Spar UK names former Co-op growth director as MD
Michael Fletcher is to step down as managing director of Spar UK, with Jerome Saint-Marc appointed to succeed him from 17 August. Fletcher will step away from his day-to-day…
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First potential buyer steps forward for bankrupt bicycle group Accell
The Irish investment firm Quanta Capital is interested in acquiring Accell, the company behind the bicycle brands Sparta, Batavus, Raleigh, and Babboe, which was declared bankrupt…
Spar appoints new managing director
Jerome Saint-Marc succeeds Michael Fletcher who will step away from his day-to-day responsibilities at the end of August
Bicycle manufacturer Batavus bankrupt after years of COVID struggles
The Dutch bicycle manufacturer Accell Group, owner of brands such as Batavus, Sparta, Koga, Haibike, and Raleigh, has been declared bankrupt. On Tuesday, the Amsterdam court…
Tokmanni Group Expands SPAR Products To Dollarstore In Sweden
Nordic discounter Tokmanni has signed an agreement to distribute SPAR-branded goods to its Dollarstore locations across Sweden.
FDA lays out plan to close ingredients ‘loophole’ targeted by RFK Jr
Food industry groups say the agency is limited in its authority to require more transparency under the controversial GRAS framework, pushing for Congress to approve a national…
Premier Protein Sparkling Protein Soda
Premier Protein introduced a sparkling new way to meet protein goals with the launch of Sparkling Protein Soda.
Leftovers: C4 splashes into sparkling protein | Minute Maid Spiked expands into hard iced tea
The energy drink brand's launch is part of a move into non-caffeinated functional beverages, while Mexico juice giant Jumex enters protein shakes.
Wildfires scorch wine tourism in Bordeaux
Although the Gironde's catastrophic wildfires spared most vineyards from damage, they drove away visitors, impacted revenues and exposed the vulnerability of Bordeaux's…
Waterloo Sparkling Water announces new packaging
Waterloo Sparkling Water announced a new packaging design across its sparkling water product portfolio.
Bicycle company behind Batavus and Sparta faces bankruptcy
Accell, the Dutch bicycle group behind brands such as Batavus, Sparta, Koga, and Babboe, has been granted a stay of payment, which is often a precursor to bankruptcy. Acquisition…
Ole Smoky Moonshine Lemonades
Ole Smoky Distillery announced the launch of its newest ready to drink innovation: Ole Smoky Sparkling Moonshine Lemonades.