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McVitie’s owner appoints former Coca-Cola exec as MD

May 11, 2022

Pladis, the parent company of McVitie’s and Jacobs, has appointed Tim Brett as managing director of Western Europe and emerging markets. Brett joins the biscuit manufacturer from the Coca-Cola company…

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HFSS: Which FMCG brands are reformulating bestsellers ahead of October’s law change

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April 20, 2022

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With speculations that the new High Fat Salt and Sugar (HFSS) restrictions due for October are being delayed due to pressures of alleviating the cost-of-living crisis for consumers – all…

McVities cuts 140 jobs in Manchester

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March 23, 2022

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Pladis, the global confectionary company, has cut 140 jobs in its McVities site in Manchester. The mass sacking which constituted one-third of the staff has resulted in Usdaw intervening with…

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Pladis appoints new chief marketing officer

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February 17, 2022

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Pladis, the British confectionery and snack company encompassing McVitie’s and Jacob’s, has appointed Aslı Özen Turhan as chief marketing officer (CMO) for UK & Ireland, replacing Caroline Hipperson. The decision…

FDF launches Action on Fibre initiative in partnership with UK leading brands

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September 14, 2021

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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched its new Action on Fibre initiative to help people boost their fibre intake. The initiative, which is supported by the federations members…

Nisa launches Better Biscuit trial in partnership with Pladis

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August 23, 2021

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Nisa has launched a trial with the parent company of McVitie’s, Pladis, to increase sales and help maximise independent retailers’ biscuit sales. Under its Better Biscuits initiative, which runs across…

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