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Mexi Bean Express Signs First UK Franchise Location
Mexican food brand Mexi Bean Express is firing up its UK expansion with the signing of its very first franchise location.
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The Cost Of Growing Up As Parents In Scotland Spend More Per Week For Teenagers
As research reveals that parents' weekly food bills in Scotland rise by an average of £42 when their teenagers hit a growth spurt, Aldi has launched a dedicated Growth Spurt Shop to help parents fuel hungry teenagers without breaking the bank.
Jul 82 min read


Celebrating A New Sporting Chapter At The Courthouse After £350k Refurb
Special guests raised a glass to the latest chapter of one of Rugby’s most beloved pubs last week at an exclusive event to mark its launch.
Jun 293 min read


Hayman's Creates Duty Free Exclusive For Heathrow's 80th Anniversary
Hayman’s has launched a Duty Free exclusive to celebrate Heathrow’s 80th anniversary.
Jun 241 min read


Scotland's Bakers Score A World Cup Winner With Local Pies
Aldi has teamed up with three of Scotland's finest bakers to launch a series of limited-edition pies inspired by the World Cup and its host nations.
Jun 112 min read


Aldi And Fierce Beer Mark 10-Year Partnership With 2 Million Beers Sold
Aberdeen-based brewery Fierce Beer marks ten years as an Aldi Scotland supplier, launching its latest beer, ‘Hometown’ ahead of the World Cup.
Jun 93 min read


Aldi Launches The Nation’s First ‘Hope Insurance’ To Tartan Army Fans
Aldi Scotland store manager Stevie Clark has launched the nation’s first “Hope Insurance”, a new scheme to help fans survive the rollercoaster of Scotland’s first men’s World Cup in nearly 30 years.
Jun 23 min read


Aldi Announces £5BN Boost For British Farmers
Aldi has announced a £5 billion investment in British farming and food production through a series of long-term agreements with UK suppliers.
Jun 22 min read


Calculus Leads £3M Investment Into Edify, The AI Operations Platform For Hospitality
Calculus, one of the UK’s longest-established EIS and VCT fund managers with over 25 years backing innovative growth companies, announces a £2.5m investment into Edify, the AI-powered operations platform built for quick service restaurants (QSRs) and hospitality chains.
Jun 12 min read


Dame Mary Berry Officially Opens RH Amar’s New Headquarters
Leading UK food distributor, RH Amar has celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in High Wycombe, with Dame Mary Berry joining colleagues and guests at a special lunch to mark the occasion.
May 272 min read


Shetland Pizza Business Marks First Year With Permanent Home
A Shetland-based pizza business is marking its first year in operation with the opening of a new permanent premises, following support from Business Gateway that has helped it grow from a mobile venture into a thriving community-focused enterprise.
May 263 min read


St Austell Brewery Uncovers Hidden Gems Of Its History
St Austell Brewery is raising a glass to 175 years with the launch of a new anniversary book, A History of St Austell Brewery.
May 153 min read


Aldi Shoppers In Scotland Help Raise £13Millon For Teenage Cancer Trust
Aldi is thanking shoppers in Scotland for helping the supermarket raise £13 million for Teenage Cancer Trust through their nine-year partnership.
May 82 min read


St Austell Brewery Launches Plantable Beer Mats
St Austell Brewery is launching its latest impact report in a bold and practical way, rolling out biodegradable, plantable beer mats across its South West pub estate.
May 83 min read


Scottish Exporters To Strengthen The Sector’s Export Resilience
Scottish food and drink businesses, including direct competitors, have been urged to work closer together to overcome growing barriers to international trade and strengthen the sector’s export resilience.
May 53 min read


Kent Crisps Partner With Shepherd Neame To Launch New Flavour Crisps
Award-winning brand Kent Crisps announced the launch of new Beef Brisket & Stout Flavour crisps, a mouth-wateringly rich and savoury hand-cooked crisp developed in collaboration with historic Kent Brewer, Shepherd Neame.
May 13 min read


St Austell Brewery Toasts 175 Years With 1851 Anniversary Beer
St Austell Brewery is marking its 175th anniversary with the release of 1851, a special edition commemorative ale brewed to honour the year the brewery was founded.
May 12 min read


M&S Becomes First UK Retailer To Launch Jersey Royal Potatoes
M&S has become the first UK retailer to launch its much-anticipated Jersey Royal potatoes, thanks to its longstanding 10-year relationship with the Le Maistre family.
Apr 302 min read


Bestway Wholesale Appoints A Food Service Director
Bestway Wholesale has appointed Charles Abraham as Food Service Director, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business accelerates its growth across catering, foodservice and the on-trade markets.
Apr 291 min read


M&S Invests £2.1Bn To Extend Its Commitment To British Lamb And Beef
M&S announces that it is extending its commitment to British lamb and beef farming with a £2.1bn investment.
Apr 293 min read


Dina Foods Making Bakery Work For Foodservice Operators
London-based family business Dina Foods supplies an artisan range of Mediterranean flatbreads and luxury confectionery to foodservice operators across the UK.
Apr 294 min read
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