Latest Headlines – Page 182
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NewsFertiliser market heading for recovery despite potential Israel-Hamas disruption
The global fertiliser markets are finally recovering after major turbulence caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year
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News‘Remove scampi from shelves until bycatch problem fixed’ supermarkets urged
Marine sustainability charity Open Seas has called for UK supermarkets to address the ‘chronic bycatch problem’ associated with the nephrops trawl fishery method
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NewsAnti-deforestation targets ‘will be missed’ without urgent action, WWF says
Deforestation linked to the trade of soy, palm oil, cocoa and coffee still rampant despite international pledges, WWF says
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NewsNaked smoothies disappear from Waitrose in juices shake-up
It comes shortly after the brand was delisted by Co-op
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NewsNFU kicks off review of Red Tractor following accreditation row
The farming union, a part owner of the scheme, was incensed at Red Tractor’s announcement of a retailer-backed environmental scheme
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NewsSainsbury’s recalls chorizo sausage product due to listeria presence
The retailer has recalled all date codes of the product as listeria monocytogenes has been found in some of the products
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NewsRapid grocer Gopuff runs 10p fruit & veg promotion
The fresh produce involved in the promotion is being supplied by Morrisons and Wholegood
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NewsGeorge Eustice: seasonal worker scheme should be taken away from Home Office
The former Defra secretary told The Grocer the scheme would be better if ‘full responsibility for managing it was transferred away from the Home Office’
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KVI TrackerChristmas roast potatoes set to be more expensive this year
Maris piper potatoes have seen average price rises of 35% since October 2021
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NewsNichols appoints ex-Cadbury financial controller as CFO
The Vimto maker said Richard Newman would assume his responsibilities in March
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NewsNirvana raises £500k to maintain growth momentum for its low & no brews
The low & now alcohol brewery will use the funds to maintain trading momentum as the London-based business enjoys its most successful year to date
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NewsCity snapshot: Virgin Wines tumbles into the red as sales falter
Virgin Wines UK has fallen into the red as pressure on consumer spending hit revenues and rising costs hurt margins. Plus, Reckitt and Heineken Q3 volumes tumble on higher prices, while Nichols appoints a new CFO.
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NewsMedia Bites 25 October: Christmas retail, Shoplifting, AG Barr
Britons are planning to party at home and save on trips out this Christmas as the cost of living crisis continues to put a dampener on celebrations
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Comment and OpinionHow we can cut rice emissions in half
We want to increase the number of farmers in India who use the alternate wet drying method, says Jean-Philippe Laborde, MD at Tilda
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NewsCoca-Cola sees boost to volumes despite higher prices
Coca-Cola has defied the trend for declining volumes at its global CPG peers as consumers kept buying its flagship drinks despite further price increases
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Comment and OpinionRetail Crime Action Plan can make a difference, thanks to those who lobbied
The government, senior police chiefs and retailers have agreed a new Retail Crime Action Plan.
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NewsKing Charles intervenes in food surplus fight with calls for huge rise in redistribution
The King is launching a Coronation Food Project to coincide with his 75th birthday next month
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NewsTHG backs Williams Racing in F1 sponsorship deal
The “multi-dimensional agreement” involves several THG brands sponsoring different aspects of the team
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NewsDeliveroo product and tech chief Mishra to depart
Devesh Mishra joined Deliveroo in 2021, after 16 years at Amazon, where he rose through the ranks to VP, global supply chain
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Comment and OpinionWhat search trends say about low & no opportunities
Search terms like “best zero-alcohol beer” have spiked 350%, says Kathy Lee, consumer retail industry manager at Google