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NewsImplementation of junk food proposals ‘inconceivable’ because of Covid
Food and drink leaders are calling on the government to delay a crackdown on HFSS promotions
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NewsShopper trashes Central England Co-op store after swearing at worker
The attack occurred last Thursday morning at its Marsh Lane store
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NewsUsdaw seeks reassurance over Tesco management shake-up
The supermarket giant has launched a consultation with thousands of managers at superstores and Extra stores
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NewsSupermarket sales growth remains at its highest level since June 2020
UK supermarkets are continuing to see the highest industry sales growth since the summer of 2020 as booming online sales mitigated a small drop in physical stores.
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NewsFoodhub seeks £100m in its biggest fundraising round to date
The company plans to use the money to support its “bold” expansion plan, including further acquisitions overseas, expanding the global workforce and developing its offering.
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NewsShoppers flock to Vegan Store website after AF Blakemore takeover
Vegan Store has recorded double-digit growth in traffic since it was acquired by AF Blakemore
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NewsMorrisons makes net zero carbon farm pledge by 2030
The retailer said the move would see all 20 of its fruit, veg and meat manufacturing sites entirely supplied from net zero carbon sources
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NewsShopping centre owner reveals plans to transform sites into ‘Neighbourhood Hubs’
New uses of space could include delivery-only kitchens, last-mile fulfilment centres, e-bike rental for commuters and vertical farms
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NewsCity Snapshot: Deliveroo narrows losses ahead of £7bn IPO
Surging demand for takeaways during 2020 has helped Deliveroo narrow losses as transactions on the food delivery app soared, the group said this morning as it prepares for an upcoming £7bn IPO.
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NewsFortnum & Mason names Rupert Thomas chief commercial officer
Thomas will replace commercial director Lucy Williams, who has been with the luxury retailer for four years
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NewsSupermarkets and meat giants expected to jostle for Farmison
Sales at the heritage meat delivery business doubled to more than £12m in 2020 as shoppers flocked online to buy during COVID
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NewsUnitas agrees deal with Morrisons to sell Safeway-branded products
The range includes jams and sweet spreads, flour, rice tea, coffee, sharing crisps and snacks, condiments, and pour-over sauces.
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NewsAmazon grocery suppliers protest new terms on Vendor Central platform
Brands using Amazon’s Vendor Central platform have raised concerns in recent months
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NewsM&S forms in-house marketing communications team
The shake-up means the retailer’s retainer contract with Grey London will come to an end in April
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NewsTesco announces new ‘65% healthy products’ target as it steps up action on obesity
The retailer has come under fire from shareholders for its lack of action in recent years on health
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NewsWH Smith demands Covid clauses in lease renewals
The retailer is proposing a suspension of rent in future lockdowns
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NewsThousands of Tesco managers face job shake-up in Ken Murphy review
The changes will mean the scrapping of a raft of department manager roles
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NewsAldi ‘could contest some Sainsbury’s price matches’ on quality, says analysis
IPLC examined 65 products from Sainsbury’s ‘Aldi Price Match’ campaign, and found 15 fell short compared with the discounter’s on key ingredients
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NewsFormer Deliveroo execs launch London rapid grocery service
The service is available in South Kensington, Fulham and Hackney, with Camden Town coming online in coming days
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NewsJJ Foodservice welcomed more than 20,000 new customers last year
JJ said it worked with manufacturers early on in the lockdown to secure good availability and prices on takeaway essentials