Momo Kombucha Closes £2M Funding Round
London-based small batch kombucha brand, Momo Kombucha, has successfully raised £4.5 million across six funding rounds since its inception in 2018. The brand is backed...
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Waitrose Hiring 8,500 Seasonal Positions for the Holiday Season
As part of a broader recruitment initiative, the John Lewis Partnership is advertising a total of 13,700 seasonal roles, aiming to bolster its workforce during...
Kerry Enhances Profit Margins Through Salt and Sugar Reduction Solutions
In its Half-Year 2025 report, Kerry Group indicated a 3.0% volume growth, a 100 basis points increase in EBITDA margin to 16.1%, and a 9.8%...
Strikes Conclude at UK Bottler Following Pay Agreement
Workers at Encirc’s Avonmouth site have successfully secured a 4.4% pay increase retroactively effective from January 2025. In addition, employees will benefit from a 1%...
EU to Prohibit Certain ‘Meaty’ Names for Plant-Based Products
The EU Commission has proposed a ban on 29 meat-related terms for plant-based products. Some terms like “steak,” “sausage,” and “burger” remain unaffected. The Commission...
Tesco to Build Multi-Million Pound Distribution Hub
Tesco plans to build a new distribution centre at the DP World London Gateway Port, targeting an opening in 2029. This initiative underscores the retailer’s...
Tesco UK Chief Executive Resigns
Matthew Barnes will step down from his position on June 30, 2025, with Ashwin Prasad, currently the Tesco Group Chief Commercial Officer, confirmed as his...
Belfast Distillery Raises £5 Million in Funding
The funding package features an equity investment from Whiterock’s Growth Capital Fund, complementing the debt support Titanic acquired from Whiterock in 2022, which was used...
Emma Watson’s Gin Brand Secures £4.95 Million in Funding
The funding round that concluded in December 2024 attracted significant investment from notable players, including the US-based InvestBev and Jean-Sebastien Robicquet of the French beverage...
Waitrose Launches Its First New Store in Six Years
Waitrose has opened a new 3,000 square foot convenience shop in Hampton Hill, located in south west London. This marks the retailer’s first new location...