results reveal retailer is determined to increase its grocery market share
M&S' full year results for the 52 weeks ending 30th March 2019 have been released, and its top line summary reports as “good progress in restoring the basics.” The results indicate its food business is showing good signs of progress in arresting the decline in...
2 Sisters accelerates business transformation
2 Sisters Food Group has announced a series of actions as part of a transformational strategy to turnaround the business including further investments in its Fox's Biscuits business. The company is making further investments in its UK poultry and Fox’s Biscuits...
Jamie Oliver restaurant group goes into administration
Jamie Oliver's Italian chain of restaurants has collapsed and administrators called in. The move puts up to 1300 jobs at risk. In a statement on Twitter Jamie Oliver said: “I am deeply saddened by this outcome and would like to thank all of the staff and our suppliers...
Plenty of opportunity for Kent’s food producers ahead of Brexit
The Kent Food and Drink Conference 2019 highlighted the opportunity for Kent’s food and drink producers, but cautioned trends in the wider sector may impact on them over the next 12+ months. According to research presented by Chris Hayward, head of UK business...
