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

Entrepreneurs

William Chase: Down to earth

The founder of Tyrrells tells GrowthBusiness how he won a prestigious international award for his British-made vodka and explains why VCs don't get entrepreneurs.

News

Altech Software bags £610,000

South Wales-based company Altech Software has secured £610,000 in investment to market its software applications for the food manufacturing industry.

News

Bart Spices in MBO

Langholm Capital has backed the MBO of Bart Spices, a Bristol-based supplier of herbs and spices.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Building a brand: Hotel Chocolat

The story of Hotel Chocolat demonstrates that sometimes you need to ignore all the advice you get. Angus Thirlwell, the company's founder, reveals his recipe for branding success.

Entrepreneurs

Inside Gordon Ramsay’s business

The business empire of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay reported a pre-tax loss of £4.3 million for the year to August 2008.

News

Pasta King in MBI

A supplier of pasta meals to schools has undergone a management buy-in (MBI) for £13 million backed by NBGI Private Equity.

News

Threshers and Wine Rack go bust

First Quench Retailing, the private equity-backed owner of Threshers and Wine Rack, has gone into administration. 

News

Calypso Soft Drinks completes refinancing

US financial services firm GE Capital has provided a refinancing package of £9.2 million to Wales-based Calypso Soft Drinks.

News

Soup maker TSC in buy-out

TSC Foods, a UK manufacturer of chilled and frozen soups and sauces, has been sold for £24 million in a private equity-backed buy-out.

News

Wine retailer raises £1 million

The Sampler, a wine retailer based in the London borough of Islington, has received funding of £1 million to open branches across the capital.

News

Just-Eat in £10.5 million Series A round

Skype and Last.fm investor Index Ventures has led a £10.5 million round of funding into Just-Eat, a website allowing consumers to order food online.

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.

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Partner content

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