UK consumers’ penchant for popcorn fuels £3.3bn spending on bagged snacks
Alternative snacks are growing faster than the overall savoury snacks market, as lentil crisps and popcorn lead consumer demand.
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Booming confidence in UK service sector at highest point in 14 years
By David Craik
The latest quarterly CBI service sector survey showed the services sector is bouncing back after a weak start in 2015.
Connected world brings stronger economy as Facebook hits 1bn daily users
Facebook has achieved a new milestone, this time smashing records to notch up one billion users in a single day, according to Mark Zuckerberg.
Food manufacturers serve up thousands of new jobs due to global growth expectations
By David Craik
According to a new study of alcohol, fresh produce, food and drink producers by Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking – called “Investing for Growth” – English and Welsh food manufacturers are already cooking up recipes for growth both home and abroad.
On the hunt for the powerhouses fueling the nation’s economy
By Staff writer
The Real Business Growing Business Awards, supported by the CBI and held in association with Lloyds Bank, highlights some of the country’s most exciting, innovative and scaleable business models – and we’re currently on the hunt for candidates for the Larger Company of the Year Award (turnover £50m+).
Paddy Power and Betfair eye 1.1bn merger amid launch of online gambling incubator
The launch of an incubator focused on online gambling startups has coincided with the news that bookmakers Paddy Power and Betfair are planning a possible merger to become a global giant.
H&M launches €1m grant for innovations aimed at recycling old clothes
By David Craik
Swedish fashion chain H&M has launched a €1m prize to find new ideas to help it and its customers recycle old clothes.
Currency concerns top list of exporting hurdles
By David Craik
British SMEs say the volatility of global currencies has become the main hurdle in ramping up international trade.
“March of the makers” being stalled due to lack of funding
By David Craik
British manufacturers fear they are falling behind their global rivals when it comes to dreaming up new products because of a lack of government investment.
London SMEs look to millennials to deliver business growth and success
Some 91 per cent of small to medium-sized businesses across London believe recruiting millennials is the key to achieving future business growth and success, according to Lloyds Bank Commercial banking.