Latest Headlines – Page 232
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NewsHarvey Nichols CEO to step down after three years in charge
Malhotra will remain in post until December 2023
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NewsDairy giant FrieslandCampina makes UK alt meat debut
The Tender’lish brand – including Chik’n Cheese Escalope, Cripsy Chik’n Fillet Burger, Crunchy Chik’n Tenders and Cripsy Chik’n Fillets – will arrive in UK grocery from early October
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Comment and OpinionCell meat is a hard sell. I hope Brits reject it
While Brits might initially embrace fleeting food fashions, at the end of the day our food instincts are sound, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsCampaigners call for child-friendly packaging ban on sugary cereals and yoghurts
While there were restrictions in place to prevent the ‘irresponsible advertising’ of HFSS foods, there was ‘an evident loophole’ regarding product packaging, said Action on Sugar
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NewsFrozen cocktail brand Wavey Ice hits £450k crowdfunding goal
The brand said it was forecasting sales to exceed £1.1m this year, based on its year-to-date figures
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NewsCity snapshot: Easing inflation drives grocery sales growth slowdown
UK grocery sales growth fell back sharply in July as price inflation continues to ease, according to the latest market share figures from Kantar
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NewsMedia Bites 15 August: Wilko, fuel prices, Harvey Nichols
Wilko continnues to dominate the headlines this morning.
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NewsLotus Natural Foods sales jump 25% amid export growth
The UK snacking arm of Belgian group Lotus Bakeries saw sales jump 25% in the first half of 2023 as its brand continued to grow share in the UK and push into new markets
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NewsCheese exporter Somerdale acquired by Barber’s Group
The agreement will see the cheese exporter become an subsidiary of Barber’s Group to “maintain its position as a leading exporter”
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NewsPip & Nut wins £1m backing from Greater London Investment Fund
Natural nut butter brand Pip & Nut has received a £1m funding boost to underpin NPD and further growth
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NewsDole launches ambient fruit jelly pot duo for kids
Both jellies are made with real fruit juice and contain pineapple and papaya pieces
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Comment and OpinionA convenience grocery price war is bubbling up
A new competitive front has opened up – great news for consumers
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NewsAlcohol-free beer brand Freestar to wind down
Co-founder Felix von Hurter said Freestar had been unable to hit the volumes needed to reduce the cost of buying its beer
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NewsScotmid marks record Snappy Shopper year with over 200,000 orders
The past year’s number of orders reflects a 21% increase on those made during 2021 and 2022, the equivalent of 42,000 more
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NewsBabybel launches seven-figure ‘Join the Goodness’ awareness campaign
The snacking cheese brand has invested over £1m in the new campaign over the key back-to-school period
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NewsJJ Foodservice adds beer kegs to alcohol range for pub landlords
Available for collection from its Enfield, Sidcup, and Dagenham depots, the range consists of 50-litre kegs of Carlsberg, Foster’s, San Miguel, Heineken, Cobra and Peroni
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NewsTesco depot faces strike action over cleaning and catering contract
The union Unite warned of canteen closures and unclean conditions as workers employed by contractor Atalian Servest planned action over pay
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NewsWilko collapse: retailers rally to support affected staff
A number of supermarkets have invited Wilko employees to apply for roles
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NewsEgg prices up by 50% year on year as availability improves
Of the 113 lines stocked at the big four, Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl, 76 have had price increases above 20%
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NewsTimothy Taylor’s partners with Thornbridge for first collaboration beer
The collaboration with Thornbridge comes just five months after Timothy Taylor’s launched its first canned beer