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NewsQuorn partners with robot chef to cook ‘perfect nuggets every time’
Quorn is the first Karakuri ‘product partner’ and more are expected to be announced in the near future
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NewsSuperdrug to open 25 ‘bigger and better’ stores this year
The retailer said the investment showed it backs bricks and mortar following strong trading results
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Comment and OpinionIf the CBI is to survive, it must be more than the entitled leader of industry
This is a hubristic moment which should provoke significant change in the CBI’s scale and character, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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NewsCockburns of Leith appoints Malcolm Ogilvie as wine ambassador
Ogilvie will expand the Edinburgh-based company’s wine tasting offering and carry out tasting events across Scotland
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NewsOcean Fish strengthens board with new operations director
Former Falfish operations director Billy Dickson has 25 years of experience in the domestic and international seafood sectors
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NewsIceland launches new convenience store format
The ‘entirely new’ Iceland Local store concept shares a single store site with a Costcutter
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NewsB&M drops home delivery after less than a year
The variety discounter began offering the service in June last year, covering a range of about 1,000 bulkier general merchandise products
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NewsRichmond enters meat-free snacking with vegan mini sausages
The Pilgrim’s Food Masters brand is launching Richmond Meat-Free Minis in Waitrose this week
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NewsCity snapshot: THG falls to £496m operating loss as margins slide
Online beauty and nutrition retailer and brand owner THG has reported a £496m annual operating loss as its margins were slashed by a reluctance to pass on inflationary price increases and investment in customer retention
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NewsMedia Bites 18 April: THG, inflation
The main headlines in this morning’s papers are reserved for THG following a speculative bid from a PE firm.
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NewsQuorn mycoprotein to be made available to other suppliers
The move will be led by a new division, Marlow Ingredients, and will be made available firstly in Europe and then internationally
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NewsPrime Hydration drink back in Aldi stores
The drink sold out almost as soon as it last hit shelves in Aldi, in December
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NewsBestway’s Well Pharmacy acquires pharmaceutical wholesaler Lexon UK
Both businesses are in prenotification discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority, which will review the acquisition
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NewsTHG shares jump on Apollo ‘preliminary’ takeover approach
THG shares have jumped more than 40% today after it confirmed it has been approached by private equity giant Apollo Global Management over a possible deal
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Comment and OpinionMarketing: the top considerations for driving ROI
It is critical for marketers to better understand the varying factors that impact ROI, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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NewsParfetts profits fall as post-pandemic margins return to normal
Parfetts said margins had returned to historic levels following a drop in promotional activity during the pandemic due to increased demand
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Comment and OpinionAsda’s driverless vehicles face a long road to profitable delivery
Asda’s trial will require two members of staff for each vehicle. And even if it goes further, who’s unpacking the groceries?
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Comment and OpinionEurope must speed up the route to market for novel food technologies
Food innovations are crucial to feeding a growing population in a healthy and sustainable manner, says Sue Garfitt, CEO of The Protein Brewery
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NewsMowi launches salmon quartet into ready-to-cook category
A range of four salmon products ready to go into the oven will be launched on 20 April into Sainsbury’s and Asda stores nationwide
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NewsGreencore seeking CFO as Emma Hynes steps down
Hynes will leave the food-to-go specialist in May following the group’s half-year results, remaining with Greencore for a transition period to help her successor.