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Justin Stead appointed chair of Walker’s Shortbread
Family-owned shortbread producer Walker’s Shortbread has appointed Justin Stead as its new chair, with Stead to assume his role in late October 2025.
Boparan Private Office funds Roberts Bakery
Boparan Private Office has confirmed an investment in Frank Roberts & Sons Limited, following the company’s Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators.
Growth in food sales “largely inflationary”
Over the five weeks from 31st August to 4th October, the British Retail Consortium reported a rise in food sales on the year.
Princes confirms decision to float on London Stock Exchange
Global food producer Princes Group has confirmed that it will proceed with an initial public offering and certain details of the offer.
Ocado remains fastest growing grocer
Worldpanel by Numerator has published its latest grocery market share update, finding that spending on offers is expected to increase in the run up to Christmas.
PepsiCo Q3 profits decrease to $12.8bn
PepsiCo has released its financial results for Q3, as the business experienced a reduction in profits.
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McDonald’s becomes latest restaurant hit by supply chain issues
The fast-food restaurant chain has experienced difficulties in stocking a number of their branches due to a lack of HGV drivers amid a national shortage.
Supply chain calls for reform on HGV legislation
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Logistics UK have written to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to inform the government of the worsening impact of driver shortages across the food supply industry.
Hauliers ‘avoiding’ food industry due to Brexit-related admin
Almost a third (31%) of haulage companies said they were having to avoid working with the food and drinks industry, due to increased checks and admin.
Welsh Affairs Committee’s report on Australia FTA welcomed by CIEH
“We share many of the concerns raised”, the CIEH has stated in response to a new report from the House of Commons’ Welsh Affairs Committee on the UK’s Free Trade Agreement with Australia.
Arla experiencing “driver shortage crisis”
Major dairy supplier to supermarkets Arla has been hit by the national HGV driver shortage, resulting in some delivery shortfalls.
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