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Mondelēz acquires Grenade Grenade is one of the category


leaders in high-protein bars, and its Carb Killa has been the best-selling product in the segment since 2016 with a growing presence in the UK and availability across other regions including North America and Asia Pacific. “Grenade’s great-tasting, on-trend


products are a great platform for Mondelēz International in the UK market and beyond,” said Dirk Van de Put, chairman & chief executive, Mondelēz International. “This is another exciting opportunity to deliver on our strategy to be a global leader in broader snacking, including in the important area of well-being.” Grenade was founded by Alan and


Mondelēz International has announced an agreement to acquire a significant majority interest in Grenade, the UK performance nutrition pioneer in the fast-growing high protein bar segment.


Juliet Barratt in 2010 with a simple mission to become the number one brand in sports nutrition products. With strong historic performance, solid growth and share gains, Grenade has a strong eCommerce presence with approximately 25 per cent of its sales from online channels. Over the years, Grenade has


broadened its consumer base and


launched new products including high- protein, low-sugar bars and has innovated into new adjacencies including shakes, spreads and cookies. “When Jules and I founded Grenade


from our spare bedroom with a budget of $700, we dreamt of building an iconic brand available globally. This partnership with Mondelēz International gives us access to enormous resource and capability to help make those aspirations a reality and I couldn’t be more excited about our future growth and continued innovation,” said Alan Barratt, co-founder and chief executive of Grenade (pictured). Mondelēz International plans to


operate Grenade separately to nurture its entrepreneurial spirit and maintain the authenticity of the brand, while providing resources, support and international scale to help accelerate growth. The current senior leadership, including Alan Barratt, will continue to run the business from its headquarters in the UK and will retain a minority equity interest in the company. The deal was expected to close by the end of March.


BofE update on withdrawal of old £20 and £50


The Bank of England has released details of timings for the withdrawal of the old paper £20 and £50 notes. The impact of COVID-19 on the £20 paper


and polymer transition means there is a larger volume of paper £20s circulating than initially


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expected at this time. The slower transition has presented challenges in deciding an appropriate time to withdraw the paper £20, but it has now been decided that its withdrawal now not take place in 2021 as originally expected.


The the earliest possible withdrawal of the paper


£20 will now be Spring 2022 for which The Bank of England will give at least six months’ notice. The later withdrawal of the £20 note raises


the possibility that the £20 and £50 paper withdrawals could be combined.


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