Convenience food group Greencore has reported a rise in third-quarter sales, boosted by growth across its business. The company today (31 July) posted a 6.7% increase in underlying sales for the 13 weeks to 29 June. The 6.7% "core ...
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UK food group Princes has devised a GBP1.6m (US$2.5m) advertising campaign across its portfolio to push its 'Yours to Enjoy' brand message. The campaign, which launches this month, aims to promote the "different usage occasions, ...
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Russian grocery retailer Magnit has booked a 142% jump in first-half profit, driven partly by higher sales. Magnit said today (24 July) its net profit for the six months to the end of June rose to US$339.6m. Sales increased by 33%, ...
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Ruiz Food Products has announced the appointment of Rachel Cullen as CEO. Cullen joins the company with over 25 years of experience with companies including Unilever, Kraft Foods and most recently Dean Foods. She replaces Bryce Ruiz who ...
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Pan-Asian retailer Dairy Farm International Holdings has said it is trading ahead of last year, with growth recorded across the majority of its business. The company said sales and earnings increased in the period from 1 July to 6 ...
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Ralcorp Holdings has acquired Italian private-label frozen ready meals maker Gelit for an undisclosed sum. Gelit, based in Cisterna di Latina, employs around 130 staff and produces frozen ready meals for sale in the US and Italy. The ...
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Lotte Confectionery has reported a slide in first-half profits after a weak second quarter. For the six months to the end of June, the South Korea-based confectionery maker reported net profit down by 14% on the same period of last year, ...
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Mars Inc has added to is confectionery stable in the UK with the launch of a Mars Caramel bar. The product, which, according to Mars has already had success in the US, Canada and Australia, will be available from 10 September as a limited ...
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A fall in costs pushed up half-year profits at Fresh Del Monte Produce despite the US company reporting lower sales. Fresh Del Monte said today (31 July) its first-half net income was US$119.7m, up from $90.4m a year earlier. The higher ...
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Trina Solar Limited has announced that it has obtained the Client Test Data Program ("CTDP") certification from UL (Underwriters Laboratories). The Company is the first solar PV company to be awarded this certification, reflecting Trina ...
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The New Miami Subs Grill has announced a new Latin Fusion menu rollout in restaurants beginning 4 September. The company noted that the new menu rollout follows the franchising expansion efforts in South America and the announcement of ...
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TATA Steel vice chairman and MD visited the second Operation Smile India Cleft Care Mission organized in association with Hi-tech Hospital, Bhubaneswar. TATA Steel, Sir Dorabji TATA Trust & Allied Trusts are supporting the mission. In the ...
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Falconhead Capital, the owner of Competitor Group Inc., has sold the company to another venture capital group, Calera Capital Partners. CGI publishes Velo and Triathlete magazines and their associated websites. The company also owns the ...
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Xicato, a leading provider of LED modules for retail, hospitality and specialty lighting environments, today announced Joanna Brace has joined its executive team as vice president of marketing. Reporting to Xicato co-founder and CEO ...
The 6th November 2012 marked the launch of the Jonathan Speirs Scholarship Fund, set up to provide support to students of architecture who wish to enter the architectural lighting profession. Jonathan Speirs was one of the world’s ...
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