Channels news – Page 148
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NewsKit Kat unveils Caramel and Biscoff NPD – and brings back vegan bar
‘We are delighted to introduce new and revamped flavours across our range of products’, said Kit Kat
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NewsRichard Walker appointed executive chairman of Iceland Foods, as Malcolm Walker steps down
Malcolm Walker will remain on the company board as founder, The Grocer has learned
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NewsAlcohol-free drinks and vegan food top Sainsbury’s Nectar purchases in 2022
Sainsbury’s released data on the shopping choices of 17.6 million members of its Nectar loyalty scheme
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NewsAmazon suppliers to receive letter when CRAP products face delist
Amazon has committed to provide “reasonable written notice” when products are red flagged by its system, known internally as CRAP (cannot realise a profit)
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NewsFarmison marks Horsegate anniversary with new traceability scheme
The upmarket online butcher started rolling out front-of-pack QR codes across its whole cut range this month
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NewsAldi and Lidl store openings show fierce inter-discounter rivalry
The two German discounters have been going toe-to-toe when it comes to UK store expansion
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NewsHelloFresh’s exit from Japan was ‘last minute decision’, claims source
HelloFresh ceased operations in Japan last month, having launched there only nine months ago
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NewsPlant-based dip brand Holy Moly moves into houmous
The dips have triple the average fridge life of regular shop-bought houmous
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NewsIceland extends £1 price freeze as the cost of living crisis continues to bite
Iceland’s £1 or less range accounts for around 20% of the supermarket’s products
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NewsBangladesh garment factories exploited by UK supermarkets, says report
The study surveyed 1,000 Bangladeshi factories making clothing for global brands and retailers, concluding that many suppliers were paid less than the cost of production during the pandemic
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NewsSpar works with US distributor Congo Brands to bring Prime drinks to stores
The move makes Spar the first symbol group in the convenience channel to stock Prime
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NewsTesco boss Murphy admits ‘constant battle’ with suppliers over inflation
However, Murphy insisted suppliers were fully behind Tesco’s price lock, which saw 1,000 prices frozen earlier this month until Easter
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NewsAldi axing home delivery of Specialbuys and booze
It will leave click & collect of groceries, which Aldi launched 2020 and is available from over 200 stores, as its only online service
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NewsKellogg’s adds non-HFSS Chocos cereal to Coco Pops offering
The NPD comprises curved, crunchy shells with ‘the same chocolatey taste’ as original Coco Pops
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco Christmas sales jump despite cost of living crisis
Tesco has overcome ‘tough times’ for consumers to post strong broad-based growth in the run-up to Christmas. Plus, food and clothing grow at M&S, Hilton Food Group enjoys strong Christmas and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsMondelez chocolate brands surging in price at the mults
A spokeswoman for the confectionery giant said it was ‘facing the same unprecedented challenges that many other food companies have reported when it comes to significantly increased input costs’
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NewsAunt Bessie’s launches meat joint range into Iceland
The new range is included in a roast dinner bundle costing £12 for a meat centrepiece and three sides or desserts
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NewsFormer Aldi UK CEO Matthew Barnes to step down from role at parent company
Barnes was Aldi’s UK & Ireland CEO from 2015 until 2018
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NewsJustin Hodnett to launch order platform to help unknown brands get into retail
Unbrands is launching at the end of this month with initially 30 brands across fresh, ambient and BWS goods
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NewsWilko outsources customer services, putting 100 jobs at risk
Wilko said a third party would now handle all customer service enquiries