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Moncler SpA, the iconic global luxury brand, and Interparfums SA, the creator of prestige perfumes and cosmetics, announce to have signed an exclusive and worldwide license agreement for fragrances which will last till December 31st, 2026, with a potential 5-year extension.
The Hut Group, the Manchester-based Consumer brand & technology group, pre-eminent in Beauty & Wellness, has announced group sales up 24% to £1.14bn for the year ended 31 December 2019. Gross Profit increased by 22% to £511m, with EBITDA up 22% to £111m.
Food industry figures across the United Kingdom have published a ‘path to recovery’ for the industry post-Covid 19. The proposals, endorsed by over 30 UK food and drink organisations, outline steps Government and industry can take to future proof the
Known for its fun, colourful organic cotton clothing and recycled plastic outerwear, Cornish children’s wear brand Frugi has successfully navigated the Covid-19 crisis with some significant developments. As Frugi celebrates its 16th Birthday, two 2020 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and
Cereal giant, Kellogg’s, lit up its UK factories in the colours of the rainbow last night to mark the beginning of what is traditionally a season of summer Pride events.
Hunter Boot, the iconic global footwear and outdoor lifestyle brand, is pleased to announce the successful recapitalisation of the business, led by existing shareholder, Pall Mall Legacy, and supported by Searchlight Capital, Pentland and other minority shareholders. As part of
Weetabix is working closely with its local farmers to keep production going for the nation’s favourite cereal during Covid-19.
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today published analysis showing that in the first quarter of 2020, food and drink exports fell by over £700m (-12.7%) compared to the same period in 2019. Sales to the EU were hit
Stan Chem International, a company most notable for its contract manufacturing to top Health & Beauty brands, and supply of raw materials to chemical, personal care, agriculture and bio agronomy markets, has secured £5.9 million in working capital from Independent
Provenance Hub, the home of Provenance Assured fabulous foods, opened its online store today, working with independent growers and producers from across the UK and Europe as we grow out of the current global crisis together.
Bedding manufacturer, Comfy Group is shifting its focus from pillows to protection by adding face masks to the roster of products it produces.
Supplies For Candles, a Mexborough-based distributer of candle and soap making ingredients, has completed the purchase of The Soap Kitchen, a Devon-based market leading supplier of personal care and soap making ingredients. The transaction was supported by alternative lender, ThinCats,
Mash Direct (www.mashdirect.com), the award-winning ‘field to fork’ vegetable accompaniments brand, has launched its 55th SKU, Cauliflower Bites, which is available to purchase from Nisa, RRP £2.00 (300g).
After over a month spent working from home, Kellogg’s UK is encouraging its office-based and field sales colleagues to take that much needed break away from their screens with its Summer Hours scheme.
Manchester-based PZ Cussons, a leading international consumer products group, announces that as part of its COVID-19 support programme, it will donate 500,000 bottles of Carex Hand Wash and Hand Sanitiser gel products to charities, vulnerable community support groups and NHS
Playmobil uses its own plastics expertise and launches the first reusable PLAYMOBIL Nose and Mouth Mask. The mask can be ordered by consumers via the company's online shop. The risk of infecting other people with a droplet infection can be
The Hut Group, the global consumer brand & technology group, today announces: A partnership with Singapore Airlines to charter a series of more than 100 flights; and The launch of “THG Air”, with the purchase and operation of two of its own dedicated
Philip Morris Limited (PML) has revealed further details of its ‘Buy-Back’ system to support retailers following the ban on menthol cigarettes, as IQOS Menthol Kits become available to stock.
GroceryAid has been at the heart of the food and drink industry for over 160 years supporting colleagues through crises across our trade. The GroceryAid Covid-19 Fund has been established to provide enhanced support for grocery colleagues during this
Thornton & Ross, part of the STADA Group, is donating 14,000 bottles of its best-selling disinfectant, Zoflora, to NHS workers in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
CEOs of Fairtrade organisations across the globe have written to the Chair of the G20, His Majesty Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, to call on G20 leaders to help protect farmers and workers
Argentinean born Miryam Brizuela started a small business, Marine Canvas Hut, in 2014 with her sister Patricia, creating covers and upholstery for boats in London. The business grew, adding new products targeted at houses and businesses. None of them were
Trade associations from across the UK food and drink supply chain have come together to publish a letter, calling on all Governments to ensure the continuation of critical imports and exports of food and drink at this critical time:
Oxfordshire based mobile accessories manufacturer, juice, is extending its support to those hospitalised with COVID-19, by helping them keep in contact with their loved ones.
Crate-rental provider phs Teacrate has geared up to support organisations who are continuing to supply essential services to the public and seeking to combat the spread of coronavirus.
