Latest Headlines – Page 29
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NewsCoca-Cola Europacific Partners hires internally to fill CFO role
Walker has held several roles in the Coca-Cola system, including as CFO of the Coca-Cola bottler in Canada
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NewsRefresco signs on for sustainable ‘mono-material barrier’ beverage carton trial
The cartons have been cited as an alternative to liquid packaging board cartons, widely used in drinks packaging
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NewsCity snapshot: wet weather dampens UK retail sales
Retail sales volumes plunged by 2.3% in April as wet weather and cost of living constraints hit activity across the sector
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NewsMedia Bites 24 May: Mondelez, Morrisons, Gusbourne
The papers pick up on a €337.5m fine for Mondelez after the Toblerone, Milka and Oreo was found to be involved in anti-competitive practices in the EU
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NewsAldi hits back at price match schemes in new TV ad campaign
Aldi also plans to showcase ‘swap and save’ suggestions, positioning products from Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s alongside its cheaper alternatives
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NewsDefra unveils ‘improved’ Sustainable Farming Incentive
The much-maligned replacement for EU subsidies will now pay farmers for 102 sustainability-led actions
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NewsPoundland first half performance ‘behind expectations’
The variety discounter’s like for like sales were down by 0.7% in the six months ended 31 March, according to a trading update from parent Pepco Group
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NewsAsda becomes first retailer to stock locally sourced Welsh milk
The Welsh milk will be available across its 38 local stores from 29 May
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Analysis and FeaturesLabrador retail crime and Asda rebrand: this week on grocery social media
Asda unveiled a fresh rebrand and bread-stealing Labradors became Facebook celebs. What you missed this week on social media in the world of grocery
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NewsSome Grub joins insect-based petfood trend with dog treat trio
The new range of functional treats for dogs include Fresh Breath, Calming and Gut Booster which are 42% mealworm
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Comment and OpinionDisaster planning not the best start to an election campaign
The food and drink industry has put thoughts of summer holidays on hold to go into full manifesto mode
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NewsPepsiCo to deliver Walkers crisps in trucks powered by cooking oil
It claims the move will help it save 13,000 tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2024
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NewsHeinz teams up with Richmond to launch co-branded Beanz with Sausages
Richmond was ‘the perfect partner to take these family mealtime staples to the next level’, said Heinz
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NewsHunter & Gather secures £500k to help maintain rapid growth
Hunter & Gather has secured a six-figure investment to support its expanding retail distribution and maintain rapid growth
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NewsMajestic Wine confirms departure of COO Rob Cooke
Cooke joined the retailer in 2019 as buying and merchandising director
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NewsBlockhead appoints liquidators weeks after running crowdfunding campaign
Functional chewing gum startup Blockhead has collapsed just weeks after attempting to raise £500k in a crowdfunding campaign
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NewsBakkavor scoops up Moorish houmous brand
Founded by Julie Waddell in 2012, Moorish generates annual revenues of about £2m and is stocked by the major supermarkets and independent retailers
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat our industry is demanding from a general election
Key bodies in the food, grocery and farming sectors set out their priorities for an incoming government on issues such as the supply chain, retail crime, labour shortages, inflation and health
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NewsCo-op sets new sustainability and social targets aligned to credit facilities
It aims to reduce carbon emissions across the supply chain, with two-thirds of suppliers enrolled in the Science Based Targets initiative by end of 2025
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NewsKellanova recalls Chocolate Corn Flakes due to choking hazard
Kellanova has received complaints from consumers who have found that the product contains hard lumps of cereal