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Articles, news and analysis on UK and European growth companies operating in the food and drink sectors.

Entrepreneurs

John Schnatter Interview

Twenty-five years ago in Indiana, Papa John's founder and CEO John Schnatter sold his car to buy his first pizza oven. The franchise now has sales of more than $1 billion and just opened its 50th store in London.

News

Soft drinks company buys packaging firm

News

NBGI acquires restaurant and bar brands

NBGI Private Equity has backed the buyout of selected assets from Food and Drink Group, a bar and restaurant company that owns the Jamies wine bar and Henry J Beans brands.

News

Capital Fund backs food businesses

The Capital Fund, the government-backed regional venture capital fund for London, has made investments in two catering entrepreneurs.

News

Total Produce goes bananas for deals

Irish fruit and vegetable importer and Fyffes spin-off Total Produce has bought a 60 per cent stake in two Dutch fresh produce distributors, Haluco and Nedalpac, for up to €23 million (£18.6 million).

News

Oddbins sold to investment group

Oddbins, a wine retailer, has been sold to a consortium of investors lead by the former managing directors son for an undisclosed sum. Read on for more deal headlines.

Entrepreneurs

Jane Asher on running her Party Cakes business

Jane Asher has starred in movies opposite Michael Caine and Lawrence Olivier. She’s written novels and regularly treads the boards in the West End. Despite all that, nothing could prepare her for the highs and lows of running her own business, Party Cakes.

News

Lion Capital in frozen food buy-outs

Private equity firm Lion Capital has announced its intention to acquire two European frozen food manufacturers, FoodVest and Ad van Geloven.

News

Smoothie business to raise £500,000

The Original Smoothie Company, a recent entrant to the UK drinks market, is planning to raise £500,000 by a private placing of four million shares through corporate finance house City One Securities.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Fresh thinking: Graeme Dignan

Five years ago, creative guru Graeme Dignan set out to change the way he did business. Now, through a joint venture with Coca-Cola, he's establishing a business model all of his own.

News

Portuguese group buys salad supplier

A grower of watercress and other salad ingredients in the UK and Portugal is set to be acquired by RAR Group, a Portuguese private company.

News

JG Ross completes Jack Cooper deal

JG Ross has acquired Jack Cooper to create a combined bakery with turnover of some £9 million.

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial