Latest Headlines – Page 191
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NewsTails.com founders to launch circular online grocer
As the service matures, it aims to offer around 80% of a typical grocery basket
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NewsSainsbury’s becomes the latest supermarket to kick off seasonal recruitment drive
Retailers are expected to face heightened competition to fill roles this year as a result of labour shortages
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NewsLeon launches duo of microwaveable rice pouches into Sainsbury’s
The NPD was inspired by the healthy fast food chain’s bestselling rice boxes
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NewsRobson-Kanu shots brand The Turmeric Co nets £1m for global push
The Turmeric Co, the functional shots challenger launched by footballer Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu, has closed a Series A fundraise to support global growth
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NewsMoy Park takes major knock to profitability as high inflation bites
The processor said cost rises continued into 2023
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NewsWaitrose to update loyalty scheme to improve personalised rewards
It follows what has been at times widespread dissatisfaction at the loyalty offer following the relaunch of the MyWaitrose scheme in 2022
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NewsPlanning delays slowing growth of free-range egg production
Producers have warned the egg sector is being held back over often unfounded sustainability concerns
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Comment and OpinionThe true environmental cost of petfood
Petfood sales in Europe are growing fast and now the industry is worth a reported €29.1bn. Great news for producers and retailers, but perhaps not so much for an already strained climate
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KVI TrackerOven chips 22% pricier as potato production declines
It comes as UK potato production dwindles and cooking oil remains in tight supply
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NewsCBD brands hit by new lower daily dosage guidance
The new advice means products including drinks from Trip and Goodrays exceed the recommended maximum daily dosage
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Comment and OpinionHow can businesses put sustainability at the centre of operations?
Three key changes at Pets at Home now place the business in the best position to deliver on an ambitious plan
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NewsCity snapshot: Hotel Chocolat back on the front foot after year of losses
Hotel Chocolat’s boss said the high-end confectionery chain is back “on the front foot” as it rolls out its new experience-led store format. It comes after a year of losses as the group restructured its international business.
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NewsMedia Bites 12 October: CBD, LVMH, GSK
UK food regulators have slashed the recommended safe daily dose of cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis extract present in thousands of high street products from muffins to coffees, citing a risk of liver damage and thyroid issues.
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Comment and OpinionA smoke-free UK requires smarter vaping regulation
Now is the time to establish a level playing field of smarter regulation, with better enforcement, rooted in consistent and compelling science, says Kingsley Wheaton, chief growth & strategy officer at BAT
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Analysis and FeaturesCan regenerative agriculture make business sense?
Fmcg giants are betting big on regenerative farming to boost sustainability and win over consumers. But the definition is vague. Will the concept hold up, or is it just fertile breeding ground for greenwashing?
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Comment and OpinionEnglish wine is evolving fast and its brands are going global
The great houses of English winemaking are busy sponsoring, activating, partnering, developing comms and building their brands, says Nick Woods, partner at Sunny Side Up
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NewsSelfridges losses narrow as footfall returns to stores
Sales grew as shoppers returned to its flagship stores in London and Manchester
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Comment and OpinionFmcg must urgently tackle its single-use plastic dependence
From shampoo bottles to food packaging, single-use plastic continues to be the main delivery system used by fmcg
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NewsBlue Ocean owes suppliers £3m as it heads for liquidation
Third-party distributor Blue Ocean is on the brink of collapse and is set to leave suppliers facing losses of almost £3m, The Grocer has learned
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NewsFirst ‘national’ digital deposit trial sees 21,000 rewards claimed in 55 days
The first national trial of rewards for a digital deposit return scheme saw 21,000 cash rewards issued in 55 days, The Grocer can reveal