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Wales Online
07-07-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Major drinks brand to vanish from supermarket shelves after collapse
Major drinks brand to vanish from supermarket shelves after collapse Mighty Drinks, a milk alternative brand, is looking to appoint administrators for the brand and their intellectual property Mighty Drinks could be found in Sainsbury's and major supermarkets (Image: Tartezy via Getty Images ) A well-known beverages company stocked in supermarkets throughout the UK has entered administration, according to the firm. Mighty Drinks - which specialises in dairy-free alternatives - is seeking to appoint administrators for both the brand and its intellectual property. According to The Sun, James Clark and Howard Smith from Interpath Advisory are examining potential options and hunting for prospective purchasers. Interpath's food and beverage lead explained that it needed futher investment which was not readily available. Tom Swiers, who leads food and beverage operations at Interpath, explained: "Unfortunately, this came at a point in the company's cycle where it required further investment." Once found in ASDA, the drinks company has not gone into administration (Image: Alan Morris via Getty Images ) However, this funding was not coming in from 'typical investors'. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here He added: "This was not forthcoming from typical investors in this space, nor was it attractive to typical special situations investors, given the relatively early stage of the company's development." Article continues below Company directors started seeking funding when their plant-based milk products failed to achieve greater profitability, ultimately leading to the appointment of administrators. The Yorkshire-based enterprise was founded by siblings Tom and Nick, who initially produced pea-based milk in their bathtub, reports Bristol Live. The pair explained their concept arose from acknowledging widespread complaints about existing dairy alternatives, particularly regarding flavour and protein levels, believing "real progress should be better than the original". The duo aimed to "shake up the dairy alternative market." This was during a period when non-dairy options were gaining traction as consumers moved away from traditional cow's milk. Mighty Drinks has broadened their distribution of oat and pea beverages, along with dehydrated powders, across a range of UK retailers including Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons, as well as online. Article continues below However, in recent times, Mighty Drinks has grappled with several hurdles such as escalating costs and a downturn in consumer spending. The firm stated that their primary focus moving forward is profitability, rather than expansion.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Buckland Abbey monk music to be played after almost 500-year gap
Rare music is set to be played at a Devon abbey for the first time in almost 500 years after it was found in a medieval book.A "plaintive" music performance by the University of Exeter's chapel choir has been scheduled in August at the National Trust's Buckland Abbey in performance has been set up to celebrate the return of a book to the abbey for the first time since music was discovered by University of Exeter historian Prof James Clark inside the 15th Century book, which is being loaned to the abbey by the British Library. 'Very exciting' The National Trust has worked with experts at the University of Exeter to prepare the music from the book, which was sold to the British Library in Trust music historian Daisy Gibbs said: "Whoever compiled this collection seems to have been unusually creative, pulling together words and music from many different sources."Prof Clark said it was "very exciting" to recover the music. He added: "Before the Tudor Reformation, in every part of England and Wales there were places like this dedicated to creative music-making and performance."Through this research we can now learn much more about this tradition and what it meant not only for the musicians but also for the surrounding communities that shared in their art." Known as a "customary", the richly decorated Buckland Book contained the instructions the monks needed to carry out their daily religious rituals and also contained a rare collection of medieval music copied and added to the book in the early Tudor music is in a style called "plainchant", with single lines of music for monks or priests to sing all than following the rigid liturgical structure of the time, with particular pieces sung at different times of the day, the monks curated a unique sequence of chants drawn from various music may have been used to help the Cistercian monks through a crisis, such as during a sickness of this type of music was lost or destroyed during the Reformation, which saw every priory and abbey in England closed by Henry VIII.
Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major drinks brand sold in Asda, Sainsbury's & Morrisons COLLAPSES into administration as boss admits ‘times are tough'
It comes amid challenges in the industry more broadly GLASS EMPTY Major drinks brand sold in Asda, Sainsbury's & Morrisons COLLAPSES into administration as boss admits 'times are tough' A MAJOR drinks brand that is sold at UK stores has gone into administration due to the tough times they are facing. Producer of milk alternatives - Mighty Drinks - is looking to appoint administrators for the brand and their intellectual property. 1 Mighty Drinks' 'not milk' alternatives were also sold online by Amazon Credit: Amazon Consultants at Interpath Advisory, James Clark and Howard Smith, along with stakeholders are exploring available options, offers and searching for buyers. Food and drink leader at Interpath, Tom Swiers, said: 'Unfortunately, this came at a point in the company's cycle where it required further investment. 'This was not forthcoming from typical investors in this space, nor was it attractive to typical special situations investors, given the relatively early stage of the company's development." Mighty Drinks enters administration The company's plant-based milks have struggled to become more profitable, and the directors began looking at options for investments, and eventually for appointing administrators. Mr Swiers links Mighty Drinks' change in circumstances a reflection of broader changes in the alternative foods sector. What does going into administration mean? WHEN a company enters into administration, all control is passed to an appointed administrator. The administrator has to leverage the company's assets and business to repay creditors any outstanding debts. Once a company enters administration, a "moratorium" is put in place which means no legal action can be taken against it. Administrators write to your creditors and Companies House to say they've been appointed. They try to stop the company from being liquidated (closing down), and if it can't it pays as much of a company's debts from its remaining assets. The administrator has eight weeks to write a statement explaining what they plan to do to move the business forward. This must be sent to creditors, employees and Companies House and invite them to approve or amend the plans at a meeting. A Notice of Intention is used to inform concerning parties that a company intends to enter administration. It is a physical document which is submitted to court, usually by directors aiming to prevent a company from being liquidated. Like with a standard administration process, a Notice of Intention stops creditors from taking out any legal action over a company while they try and rectify the business. History of the company The Leeds-based company started with two brothers, Tom and Nick, who were making pea milk in their bath tub. For them, "real progress should be better than the original", an idea which emerged from common criticisms of milk alternatives around their taste or protein content. At a time when there was increasing shift away from cows milk around the UK, the brothers were hoping to "shake up the dairy alternative market". Their brand then expanded to supply oat and pea drinks, as well as dehydrated powders at various retailers around the UK, such as Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons, as well as online. In recent years, however, Mighty Drinks have faced a number of challenges, including rising costs and declining consumer spending. Martin Lewis explains how to get free groceries at Asda, Sainsbury's and Co-op There is now a heavier focus on profitability moving forward, rather than growth. Wider woes in the food and drink sector The news of Mighty Drinks' struggles comes as "times are tough" for the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. There has been reported declining confidence in the segment, according to survey conducted earlier this year by the industry body the Food and Drink Federation. The survey suggested a decline in confidence among businesses to -47 per cent in the final months of 2024, compared to having been at -6% in the previous quarter. Changes to national insurance contributions were also a factor in the 12,500 respondent's more pessimistic outlook, with inflationary pressures and uncertainty around supply chains. The Sun has contacted Mighty Drinks for comment.
Los Angeles Times
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Prep Rally: The best high school tournaments to watch this summer
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. The summer season has begun. Let's examine what to look for. The 2025-26 season starts with a busy summer of preparation, when freshmen and transfers get their first looks from coaches in the off season. Football teams have begun competing in seven on seven events, hitting the weight room and beginning the process of getting into shape for the start of the season Aug. 22. Fans wanting to get a sneak peek at this season's fall stars, here are some tournaments to watch. The L.A. Chargers are hosting a tournament June 14 in El Segundo. Arroyo High also has a tournament June 14. Palos Verdes has a tournament June 21. The Saugus tournament is June 21 at Central Park. St. John Bosco, Mission Viejo, Simi Valley and Baldwin Park are having tournaments June 28. Edison's Battle at the Beach is July 12 and a must-see event. Long Beach Poly is hosting a tournament July 19 that includes Mater Dei, which is also in the Mission Viejo tournament. In basketball, the California LIVE tournament for girls is June 12-14 in Roseville and for boys June 27-29 at Ladera Sports Center and San Juan Hills High. The Section 7 tournament for boys is June 20-22 at the Arizona Athletic Grounds and June 13-14 for girls. The War on the Floor tournament is June 19-22 at Chaminade and El Camino Real. The Maranatha tournament is June 9-14. The Fairfax tournament is June 16-21. In baseball, the Area Code tournament featuring class of 2026 and 2027 players is Aug. 6-11 at Blair Field in Long Beach. The Area Code underclass tournament is Aug. 1-5. Remember Southern Section schools have to take a mandatory two-week dead period in each sport, where coaches are not allowed to work with athletes. St. John Bosco culminated the greatest baseball season in school history by winning the Southern California Division I regional. The Braves previously won the Trinity League title and the Southern Section Division 1 championship. From shortstop James Clark to relief pitcher Jack Champlin, coach Andy Rojo's Braves finished 30-4 and beat one top team after another. Here's a report on their final win. If you want an early look at top teams for 2026, here they are: 1. St. John Bosco, 2. Harvard-Westlake, 3. Corona, 4. Norco, 5. JSerra. It's awards season, and Corona pitcher Seth Hernandez is going to be busy. Last week, he was named the state player of the year by Gatorade, then the national player of the year by Gatorade. Hernandez went 9-1 this season and should be a top pick in next month's baseball draft. He was home schooled until joining Corona his junior year and finished with a two-year mark of 18-1. Here's the report and video from the announcement. For all the push-ups completed, for all the running drills endured and for all the yelling received during his days playing high school football at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High in the 1990s, Dan Keeler is getting the last laugh later this month when he takes command of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in Coronado. 'Now I'm going to have to salute him,' former Notre Dame coach Kevin Rooney quipped. A story on the impact coaches can have on their players' lives. El Modena finished runner-up in the Division I regional to Chula Vista Mater Dei. Lots of top teams chose to opt out of participating due to club commitments, graduation and other issues. The CIF intends to hold state championships in softball and baseball soon, so finding a way to get the top teams to participate will be a priority. The regular season must end sooner to be held before school lets out or the problems will continue. Southern California is where golf prodigies Tiger Woods and Patrick Cantlay first began to receive attention as youths, and 15-year-old Jaden Soong, a member of the Class of 2028 at St. Francis High in La Cañada, is on the same path. On Tuesday, he mastered Poppy Hills Country Club, shooting a nine-under 62 to win the CIF state championship in Pebble Beach. He had no bogeys, seven birdies and an eagle. He's believed to be the youngest to win a CIF individual golf title. PGA winners Cantlay (Servite) and Rickie Fowler (Murrieta Valley) are former winners of the event. Here's a look at his amazing performance. Sydney Douglas, who was a 6-foot-7 starting freshman for Ontario Christian's championship girls basketball team, has transferred to Corona Centennial. . . . John Andrade is the new soccer coach at Viewpoint. . . . Offensive lineman Anthony Rodriguez of Long Beach Poly has committed to San Jose State. . . . Junior receiver Gavin Honore of Mater Dei has committed to Georgia. . . . Former Hart, UCLA and major leaguer Trevor Brown is the new baseball coach at West Ranch. He was known for his versatility, playing everything from catcher to the infield. . . . St. Francis basketball coach Todd Wolfson will also be the school's interim athletic director. Matt Luderer has been on leave while battling an illness. . . . Gina Hairapetian has resigned after 22 years as softball coach at Chaminade. . . . Offensive lineman Josh Haney from JSerra has committed to Fresno State. Ralphy Velazquez, a former Huntington Beach baseball standout, is playing in the Cleveland Guardians organization. The 2023 first-round draft pick has eight home runs this season in the minors playing in high-A ball. Here's a story from 2023 discussing his power potential. From the Los Angeles Times, a story on skateboarders in their 50s and 60s. From the Los Angeles Times, a story on Palisades High allowing its graduates to enjoy the Hollywood Bowl as the site for its ceremony with some celebrity speakers. From the Los Angeles Times, the story of a high school track runner being disqualified at the state track championships for using a fire extinguisher. From On3, a story on the new NIL rules approved by a judge for college athletics. Have a question, comment or something you'd like to see in a future Prep Rally newsletter? Email me at and follow me on Twitter at @latsondheimer. Did you get this newsletter forwarded to you? To sign up and get it in your inbox, click here.
7NEWS
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Celebrate National Donut Day with FREE cinni donuts thanks to Donut King
Calling all donut lovers; you're in for an extra special Friday treat. In celebration of National Donut Day (Friday, June 6), Donut King is giving away FREE cinnamon donuts at select stores. 'When it comes to the hot cinnamon donut, Donut King has the best, no question!' Raquel Hine, Marketing Manager at Donut King tells Best Picks. A perfect pick-me-up on a cold winter's day, there's no better Friday feeling than getting your hands on a tasty cinnamon treat straight out the fryer. To score your free Donut King Hot Cinnamon Donut, visit your local participating Donut Kingstore on June 6 to pick up a complimentary cinni donut (one per person). Offering free donuts is the second installment of surprises for shoppers, as Donut King teamed up with Ovolo Hotels to offer the most unexpected partnership. They decked out two suites at Ovolo's Wooloomolloo hotel, transforming the rooms into a cinnamon donut themed escape, with ultimated free donuts delivered via room service. It's no surprise that these stays were snapped up in just one minute, but shoppers can still experience the cinnamon-inspired treats when visiting the hotel over the long weekend. Sit back, relax and order a cinnamon inspired cocktail 'Cinnitini' created by Ovolo Sydney's Mixologist, or indulge in cauliflower bites with cinnamon spiced mayo and chicken skewers with cinnamon BBQ sauce — they are as delicious as they sound. 'At Donut King, we are famously known as the home of the hot cinnamon donut because when it comes to our cinnamon donuts, we have the best, no question,' Raquel Hine, Marketing Manager at Donut King tells Best Picks. Ovolo Hotels is equally excited about the partnership; 'Partnering with Donut King to offer our guests an undeniably exhilarating and unexpected culinary experience during their stay, is a sweet deal,' says James Clark, General Manager at Ovolo Sydney. While the Hot Cinni Suites booked out in record-speed, you can still visit Ovolo for your next city break.
