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Comment and OpinionWhy sustainability-led brands should still put flavour first
For sustainable brands to win and gain market share, they must communicate and address the consumer’s primary need, not just their mission
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2023 winners announced
Judging panels included retailers and wholesalers such as Booths, Fortnum & Mason and Thyme & Tides
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NewsCity snapshot: Devro delists from stock exchange as £564m takeover completes
Scottish sausage skin maker Devro will delist from the stock exchange today after finalising its £564m takeover by German group Aria.
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NewsMedia Bites 14 April: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s/milk
Britain’s biggest grocer expects flat full-year profits as inflation continues to take a toll on its customers and suppliers
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Comment and OpinionTesco is the wrong target for profiteering accusations
CEO Ken Murphy says Tesco is getting the balance right between helping cash-strapped shoppers and supporting its staff and suppliers
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NewsAustralian Vintage launches alcohol-free wine brand Not Guilty
The 0% abv wines were made for younger shoppers who didn’t ‘need to hide behind their decision to not drink alcohol’, said Not Guilty
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NewsGraze unveils new look backed by £6m spend
Graze’s largest marketing campaign to date includes TV, social media and in-store activity
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NewsRoam claims world first with skin-toned condoms
Made with natural latex, the condoms are biodegradable and are wrapped in paper foils to reduce plastic waste
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NewsLioncroft launches Bankzy open banking tech at two depots
Open banking allows customers to pay for goods directly from their business account and avoid credit card interchange fees
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NewsAldi and Lidl join Tesco and Sainsbury’s in cutting milk prices
Four pints of milk now costs £1.55
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NewsThe Grocer shortlisted for three PPA Awards
The nominations were the culmination of a hugely successful year and a lot of hard work, said Lorraine Hendle, managing director of William Reed’s retail and manufacturing division
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NewsEgg sector urged to remain vigilant as bird flu restrictions end
The outbreak has resulted in more than 1.3 million egg-laying hens being culled
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NewsTesco is doing what it can to support shoppers, says CEO Murphy
The Tesco boss was speaking as the UK’s biggest grocer posted a 5.3% increase in group sales to £57.7bn for the year to 25 February
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NewsFood manufacturers holding £80k in overstock over supply chain fears
Brands have been warned to carefully watch their stock levels as supply chains were still vulnerable
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NewsVape flavour and display bans being considered by government
Industry input sought on how the appearance and characteristics of vapes, and their marketing and promotion, may attract children
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NewsMountain Dew prepping for UK launch of alcoholic Hard Mtn Dew
The ‘bold, citrus’ malt-based drink made its US debut last year with an abv of 5% and zero sugar
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NewsSacla’ forges partnership with Natasha allergy charity
The partnership is expected to raise £500k over three years to fund the charity’s work ‘to make allergy history’
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NewsTesco profits halved amid ‘incredibly tough year’ for consumers
Tesco’s full-year profits have more than halved as lower sales volumes, cost inflation and writedowns of its property and assets due to economic conditions. Plus Science in Sport decides against sale and trading updates from PZ Cussons and Imperial Brands
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NewsMedia Bites 13 April: Planet Organic, Tesco, British growers
Holland & Barrett is weighing a last-ditch rescue bid for Planet Organic, according to media reports this morning.
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NewsAldi invests in Irish sourcing with new MD role
Retailers have been turning to local suppliers in the Republic of Ireland following Brexit to avoid red tape