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NewsDeposit return scheme delay suggested as part of ‘fit for purpose’ recycling plan
The manifesto claims the government has failed to work in a joined-up way with retailers on areas such as the environment, jobs and town centre policies
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NewsProducers falling out of GSCOP remit as retailers hire more middlemen
Retailers will save time by using the middlemen to negotiate for them as buyers ‘have bigger buying areas than ever before’
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NewsBreal Group denies interest in ailing North Brewing Co
The denial comes despite Breal changing the name of one of its holding companies to North B Co Limited
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NewsParagon Brands takes swipe at Diageo after minimum order criteria bombshell
Drinks distributor Paragon launched its own tongue-in-cheek supply rules for wholesalers
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NewsToo Good To Go launches AI-powered platform for grocery retailers
The Too Good To Go platform is being rolled out this month by Spar International across its 14 markets
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op hires ex-Nisa sales director Steve Leach as COO
He will be joined by Paul Howard, who is also joining the business’s executive team in March as the new chief financial officer
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NewsB&M chairman Peter Bamford to retire this year
B&M said a recruitment process for Bamford’s replacement would commence with immediate effect
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NewsFuture Food Movement teams up with youth activist group for climate and health commitments
They have launched a new Food Systems Accelerator, which will aim to persuade big business to improve commitments on child health and environment
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Comment and OpinionHow to turn data to earn e-commerce mastery
Data isn’t just information – it’s the veritable compass guiding your ship to success, says Gerry McNicol, CEO at Distil
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NewsCo-op starts search for third wave of suppliers to join Apiary scheme
Applications for the scheme, which gives suppliers the opportunity to work towards a listing on Co-op shelves, can be submitted until 5 February
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NewsCreams Cafe records strong Christmas sales
It follows Creams’ strategy to make dessert restaurants an every-season destination
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NewsDefra announces EPR changes that could save wholesalers millions
The new changes will make business-only packaging that was previously labelled as ’household waste’ exempt from EPR fees
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NewsAldi creating 500 apprenticeship roles in 2024
The discounter is offering opportunities in stores, buying, logistics and HGV driving
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NewsLidl raises store and warehouse pay to match Aldi
It means the two discounters will offer the highest entry-level supermarket rates both nationally and within the M25
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NewsHaribo gets green light for expansion in Yorkshire
Castleford – which was opened by Haribo in 2015 – is one of two production sites for the company in the UK
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NewsAldi launches biggest-ever vegan cheese range
The discounter’s new Plant Menu cheese range features new cheddar and Continental cheese alternative selections
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NewsCity snapshot: Premier Foods sales jump after ‘biggest ever’ Christmas
Premier Foods posted strong double-digit growth in its third quarter, boosted by its “biggest ever Christmas” and significant market share gains. Plus updates from ABF, Chappel Down and Marston’s.
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NewsMedia Bites 23 January: Morrisons, baby formula, VBites, Virgin Wines
Morrisons is closing in on a £2.5bn deal to sell its petrol forecourts portfolio to another company backed by its private equity owner, according to reports.
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NewsArla seeking buyer for its stilton creamery Tuxford & Tebbut
The dairy co-op has launched a review of the facility, which employs 60 staff
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Comment and OpinionWill Harry Kane help bone broth hit the big time?
When Harry Kane was named as one of the high-profile investors in bone broth startup Freja this week, he drew attention to a long-standing, yet niche, food category