Will Covid-19 spark change in UK supplier payment terms?
We look at the records of how the UK's largest grocers – and manufacturers – have been paying their suppliers and wonder if the recent changes to help suppliers will stick around.
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Pladis, Continental Bakeries quiet on BN brand talk
Pladis, the UK-based biscuits arm of Turkey's Yildiz Holding, is reportedly looking to sell French brand BN and Dutch business Continental Bakeries has been named as a potential buyer - although both companies declined to comment today (17 November) when contacted by just-food.
Yildiz to invest in Turkey as “chocolate base” for Pladis
Turkish conglomerate Yildiz Holding has announced plans for its domestic market to become the group's "base" for chocolate production and for the manufacture of new chocolate products for its snacks subsidiary, Pladis.
Ferrero confirms takeover bid for Belgian biscuit maker Delacre
Italy-based confectioner Ferrero has confirmed it has made a formal bid to acquire Belgian biscuits maker Delacre, which is part of Pladis, the newly-formed biscuits and chocolate subsidiary of Turkish conglomerate Yildiz Holding.
Yildiz plans Pladis IPO to support “aggressive” growth
Yildiz Holding, the Turkish owner of brands including Godiva and McVitie's, has said it plans to list its recently established food unit, Pladis, in London by 2020 as part of a push to become the world's largest snack group.
McVitie’s launches gluten-free Hobnobs range
Yildiz Holding-owned United Biscuits today (6 June) announced the launch of two products in the UK – McVitie's gluten-free original Hobnobs and McVitie's gluten-free milk chocolate Hobnobs. The UK's largest biscuit maker…
United Biscuits forecasts 50% rise in exports from UK by 2020
United Biscuits today (20 November) forecast a 50% rise in its exports from the UK by 2020. The company, which is owned by Turkish food giant Yildiz Holding, said that…
Food industry news of the week – Almondy takeover, Danone and climate, Maggi relaunch
Nestle resumes Maggi sales in India Nestle started to roll out Maggi noodles in the Indian market today (9 November) following a five-month ban. Premier Foods sees brands return to…
Food industry quotes of the week: American Halal Co., Orkla, United Biscuits
This week, Orkla pledged zero-deforestation by 2020. Elsewhere, United Biscuits opened its first e-commerce store in China. just-food spoke to CEO of American Halal Co., Adnan Durrani following the firm's…
United Biscuits opens Alibaba online store in China
United Biscuits has opened its flagship e-commerce store in China on Alibaba Group's Tmall Global platform. Announcing the launch, the UK group said China is a "strategic market" because it is…
Yildiz CFO Cem Karakas named deputy executive chairman
Yildiz Holding has promoted CFO Dr Cem Karakas to executive deputy chairman, a position the Turkey-based food giant described as "the top professional position within the group". Karakas had held the roles of…
