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NewsRed Tractor bows to farmer pressure by halting rollout of new environmental framework
The move followed the announcement last week of a review by the NFU into the governance of Red Tractor
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NewsMembers-only online grocer WellEasy launches own label range
The own-brand range – ‘WellEasy Goods’ – will be sold exclusively on its site and “at prices better than anywhere else for their members”
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NewsHFSS promotion ban faces first rigorous test as IGD commissions landmark report
The moves comes a year on from the introduction of the government’s ban on promotions in prominent store locations, such as aisle ends
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NewsDoritos launches AI ‘crunch cancellation’ tech for masticating gamers
Doritos and PepsiCo’s in-house agency, Sips & Bites, this morning launched the ‘Doritos Silent’ experience
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NewsSupermarkets to produce millions of extra meals as King’s project transforms food surplus
Marks & Spencer and 2 Sisters Food Group today emerged as the first partners in the new world-leading programme
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NewsCrowdfunding appeal launched to fund legal challenge on mandatory food waste reporting backtrack
The move by the campaign group Feedback comes after its lawyers Leigh Day filed an application for the review on Friday
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NewsWilliam Grant & Sons appoints Heineken president for Europe as CEO
Hagh’s career at Heineken spanned more than a decade, including over three years as president for Europe
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NewsConnie and Trevor return for Barbie-esque Argos Christmas ad
Piggybacking on the Barbie fever that swept the globe this year, Connie dons a pink sequin jumpsuit and her long blonde hair while dancing to Chic’s disco hit Le Freak
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NewsAgricultural inflation falls by up to 58% in some inputs
The average input cost reduction was 4.7% to 30 September 2023 compared to the previous year
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NewsRoberts to relocate Little Treats and begin ‘significant rebuild’ of HQ
The plans form part of a wider post-pandemic strategy for the business, following an £18m investment
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Analysis and FeaturesWho holds the power at Britain’s biggest supermarkets?
From established giants to emerging disruptors, billionaires to loyal ladder climbers. Journey through the boardrooms of the country’s leading supermarkets
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NewsBoursin launches truffle variant into Tesco
The brand hopes to capitalise on the £3.5m truffle cheese market in the UK, which is currently in double-digit growth
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NewsMedia Bites 1 November: Carlsberg, AB InBev, Marks & Spencer
Carlsberg’s chief executive has warned of weak consumer sentiment and denounced Moscow’s seizure of its Russian subsidiary
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NewsCity snapshot: Volumes fall at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners as bottler focuses on revenues and margin
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has seen sales grow ahead of volumes in the third quarter as a result of mixed weather across Europe, higher prices and lapping strong comparatives last year. Plus, Heineken appoints new European president and Glanbia upgrades profit expectations.
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NewsAsda defrosts Michael Bublé for its 2023 Christmas ad
Mums everywhere will be delighted to see a festive Michael Bublé taking the lead role in Asda’s Christmas advert this year
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Analysis and FeaturesWatch: All the retailers’ Christmas adverts 2023
Asda was the first to launch a teaser for its Christmas advert this year staring a festive Michael Bublé
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Comment and OpinionShrinkflation has driven down volumes. What next?
Brands will now be looking to increase volume sales or drive product mix, says Alex Lawrence, senior strategic insight director at Circana
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NewsWaitrose asks suppliers to submit deflation proposals as it looks to lower prices
Suppliers have been asked to submit “deflation proposals” as part of JBT templates
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Comment and OpinionThe real horror behind climate change and pumpkin waste
The weather of the past year has shown us the true extent of the climate crisis is not a distant nightmare but very much our reality
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NewsAsda pulls plug on Home Bargains price match campaign
Asda has paused the price match mechanic while it looks at the performance of the lines included and the proposition as a whole