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NewsIceland hails impact of microloans scheme ahead of Christmas
Iceland executive chairman Richard Walker revealed the figures in a satirical video posted to X, formerly Twitter
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Comment and OpinionProfits and purpose are more closely related than you think
Purpose-led business could generate a £149bn boost to the UK economy every year, says Pip Murray, founder & CEO at Pip & Nut
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Comment and OpinionWhy would Diageo look to exit beer entirely – including Guinness?
It’s logical Diageo would be considering an offload when its profitability is under scrutiny from investors
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Comment and OpinionGenetically modified foods must come with a warning
The FSA’s approach rides roughshod over what consumers want, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsUnilever and Accenture partner to ‘scale generative AI’
The work will commence at Unilever’s global AI R&D centre Horizon3 Labs, which opened in Toronto in November
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NewsHT Drinks goes live with open banking tech Bankzy
The wholesaler has launched the solution across its three depots in London, Birmingham and Brighton
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Comment and OpinionDo the top 100 companies really care about their people?
There is a disparity between the values companies extol in outward communication and the focus of their annual reports, says Darren A Smith, founder & CEO, Making Business Matter
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NewsFSA backtracks on food safety and hygiene shake-up amid fears over impact of slashed inspections
The proposed shake-up was also described as a threat to consumer confidence in the “scores on the doors” Food Hygiene Rating System, documents reveal
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NewsDrty Drinks to bring German craft brewer Brlo to the UK
It comes as the business aims to grow its distribution arm
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NewsLucky Saint doubles alcohol-free offer with Hazy IPA launch
The brew is Lucky Saint’s first piece of NPD since it debuted in 2018
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NewsCity snapshot: DS Smith CEO to retire as box volumes fall amid ‘weak’ demand
Long-serving DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts is to stand down from his role as the box maker reported a drop in revenues and profits amid weak demand
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NewsEG Group sells UK KFC franchise to Yum Brands
EG Group has sold its 218 KFC franchise restaurants in the UK to KFC owner Yum Brands to continue to pay down debt
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NewsMedia Bites 7 December: BAT, CMA, EG Group, THG
News of BAT writing down the value of some of its US cigarette brands made headlines today, along with the latest blast from the CMA against land practices of Morrisons and M&S.
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NewsWholebake sells Deeside Cereals to Weetabix in turnaround attempt
Snack maker Wholebake has sold its own-label cereal business to Weetabix in a drive to simplify operations as part of a turnaround effort
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NewsMorrisons has ‘worst compliance seen yet’ with competition rules on land deals, finds CMA
Morrisons was found to have 55 land deals that breached the rules, while M&S had 10
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Comment and OpinionHow is Aldi selling a côtes du rhône wine for £3.49?
Aldi’s award-winning red barely covers the cost of the VAT and duty. So what’s behind the move? And is it irresponsible?
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NewsUber Eats offering £200, 10-course Ynyshir tasting menu
Uber Eats Hosts will offer high-end “unique dining experiences” for customers to enjoy at home for limited runs through next year
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NewsHenderson Group to roll out EV charge points at 100 Spar forecourts
The rollout, which will see up to 200 BP Pulse rapid charge points installed, is expected to complete by the end of 2025
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NewsManufacturing confidence on the rise but labour challenges cripple growth, FDF says
The Food & Drink Federation’s Q3 State of the Industry report showed labour vacancies increased in the lead-up to Christmas
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NewsAldi promising Christmas dinner for six for under £14
It’s £1 cheaper than Heron Foods’ – and that deal was for four people