Channels news – Page 23
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NewsWaitrose extends plant-based range to appeal to ‘flexitarian’ shoppers
The 12 new lines began rolling into stores in May
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NewsUK Salads collapsed owing its creditors £18m, report shows
The Essex-based greenhouse operator was a key supplier to Aldi and fell into administration in February
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NewsBestway brings back Best-in own label range
Bestway, which operates symbol groups including Costcutter and Best-one, said it wanted to ensure its range was “accessible to all our customer base despite the fascia
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NewsGetir franchisees sell off freezers following rapid grocer’s UK exit
Franchisees said they faced losing more than half their investment following the company’s decision to pull out of the UK to “focus its financial resources on Turkey”
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NewsPembrokeshire Creamery poised to start milk production
The business was in discussions with a number of retailers for the supply of Welsh own-label milk, said MD Mark McQuade
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NewsTesco objects to new Aldi or Lidl stores near one of its own over several months
Complex objections on numerous grounds are usually received by the local authority less than 48 hours before plans are due to be considered, making it difficult for council officers to respond in time
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NewsMark Broomfield appointed as Planet Organic MD
Broomfield will return to the business on 13 May, as Planet Organic makes progress on its turnaround plan
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NewsSoy traders slow to move on illegal deforestation ahead of EUDR
Full transparency is still a challenge for soy traders supplying retailers in the UK
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NewsAsda launches overhauled retail media offering LS Eleven Media Services
Formerly known as Asda Media Partnerships, the new business unit is named after the postcode of Asda’s headquarters in Leeds
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NewsCity snapshot: UK grocery growth slows as inflation eases
UK grocery sales growth slowed last month as food price inflation continues to ease and shoppers cut back after Easter
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NewsAldi gathering public support for new store openings
The discounter is urging members of the public to put forward their town by email
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NewsCaterforce debuts new members-only portal and website
The new portal will be a one-stop-shop for essential Caterforce resources
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NewsFarmfoods on expansion drive after annual turnover passes £1bn
The discounter is targeting between 20 and 30 new stores a year, with a particular focus on London, where it has appointed two property acquisition managers
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NewsLidl blames out-of-date web pages for so-called fake farm branding
Unlike Lidl, Tesco has continued to use the brands despite the controversy, as part of its phase-out of the Tesco Value brand
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NewsSainsbury’s launches ‘Seasonings Shuttle Service’ to highlight food poverty
Sainsbury’s is aiming to tackle what it called ‘meals monotony’ faced by families who struggle to afford food
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NewsHolland & Barrett to expand café concessions trial
H&B registered the trademark ‘H&Bean’ with the government’s Intellectual Property office in April
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NewsAggregator apps bow to Home Office pressure on illegal substitute riders
Deliveroo was the first to roll out a new substitute registration feature, including right to work checks, earlier this month. Just Eat and Uber Eats will soon follow suit
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NewsCo-op introduces white egg range to support 100% free-range offer
The retailer will now sell both white and brown eggs after extending its supply base
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NewsPricecheck starts volunteering programme to boost sustainability
The distributor has appointed eight volunteers to suggest new ideas and promote sustainable practices among peers
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NewsLidl publishes latest ‘wish list’ of hundreds of new store locations
The discounter is offering a site finder’s fee of either 1.5% of the total freehold purchase price, or 10% of the first year’s rent for leaseholds