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NewsOwn label supplier Hames Chocolates invests £250k to boost production
The cash injection would increase ‘overall efficiencies’ for the business and ‘open up new revenue streams’, it said
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NewsParfetts admits to lagging behind the curve on vape sales
Parfetts joint MD Guy Swindell said the business was losing out on sales to local vape specialists
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NewsPremier Foods hits back at claims wholesalers prioritise supermarkets
Premier Foods UK customer director Ellie Krupa said she was offering a right of reply to accusations of preferential treatment
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NewsMedia Bites 3 July: Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s
Tesco has drafted in City heavyweight Gerry Murphy as its next chair to replace John Allan
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco confirms appointment of Tate & Lyle chairman to replace John Allan
Tesco has appointed Gerry Murphy as its new chairman to replace scandal-hit John Allan. Plus, shares in Science in Sport have been suspended, and Eagle Eye to enhance Morrisons loyalty offering following contract win.
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Franchise & Fascia
Acknowledging the difficult financial constraints faced by consumers, franchise & fascia groups are focused on helping their retailers bring added value to shoppers, but also retain healthy margins.
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Analysis and FeaturesPhilippe von Stauffenberg’s fight to solve the plastic crisis with chemical recycling
Pioneer Philippe von Stauffenberg wants to put a stop to poverty-stricken children wandering the rubbish tips of central America
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Analysis and FeaturesIs paper packaging really more sustainable than plastic?
The massive amounts of wood required in paper’s production, plus issues around its recyclability, mean the choice to use it is complicated
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NewsBooker to offer licensed traders discounts via new On Trade Club
The new initiative will allow customers to purchase over 80 of the wholesaler’s most popular on-trade products at discounted prices
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NewsAldi set to stage first supplier conference since becoming UK’s fourth biggest supermarket
The discounter is set welcome more than 1,000 attendees on 4 July at the ICC Birmingham, where it will update on trading performance and growth plans
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance shares slump on slashed forecasts
The group slashed its full-year guidance due to performance being hit by a slowdown of pharmacy sales post-Covid
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Analysis and FeaturesAll you need to know about the new UK alcohol duty system
The government’s new alcohol duty system will tax alcohol based on abv, not a drink’s classification as per the current method
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NewsNI food-to-go-manufacturer Around Noon secures own label M&S supply deal
The deal will see Around Noon supply M&S stores on the island of Ireland with own-label products including sandwiches
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NewsVibrant Foods undertakes refinancing after heavy losses
World foods specialist Vibrant Foods has undertaken a multimillion-pound refinancing after ’operational challenges’ resulted in the group falling to significant losses.
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NewsAbdul Majid wins judicial review against DRS administrator Circularity Scotland
Majid had been challenging the legality of the retailer handling fees which Circulatory Scotland (CSL) was seeking to impose on retailers
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NewsBidfood CEO Andrew Selley hits back at Caterfood Buying Group critics
Bidfood is also looking to grow its depot network, with two further openings planned for Bedford and Worcester over the course of the next year
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Comment and OpinionWhat if price-matching schemes were anti-competitive?
The question now, with the CMA’s report out next week, is whether supermarkets will be prepared to lower margins
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Comment and OpinionDavid Essex soundtracks the story of Philadelphia’s pals
A left-field soundtrack – ‘Hold Me Close’ by David Essex – gives Philadelphia’s latest ad a distinctive feel
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Comment and OpinionWe must stop our ‘success or failure’ mindset on innovation
We must start measuring innovations by their vitality, says Ramon Melgarejo, MD at NIQ Bases
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NewsClimate Change Committee slams lack of net zero support for agriculture sector
The government lacked “a coherent, strategic approach to co-ordinated policy to meet the multiple needs for land” and a robust policy framework for emissions