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Analysis and FeaturesAre companies’ carbon neutral claims just hot air?
As reports question the good that carbon offsetting achieves, companies and certification schemes are scrabbling to clarify or abandon their claims. So what’s the future for ‘carbon neutral’?
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NewsIceland Foods’ interest-free microloan scheme to be extended
The retailer launched the scheme in conjunction with the chairty Fair For You in August 2022
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NewsNestlé to make low-carbon fertiliser from Kit Kat production waste
Nestlé announced a two-year trial to evaluate the fertiliser’s performance on crop production, soil health and greenhouse gas emission reduction
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NewsMeat Business Women kicks off new campaign to improve inclusivity in meat industry
The new push aims to empower women in the industry, foster the involvement of male allies and encourage a more inclusive sector
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NewsHundreds of individual Wilko stores for sale as union says all are to close by early October
In an update for members this morning, GMB said administrators at PwC had confirmed an offer for hundreds of stores as a going concern had fallen through
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NewsBrian Farrell takes over in CEO role at Kepak’s Foods Division
Farrell takes over from Simon Walker, who has been promoted to group CEO, in the role
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NewsWaitrose extends price cut scheme for third time this year
It’s the third and final tranche of planned cuts following a value investment announced in February
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NewsMedia Bites 11 September: Morrisons/MFG, business rates, John Lewis/Waitrose
Motor Fuel Group is in talks over a £2bn deal to gobble up Morrisons’ petrol forecourts
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NewsCity snapshot: Profits plunge at palm oil producer MP Evans as prices stabilise
Profits have plummeted by 62% at London-listed palm oil producer MP Evans as record high prices in the wake of the Ukraine war returned to more normal levels.
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NewsPots & Co targets profitability after slashing its losses
Upmarket desserts player Pots & Co is aiming to move into profitability after slashing its losses, growing sales, and expanding in the US
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NewsCity News: WH Smith shares drop despite booming travel sales
WH Smith shares fell sharply this week despite booming travel sales, as a trading update raised concerns over slowing growth and a lack of upgrade in profit guidance
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Analysis and FeaturesSugar prices have soared. Here’s why they’re likely to rise further
Poor weather has hit supply, with more dry conditions expected
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NewsHäagen-Dazs eyes move into snackable ice cream with Bites
It follows the efforts of various other ice cream brands hoping to replicate Little Moons’ success
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News1,000 more Wilko job losses expected in B&M ‘premises only’ deal for 51 stores
It follows 1,332 Wilko redundancies already confirmed, made up of 299 in two distribution centres, 17 in its digital operations department and 1,016 in 52 stores which are to close next week
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Comment and OpinionButternut Box defies DTC doom-mongers with its near-unicorn valuation
Butternut Box shows the DTC model still has legs, even if it’s the four-legged variety
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Comment and OpinionGuinness is careful not to jinx Ireland’s Rugby World Cup chances
Ireland play their first game in the men’s Rugby World Cup this weekend, and expectations for the boys in green are high
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Comment and OpinionOcado meets Beano for kids’ cookbook – but why is Ben Fogle involved?
Planet Earth can be divided into the places you would expect to find Ben Fogle and those you wouldn’t
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Comment and OpinionWhy it’s vital to keep checking in on your core brand values
By clearly understanding what we were brought here to do, we’ve been able to navigate our way through challenges that may otherwise have diverted us
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NewsWaitrose boosts marketing team with trio of appointments
It includes the appointment of Wendy Rumble to a brand new position within the supermarket
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NewsDanone adds 11-strong protein range for gym-goers
Called GetPro, the range is Danone’s ‘most significant NPD in recent years’ and will be packed by a £4m marketing push