Channels news – Page 59
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NewsBidfood ties up with CarbonCloud to manage climate footprint
The foodservice wholesaler said it was an “important step forward” in achieving its net zero carbon emissions target by 2045
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NewsSupermarkets partner to support suppliers in cutting emissions
The agreement with Manufacture 2030 will give suppliers acess to one-on-one support and additional resources
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NewsTesco recalls own-label stuffing due to potential it may contain moths
It has issued a notice advising shoppers to return the product to store for a refund
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NewsAmazon threatens delists unless suppliers meet ‘profitability’ lump sum demands
The Grocer has seen evidence of demands for one-off payments as well as large cost price reductions to UK companies
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NewsApple growers on a 'knife edge' due to high production costs and low returns
Over the past two years, British apple growers faced a 30% increase in the cost of production and received just an 8% rise in returns from the supermarkets
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NewsBooths takes frozen supply chain back inhouse as part of logistics overhaul
Booths is set to open a massive new frozen facility at its Preston manufacturing site
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NewsMorrisons promotes Nick Russell to head of franchise and new business as Daily estate grows
He will now oversee all elements of the franchise business, supporting existing retailers while aiming to boost the estate further
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NewsBoots owner explores potential London IPO
The US owner of Boots is once again exploring options to sell off the UK pharmacy chain, including the possibility of a flotation on the London Stock Exchange
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NewsLast-mile platform Stuart teases new year grocery growth following acquisition
Stuart UK general manager John Gillan said the company’s growth in the sector would be driven by supermarkets developing their own quick delivery channels
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NewsAsda responsible for nearly half of all substitution complaints on social media
The supermarket accounted for 47% of the more than 700 complaints on X (formerly Twitter) about substitutions among the major supermarkets
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NewsM&S unveils new sustainable farming programme for its fresh supply chain
The initiative will help the retailer meet its target of reaching net zero emissions by 2040
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NewsSupermarkets announce ‘breakthrough’ reporting system for carbon emissions
The BRC and Mondra coalition has signed up Tesco, M&S, Ocado Retail and Asda, as well as a list of major suppliers
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NewsAldi creates new ‘centralised’ real estate team to spearhead store expansion
The new team will help Aldi open up to 500 new stores
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NewsCustomers remaining ‘loyal’ to supermarkets despite economic pressures, study shows
Customers have not switched between grocers in the numbers that could be expected during a period of high food inflation, Dunnhumby data suggests
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NewsLocker-based takeaway collection concept launches in London
The Co-Kitchens has launched in Dalston, housing eight food brands that operate from so-called cloud or ghost kitchens on the site
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NewsBusiness rates for UK’s six largest supermarkets set to rise by £160m
The bill for the traditional big four will rise by £136m, according to Colliers
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NewsOne Stop selling own-brand Christmas jumpers to raise money for charity
The Tesco-owned retailer said 10% of the price would be donated to the charities, amounting to £1,000 currently overall
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NewsWaitrose to ‘rapidly’ expand export business as overseas sales surge
Waitrose has been holding meetings with new and existing distributors, including with supermarkets across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean
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NewsM&S surplus food donations hit 70 million meal mark
This year has seen the retailer donate surplus food from stores equivalent to 13 million meals, the highest figure to date
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NewsIceland Foods ‘confident’ stores will be unaffected by Christmas strikes
Workers at two of its distribution centres have confirmed plans to walk out this Christmas in a pay dispute with GXO