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Sysco GB to launch Foodprint carbon labelling to boost menu sustainability
Carbon footprint labelling will be introduced on Brakes’ products to help chefs create more sustainable menus
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Analysis and Features
Forage: the Welsh-focused farm shop & kitchen ‘going from strength to strength’
The business was recognised at last year’s Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards for its dedication to Welsh food and drink
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Violence and abuse in retail stores rose 50% in 2023, says BRC
Violence and abuse against people working in the retail sector is quickly escalating, with incidents rising by 50% to 1,300 a day in 2023, according to the latest figures by the BRC
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Costa Coffee to implement 9% pay rise for its workers
The change will affect over 15,000 store members, with specific pay increases in place for more senior and London-based baristas.
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Aldi to expand Refill Coalition trial to more stores
The trial launched in a single Aldi store in Solihull in October and will be expanded to a “small number” of Aldi stores within the next “six months”
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Lidl rolling out electronic shelf labels to all stores
It follows a trial in over 35 stores which The Grocer exclusively revealed last year
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Deposit return scheme rollout facing delay until 2028
The Grocer understands the UK and devolved governments are due to issue a declaration of support for the scheme by the end of this month
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Snappy Shopper partners with Co-op to enter Northern Irish market
It is Snappy Shopper’s first step into the Northern Ireland market, having partnered with stores across England and Scotland
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City snapshot: Kerry Group sales fall after ‘challenging’ 2023
Irish dairy and nutrition producer Kerry Group has posted an 8.6% drop in sales as disposals and challenging conditions for its dairy business hit headline revenues
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Comment and Opinion
Surreal’s startup ‘branter’ over Sainsbury’s listing grates
If the founder of a startup comes from a wealthy background, should we begrudge their claims to be a challenger brand?
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Media Bites 15 February: Heineken, Kraft Heinz, Coca-Cola HBC
Annual results at Heineken, Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola HBC make headlines this morning
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Health lobby backs government plans for food industry HFSS reporting
The proposals are understood to be in line to be published in May under the government and industry Food Data Transparency Partnership
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Co-op signs up 50k new members ahead of Co-op Live arena launch
Co-op Live will generate at least £1m a year for its official charity partner, the Co-op Foundation
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Kraft Heinz net sales slow in fourth quarter as sales volumes drop
Kraft Heinz saw net sales decline in the final quarter of the year as a drop in sales volumes outstripped price rises in the period
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Comment and Opinion
M&S x Zoe hype shows how to ‘rocket launch’ innovation
If you want to get a product launched successfully, it requires rocket-fuelled propulsion, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Spacegoods secures £2.5m to supercharge functional mushrooms and nootropics blends
Wellness startup Spacegoods has closed a £2.5m seed round to accelerate growth of its functional mushrooms and nootropics range
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Comment and Opinion
Sex toys and meal deals: how supermarkets own Valentine’s Day
Do consumers want or indeed need a one-stop supermarket shop for all their romantic requirements?
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Viral TikTok snacking brand Takis bags permanent Co-op listing
‘Takis is a product ripe for the gen Z market – the super-snacking generation who are on the hunt for foods that stimulate their senses,’ said the brand
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Margiotta ‘doubles’ range of Waitrose products as founder targets growth
The Scottish grocer first started stocking a range of Waitrose own-labels in 2021
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FWD issues open letter to government calling for apprenticeship reform
The letter, signed by FWD members as well as other trade bodies, calls for the government to take action on the levy ahead of this year’s Budget.