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NewsRiverford boss slams supermarket treatment of suppliers
Veg box founder Guy Singh-Watson described the low returns passed on to many suppliers as ‘morally reprehensible’
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NewsDolmio launches Intensify pasta sauces with ‘bold flavours’
‘Italian cuisine remains the nation’s favourite, but people want access to more flavours at home,’ said the brand
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NewsPip & Nut teams with Butternut Box for peanut butter dog treats
Billed as the perfect post-walkies treat, the treats contain ‘human-quality ingredients’ including peanuts, oats and chia seeds
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NewsSugro rebrands as it expands into new categories
The group has begun to focus on foodservice, catering, non-food and alcohol products alongside its traditional confectionery and impulse offering
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NewsTropicana enters ambient aisle with long-life juices
Cost-of-living pressure had changed consumer shopping habits, said Tropicana, with customers turning to bulk buying
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery price inflation continues to ease
Grocery price inflation has edged back down for the second consecutive month, according to the latest market share data from Kantar
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NewsMedia Bites 23 May: Food inflation, junk food, alcohol health warnings
The papers continue to focus on the ongoing issue of soaring food prices, while Ireland to label alcoholic drinks with cigarette-style health warnings.
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Comment and OpinionNow the Adjudicator has been rescued, it’s time to turn up the scrutiny on retailers
The agriculture sector has been asking for the code to include non-direct suppliers – in other words, farmers – for years
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Comment and OpinionMorrisons still has a lot of catching up to do, but its new ads and More makeover is a good start
Morrisons is now at least at the races in terms of loyalty, and its revamped More card has an interesting point of difference
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NewsOne Stop extends age verification tests to franchise stores
If retailers fail the test purchase they will be notified and visited by their business development manager to build a training plan
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NewsJempson’s opens first Together with Morrisons store
The Peasmarsh store offers shoppers almost 30,000 products, with Morrisons now supplying over 60% of the stock
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NewsRetailers and suppliers lining up 'huge' DRS compensation claims
Humza Yousaf has admitted he expects businesses to demand tens of millions in compensation if the UK’s first deposit return scheme is declared unviable
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NewsMorrisons reveals details of More loyalty card relaunch
Ad featuring the return of its ‘More Reasons To Shop At Morrisons’ strapline will air for the first time during Coronation Street on ITV tonight
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NewsCo-op pledges to improve chicken welfare
Retailer commits to reduce maximum stocking density but will not adopt Better Chicken Commitment
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Comment and OpinionWhy the food industry must play a part in encouraging shared mealtimes
It’s up to businesses, charities, third sector groups, government, policymakers and the wider civil society to play their part, says Dave Dusangh of Mars
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NewsVeganuary meat alternative sales lower than last year
Veganuary unit sales declined 16.8% for chilled meat alternatives and 13.5% for frozen meat alternatives compared to 2022
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NewsFrubes gets largest-ever marketing campaign for summer
The campaign is being backed with limited-edition packs, summer sampling, media and social support
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NewsHighland Spring names Simon Oldham managing director
Oldham has worked alongside Mark Steven as joint managing director of the business for the past two years
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Analysis and Features10 charts proving own label is leaving brands in the dust
Record inflation and squeezed incomes have taken a toll on branded food and drink, with Kantar reporting own-label goods now account for a record 63% of grocery volume
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NewsHunt’s Food Group to create renewable energy surplus
As part of the plans, the business is constructing a 14 megawatt solar array on its farmland, which will generate 185% of its current electricity demands